..Will These Springs work?!?! *update, project completed* +results

Sean Jay! · 03-14-2007, 07:53 PM

I have a set of springs designed for a 94-97 miata and mine is a 90-93. Does anybody know any reason they shouldnt work.

They say they drop the 94-97 car 1.25 inches in the REAR

I have the front springs from the same brand and type for the correct year (90-93),

so my concern really is the rear... Does anybody know of any effect this will have on my ride height, or if it will likely be the same, less or more than the advertised 1.25" drop?!

*the reason being is that the springs are not available anymore, all that is left is a set of 1.6 front springs and 1.8 rears. the differene in the spring rates is only 2lbs (1.6 rear vs 1.8 rear.

I'd let to get some responses before i try this experiment!

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*okay- the rear sits way too high, next mod = fat cat upper shock mounts, otherwise ride and handling= +++, but style = LoL

slutz4 · 03-14-2007, 07:55 PM

I dont see why they wouldnt work

Stealth97 · 03-14-2007, 07:57 PM

It might not lower your car much. the '97 was a 4x4.

TrophyFodder · 03-14-2007, 08:04 PM

And the 94-97 were heavier than the earlier cars adding to the 4x4 look.

[epic] · 03-14-2007, 08:05 PM

they should work. I don't see why they wouldn't. the suspension's all the same. IIRC, the Rpackage bilsteins/springs fit, so I don't see why these springs wouldn't. some NB suspension bits work, too.

like what stealth said, though, there probably won't be a big drop.

90_mx · 03-14-2007, 09:23 PM

if it drops 1.25" you should get NB or FCM top mounts + 46mm bumpstops while your at it, your gonna need the extra suspension travel.

Sean Jay! · 03-14-2007, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 90_mx @ Wed Mar 14, 2007 6:23 pm

if it drops 1.25" you should get NB or FCM top mounts + 46mm bumpstops while your at it, your gonna need the extra suspension travel.

How much? And readily available??

anti-FWD · 03-14-2007, 10:18 PM

check his site. fatcatmotorsports.com

I installed his 46mm bumpstops w/ fm springs and it helped a lot in suspension travel. My car is a lot comfortable to drive than stock.

grant(urismo) · 03-22-2007, 03:38 PM

You should check out this spreadsheet from FCM.
http://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/FCM_MSDS_v7_4.xls

arcana · 03-22-2007, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealth97 @ Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:57 pm

It might not lower your car much. the '97 was a 4x4.

You took the words out of my mouth. I hate looking at mine with such a high ride height - but it's better to hold out for suspension rather than cutting springs.

raen419 · 03-28-2007, 10:04 PM

My 91 with stock springs and AGXs sits at around 13.25 all around. I have FCM bumpstops too, can't remember which ones for the life of me though. 52mm maybe? Or was it 56mm.....idk..

03-14-2007, 07:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sean Jay! Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 1,702	*..Will These Springs work?!?! update, project completed* +results** I have a set of springs designed for a 94-97 miata and mine is a 90-93. Does anybody know any reason they shouldnt work. They say they drop the 94-97 car 1.25 inches in the REAR I have the front springs from the same brand and type for the correct year (90-93), so my concern really is the rear... Does anybody know of any effect this will have on my ride height, or if it will likely be the same, less or more than the advertised 1.25" drop?! the reason being is that the springs are not available anymore, all that is left is a set of 1.6 front springs and 1.8 rears. the differene in the spring rates is only 2lbs (1.6 rear vs 1.8 rear. I'd let to get some responses before i try this experiment! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- okay- the rear sits way too high, next mod = fat cat upper shock mounts, otherwise ride and handling= +++, but style = LoL

03-14-2007, 07:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
slutz4 Esteemed Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lawrenceburg Indiana Posts: 3,772	Re: before i start this experiment...Will These Springs work?!?!!? I dont see why they wouldnt work

03-14-2007, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stealth97 bad mother f...... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Takin a Cr.net break. '08 members.. Posts: 3,173	It might not lower your car much. the '97 was a 4x4.
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TrophyFodder Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 592	And the 94-97 were heavier than the earlier cars adding to the 4x4 look.
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03-14-2007, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
[epic] Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SDCA Posts: 718	Re: before i start this experiment...Will These Springs work?!?!!? they should work. I don't see why they wouldn't. the suspension's all the same. IIRC, the Rpackage bilsteins/springs fit, so I don't see why these springs wouldn't. some NB suspension bits work, too. like what stealth said, though, there probably won't be a big drop.

03-14-2007, 09:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
90_mx Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Socal Posts: 1,695	if it drops 1.25" you should get NB or FCM top mounts + 46mm bumpstops while your at it, your gonna need the extra suspension travel.

03-14-2007, 10:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
anti-FWD Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: compton Posts: 582	Re: before i start this experiment...Will These Springs work?!?!!? check his site. fatcatmotorsports.com I installed his 46mm bumpstops w/ fm springs and it helped a lot in suspension travel. My car is a lot comfortable to drive than stock.

03-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
grant(urismo) CR.net Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 211	Re: before i start this experiment...Will These Springs work?!?!!? You should check out this spreadsheet from FCM. http://www.fatcatmotorsports.com/FCM_MSDS_v7_4.xls

03-28-2007, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
raen419 Supporting Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pinson, AL Posts: 1,653	My 91 with stock springs and AGXs sits at around 13.25 all around. I have FCM bumpstops too, can't remember which ones for the life of me though. 52mm maybe? Or was it 56mm.....idk..
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