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Old 06-13-2007, 01:45 PM
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Default What suspension would you recommend for comfort at 1"?

Currently I have the Hotchkis springs with stock shocks and I feel the drop was not enough for me. I'm looking for at least a 1" drop all the way around and I'm looking for something that doesn't ride too harsh.

I will not be tracking the car and I have about 15K miles on my current setup. Should I just go with different springs and possibly new shocks or should I go with a coilover setup?
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Stance's from Touge Factory. The shop is based in Chicago and my friend's miata was a test car for their first set of coilovers. They are great. I've only heard good things. (coilovers)
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Originally Posted by Flee0588
Stance's from Touge Factory. The shop is based in Chicago and my friend's miata was a test car for their first set of coilovers. They are great. I've only heard good things. (coilovers)
I've read some issues with them as far as clunking goes. Is that still the case?
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Here is what my current set up looks like. The rear has a little more than a 2 finger gap right now.



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nismo or swift
Old 06-13-2007, 04:19 PM
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What is your budget? What are you using the car for?
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What is your budget? What are you using the car for?
Daily Driver. I really don't want to spend more than $2000
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KW V2 or Bilstein PSS9, hands down, no exceptions

both will be well under budget, will offer 0 increase in NVH, and will make the car feel as it should.
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^What's NVH?
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noise/vibration/harshness
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Nismo rides smooth, but firmer than stock. The drop is roughly around 1" once settled as well.
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