Flyin' Miata Koni Stage 2 suspension package (NB chassis)
Flyin' Miata Koni Stage 2 suspension package (NB chassis)
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Description
"...their stuff just works. I can't tell you how rare that is with aftermarket parts—too many companies just throw a bunch of spring and damper at a car and call it a day. (Coincidentally, most tuned cars blow goats.) FM's bits give gobs of travel and nice, progressive behavior at the limit." - Road & Track magazine
Our FM springs, FM sway bars and Koni Sport adjustable shocks work beautifully. It's what we use as our baseline for ride and handling - a suspension that can be driven on the interstate, on a daily commute and ripping around Laguna Seca. The sway bars let the car corner flatter and let you easily adjust the handling balance of the car, while the springs and shocks work together to keep the body under control. Every Miata will be happier with a Stage 2 suspension.
How much will this kit lower your car? We can't tell you, because Mazda changed the ride height of Miatas over the years. However, if you measure from the center of the wheel to the fender lip, you can compare your car to the final result. It's not a huge drop but once you drive the car you'll appreciate how well it works.
Specifications for the 1990-05 cars
Front springs: 318 lb/in
Rear springs: 233 lb/in
Front ride height: 12.5"
Rear ride height: 13"
The bushings at the top of your shocks are getting old. A new set of Mazda original equipment bushings can give you the best isolation from noise and vibration. Our adjustable end links give a few more options for setting up the car and can replace a set of stock end links that have damaged ball joints.
Includes FM sway bars, FM springs, bumpstops and Koni Sport shocks.
Instructions
Shipping
What does it fit?
Fits: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2004 MSM, 2005, 2005 MSM
Emissions
Emissions do not apply.
Warranty
lifetime
SKU
Posted up about the install earlier and now it is time for the driving review.
Short story.. NB should have come with this stock..fantastic improvement...in my case the 2002 Se has only 23000 miles on it but as FM notes the bumpstops were all gone and the shock and suspension just felt loose and floppy not to mention the clunks and bumps from holes and bumps in the road.
FM 2.0 transformed that into a taut, yet still supple ride soaking up bumps easily. Corners way flatter too. I have the front bar set at the soft setting and the rear bar on the middle setting, with the Konis set at 1 click from full soft. Once everything gets broken iin, it will be time to test variuos settings and maybe do some "charity" laps with the PCA at Atlanta Motorsports Park in the North Ga mountains.
If you are on the fence about the FM 2.0 , just do it..you will love it !!!! :-)
Replaced my suspension that was worn out when I got the car and finally at 138k miles bought stage 2 for 2002 NB SE. This has been a great improvement and run it at full soft.
I installed this kit on my 99 NB, and I was amazed at the improvement. Rode like OEM (firm but never harsh), but cornered 100% better. Quality, fitment, lack of rattles, etc. was just amazing for this price point.
I know lots of folks will prefer the V-MAXX kit for similar money, to get the height adjustment. That's a personal preference, of course. For me, the preset ride height of the Konis was perfect - lower than stock but not stanced and cambered. Never rubbed once in any driving condition (running 15x8s with 205 tires). It looked purposeful - more go than show. I loved it.
I initially thought I ruined the car after installing this. The stiffness would've been appreciated on a track but here in the great northeast, where each municipality competes with the other for greatest manhole to road surface difference, it was not.
The back end took a while to settle all the way down. The front end was noticeably lower as soon as I put the car down. After living with this setup for a month, with the shocks dialed in as the paperwork suggested, I can't wipe the stupid grin off my face. I have since adjusted the shocks 1/4 turn tighter than the recommended base setting for daily driving.
Did it make my car faster? While the answer should be obvious, I can no longer shift out of 4th on any road with a speed limit 50 mph or lower as the car easily travels 70 mph with the same "feel" as it did originally at 50 mph.
My car is a 2001 with sport suspension and 6spd transmission with 16" wheels. Daily driven and has yet to see a track, though I'm hoping that will change if I can swing some vacation time for summer camp.
I went back and forth to either change out the rear shocks, one was leaking or spend the money and buy this kit for 55,000 99. Well I spent the money and couldn't be more pleased, the ride is great (I did have a dead rear shock) and could tell right away on the twisty road to work a big difference with the handling. And the car looks great with the 3/4 of an inch lower ride height.