Are Ohlins coilovers good?
The Ohlins coilovers performed amazing through the high and low speed technical sections of Buttonwillow and handled the abuse of the berms with no problem. S-sections and elevation changes were no issue with these coilovers rebounding quickly.
Are coilovers worth it Miata?
Yes absolutely. Don’t get something crap like ricelands and kybs. Do Ground control over bilsteins or something like that, or get a package from a well-known vendor like flyin miata. Just do it once and properly the first time.
What coilovers fit Miata?
Miata coilover selection
- Tein Flex Z NA Miata Coilovers.
- BC Racing BR NA Miata Coilovers.
- K Sport Slide Kontrol NA Miata Coilovers.
- KW V1 NA Miata Coilovers.
- Zeal Function-A X-Coil NA Miata Coilovers.
- Fortune Auto 500 NA & NB Miata Coilovers.
- BC Racing BR NA & NB Miata Coilovers.
- Tein Flex Z NB Miata Coilovers.
How long do Ohlins last?
Ohlins suggests in the manual a service and damper oil change after 30k km street use or after 20 hours of track use. Stormhammer, I would not be surprised if well built, high performance coilovers driven on the street for 69K miles needed rebuilding.
Are Racelands good?
A lot of people that have concerns, they get answered pretty quickly. From what we can tell, Raceland is a great company that has found a way to sell their products at a very affordable price and there’s nothing wrong with that.
How often do coilovers need to be rebuilt?
Rebuild every 15,000 – 30,000 miles.
What kind of shocks do Ohlins Miata use?
This package comprises aluminum bodied, mono tube design shocks, with 30 clicks of adjustment. The beauty of the Ohlins is not only will your MX5 Miata handle better, be easier to drive at the limit, but it will also ride better.
Which is the best coilover for Miata MX5?
Ksport Slide Kontrol coilovers are popular among Miata drifters. A limited release from the venerable Swedish kit manufacturer has been on the market for the MX5 since 2016. They put their dual flow valve tech on this model to make it as easy as possible to change from street to track mode.
Are there any mods for the Miata MX5?
Nearly three decades as a bestseller means that there are a lot of MX5s out there trying to fulfill this sales pitch. Some Miata owners were happy enough with the stock setup and left it as is. But for the rest of us, modding our Miata can border on obsession and coilovers are a popular mod option.
How big are the Pistons on a DFV Miata?
During hot lapping the sessions the needle opening expands to restrict the more viscous oil, creating a more consistent low speed damping across operating temperatures. Additionally, the DFVs have 46mm pistons compared to 30-44mm pistons found in other systems.