notfussy32 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Hi I've just this second joined the forum and I was hoping someone could help me with the following I've just recently bought a Mazda mx5, mk 3.5 2 litre RC on a 2009 plate. I'm hoping to improve the boat like handling somewhat by fitting the eibach 30 mm lowering springs.Ideally I would like to come to WIM to get the work done but as I live in mid Cornwall, it's a bit of a trek for me. Is is simply a case of just changing the standard springs for the eibach springs and then letting them settle for a couple of weeks and then getting the geo checked and adjusted? I take it no other parts are required and that the standard shocks will be fine? My local Mazda main dealer has quoted me over £600 to get this done! Ha ha! Not likely mate. So I'm probably just going to take it to my local garage who say can do all the work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeB12 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Hi and welcome to WIM!The handling issues and the vague feeling is typical of an MX5 that's got the wrong suspension on it. It's something we're correcting on a daily basis! The Eibach springs work fine with the standard dampers, though there are now two different types of Eibach, dependent on whether your car is a permanent hard top, or soft top.Mazda dealers tend to fit these springs governed on what year the car is, instead of what top it's got on it, which can lead to problems once the suspension has settled to it's final height. Also, the fitting procedure is very important with these, twisted suspension bushes caused by the upper wishbones being re-installed and tightened whilst in 'droop' can significantly change the body height. Finally, you'll have to make sure the garage who take care of the install have a good enough knowledge of MX5's and steering alignment, because it's not just as simple as setting them up to Mazdas own specifications once the lower coils have been installed!Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Welcome to wim.... I think Joe has covered all the bases, but i must add the Mazda quote is way over the mark!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfussy32 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks very much chaps. Do you have any idea of exactly what springs I would need for my hard top roadster coupe? Wouldn't want to get the wrong ones. If it's too problematic for my garage then I might have to pay wim a visit.unless there is anywhere more local to myself Thanks once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Eibach list two types -2009 and +2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfussy32 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Your welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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