Miata Mailing List: August 1993, Message #35
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   From: Herb Samuels 
Subject: Adjustable Shocks
   Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1993 18:58:29 -0400


Somebody recently mentioned that adjustable shocks (Koni) allowed for
a ride better than the stock shocks but could easily adjusted for
more responsive handling. From what I can find, there are three brands
of adjustable shocks (Koni, Tokico Illumina, and GAB).  I think that
there was a discussion about adjustable shocks over a year ago on the
Miata list but I don't remember the thread of the discussion.  I guess
one critical point is the ease of adjustment.  From what I remember,
the Koni and Tokico shocks are adjusted by a nut at the top of the
shock towers.  Although it is easy to do in the front, adjusting the
rears might require some removal of trunk contents or panels.  I think
that the GABs have an adjustment on the side of the shock which may be
easier to adjust.

Does anyone have any experience with these shocks?  How easy are they
to adjust, how reliable are they, and does the range of adjustment
vary from softer than stock to firm for precise handling.

Thanks,  Herb Samuels