Miata Mailing List: August 1996, Message #103
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   From: Ron Van Vliet 
Subject: Ride height puzzle replies - summary
   Date: Thu, 1 Aug 1996 21:52:49 -0400

Well, I got several replies on this one. The data leads me to conclude 
that:

1) There is indeed considerable variance in rear ride height in all years 
of Miatas, unrelated to either shocks or springs. (Those with level cars 
-- I hate you). ;^)

2) To "fix" the uneven ride height mentioned above, either purchase a set 
of Koni's (high perch in front -- low perch in back), or cut a coil from 
the rear springs (with accompanying increase in spring rate). Or -- learn 
to live with the slightly rakish look.

3) No one seems to know _why_ there is such a variance in Miatas from the 
factory. Since no one was able to tell me why , I won't be sending any 
cyber-beers (glad I didn't have to try to figure that one out). Thanks to 
all who replied :-).

-- 
Regards,

Ron Van Vliet

"There are 3 kinds of people: those who can count & those who can't"