Shocks

mseal · Post by **mseal** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:33 pm

I'm going to have to replace the rear shocks on the Miata temporarily while I send the old ones to Koni for a rebuild. I am not sure about trying some other shock or to buy a 'backup" set of Konis. Any suggestions? Something a little less expensive wouldn't hurt my feelings.

Mick Seal
CS #75

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:51 pm

Do you still have the stock rear shocks?

mseal · Post by **mseal** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:21 am

Gone several years ago. I thought about OEM replacements for a short time, but I don't want to lose an edge.

Mick Seal
CS #75

mrtwo · Post by **mrtwo** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:44 am

if you want better than an OEM, you can try the KYB AGX adjustable shock. Saw them for $160 + $20 shipping for the pair on E-Bay

Tim

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:27 am

I would check Miata.net or Ebay for a used set of Koni's and then send those off to get rebuilt.

Chiketkd · Post by **Chiketkd** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:39 am

Scott wrote:I would check Miata.net or Ebay for a used set of Koni's and then send those off to get rebuilt.

+1 on finding a pair of used konis.

hemitud · Post by **hemitud** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 1:02 pm

http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-71343-Sens ... 072&sr=8-1
Amazon.com has the monroe sensatrac (part no. 71343) for $67.25 with free shipping.

I know they may not be the best, but they may get by.

Also,
Advance Auto has KYB's GR-2 (part no.: 341254) for $82.
KYB-AGX (part no.: 741036) for $99.
The sensa track at advance is $95.

I just got a set of shocks from Amazon and they arrived in 3 days.

I will buy one if you buy the other...lol

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:31 am

will rear NA Miata Koni's fit an NB Miata? If so, I might have something for you....

mseal · Post by **mseal** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:56 am

New Koni replacements on the way. Thanks for everyone's input/help!

Mick Seal
CS #75

Rocking-M · Post by **Rocking-M** » Sat Apr 05, 2008 8:28 am

Actually, and I shouldn't tell you this

,

The stock rear set up would probably make the back end stick better.
You want the back end as to have less rate so it will keep it's bite,
the front Koni's with the bigger sway will help transfer weight to the rear and
the softer rear with softer shocks will keep the inside tire planted better.

I run konis on the front and a set of jag adjustable but softer than konis on the rear. Harder shocks on the rear do in effect up the spring rate after all..

BRR-SCCA

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