Miata Mailing List: May 1999, Message #50

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Mimaz@aol.com wrote:

> Hi gang
>
> My 91 Silver just rolled out of the garage for the first time since November,
>  and its time to get busy.  I'll turn over 40k on the way home today, and the
> stock shocks have seen better days.  Currently running 15" Borbet wheels, BFG
> Comp T/A 195/50ZR15 tires, stock springs and shocks, and a rear track bar I
> got years ago (I don't remember which brand).
>
> >From doing a little reading on miata.net and watching the list, it seems Koni
> or Tokika is the way to go, and I would like to get something adjustable.  It
> also wouldn't hurt my feelings if the car sits a bit lower.  I'd like to keep
> it simple for now, just replacing shocks, not springs and such.  Currently
> the car shakes and vibrates like mad, but wheels are balanced properly,
> alignment is good, I'm hoping the shocks are the answer.
>
> Any words of wisdom concerning product selection, recent experiences, where
> to buy, etc?
>
> Thanks
> Mike

If you want to lower the car and keep the stock springs your only choice is the
Koni shocks.  Also given my recent experience with Tokico Illumina's I would never
recommend them anyway.  Get the Koni's but be prepared to wait since I think most
vendors are out of stock on them.


--
Larry

White Knight   1991 Crystal White   #99 CSP
Silver Bullet     1992 Silverstone (waiting for StageIV turbo)
Honey B          1992 Sunburst Yellow