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Hello,

After much time searching finally purchased a black MX-5 NB. Overall I am extremely happy with the vehicle however would like so suggestions of the suspension.

Although the car handles well, I find the ride a little to floating and wobberly at times. What struts bars would you suggest to stiffen up the chasis. I am looking a purchasing a style bar and modifying it to have four points more like a roll bar.

I do not necessarily wish to have to go to coilovers. Would stock shocks and some decents lower springs stiften up the ride a little. Any suggestions are welcome. It is a road car only but drivability is why I purchased an MX5 and the good looks.

I also find the rear end drifting out a bit around corners, I know the tyres a old but?

The car more than likely needs a good wheel alignment but with on a few months left on the tyres it can weight until then.

It has some nice 16\" wheels on it, aftermarket. Can anyone suggest a good repairer in Melbourne for gutter rash?

Cheers

Benjamin

Hi Ben,

Check this out..:

http://www.mx5mania.com.au/product1228.htm

i've heard a few first hand accounts of that butterfly brace, and hear it signficantly increases chassis rigidity and handling.

I think I will start with
1) A set of new tyres
2) New KYB shocks and Eibach lowering springs
3) A good wheel alignment
4) A top front brace
5) A style bar modified.

Cheers

Benjamin

satanoperca wrote:I think I will start with
1) A set of new tyres
2) New KYB shocks and Eibach lowering springs
3) A good wheel alignment
4) A top front brace
5) A style bar modified.

Cheers

Benjamin

Sounds good.

Done all of the above (except for a BD roll bar) and my car goes great

Then you want an LSD

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1)Then you want an LSD [/quote]

I have 4.1 torsen all set up and ready to goin!!

$1000 ono in Geelong.

Peter

Depending on Kms your suspension may be worn out so better to replace the whole lot I'd say.

This is a Sydney car bought to Melbourne. I live in the City and the roads around can be quite f??? so yes possible whole new suspension