Flyin' Miata sway bars (NB chassis)

02 NB2. I definitely was not expecting the ride quality and the cornering to be so much different than stock just by putting a set of sway bars on . I read the reviews and yes, even I was skeptical. This upgrade is definitely must have for any enthusiast . The install was a breeze 25 minutes start to finish .. I watched the install video and that made it a breeze . I would definitely recommend these bars 10 fold !

My left end link was busted off so I’ve been driving with no rear sway bar for a while now and after I put these on my car is entirely different. I can take roundabouts twice as fast as before and the car barely leans.
However, if you have a NB Miata there needs to be a warning on taking the end links off. Unlike the NA Miata there is no other part to the bolt it’s just a stud coming off the bushing. Then there is an Allen key hole on the end. This makes it impossible to use a socket and have to use a wrench and Allen key. Now I don’t have the best tools for the job but it was impossible to take it off with the amount of rust on my car. I live in Indiana by the way. This required a drill and some patience to remove. But at the end they went in relatively easy. Also if you are buying these bars PLEASE buy endlinks too. It makes the job much easier.

'03 NB, 51K - Quality product and fitment. Easy install. Kyle's NA installation video was a helpful reference. I chose the neutral position settings. I tested the install out on AZ 89A from PV to Jerome (23 mi). There was a noticeable improvement in handling. The car remained flat in all of curves at various speeds, but the improvement was especially noticeable during hard braking on the downhill turns were my non-turbo NB had more speed and momentum. No undesirable changes in driving around town handling and comfort.

My NB2 (2001) is stock height currently and I'd been interested in trying sway bars to limit body roll. I also ordered and installed the FM end links and the Racing Beat front sway bar blocks at the same time.

Removing the stock end links was a nightmare (rusted nuts) but the actual installation of these sway bars otherwise was very straightforward and easy if it weren't for the stuck stock end links. To put it into perspective, I picked up an angle grinder in case I needed it for the stock end links - I did.

Driving impressions? Driving straight even on somewhat rough roads the car feels pretty close to stock, only very *slightly* stiffer. I love this as I'll retain my stock feel for highway cruising.

However in turns there is virtually no body roll now, and a lot more confidence. It also seems to dip less under hard braking.

My endeavor started off with optimism, hope, and dreams of the utmost of handling characteristics. I was a young and foolish man for having such optimism. I believed the classic old tale “it will only take 2 hours at max”. Oh, how naive was I.

The east coast, the home of the great cities, Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Miami. The ocean side is beautiful and the luscious green trees sway in the breeze with all their glory. Yet, they hold a tale, rather a horror to the car community.

After my long waged war with end links. I had grow tired, weary, the desperation had settled. I started at 11 AM, “how is it 6PM already?”, I asked myself. However, I did not falter in my journey. I preserved and came out a wiser more knowledgeable man. I had come to the utmost conclusion “rust sucks”. I lay there for hours on my legs against the unforgiving asphalt, grinding and fighting my way through.

After all, what is to be said of an individual who didn’t not fight? I had finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Finally, I was done. 10 hours had gone by. I had came out stronger and wiser of my limitations.

In the end. Was the struggle and fight worth it? Yes. Yes indeed. Not only did I come out stronger, but my stock suspension NB came out wiser. It no longer had the wretched body roll I had became so accustomed to. It took off ramps at high speeds as if it were simply gliding. What a difference did it make. I have taught my war for the greatest fruit, handling.