Coilovers with camber plate

Driv3r · Postby **Driv3r** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:46 pm

Hi everyone. I’ve been away for some years and absent from MX5 world. NB say in garage for long time and now everything makes noise. I’ve registered the car but thinking of coilovers upgrade with some camber adjustment. Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good reliable set for under 2k. It’s mainly comfort and static look and will not be racing. Cheers

ManiacLachy · Postby **ManiacLachy** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 6:37 pm

No coilovers for MX-5s have camber plates, someone who knows more about suspension geometry and setups could explain why.

For added camber you need either adjustable upper arms, or extended lower ball joints. I went with the ball joints myself.
https://mx5mania.com.au/products/nb-1989-2125

As for coilovers, a lot of people are liking Shockworks, from somewhere down south, Victoria or SA, I think. Or MCA in Queensland, they have a variety of options. I'm not sure what either brand costs. Personally, coilovers is one place I think it pays to spend your money.
https://www.shockworks.com.au/
https://mcasuspension.com/

Driv3r · Postby **Driv3r** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:19 pm

Thank you, much appreciated

greenMachine · Postby **greenMachine** » Sun Jul 30, 2023 8:23 pm

ManiacLachy wrote:No coilovers for MX-5s have camber plates, someone who knows more about suspension geometry and setups could explain why.

For added camber you need either adjustable upper arms, or extended lower ball joints. I went with the ball joints myself.
https://mx5mania.com.au/products/nb-1989-2125

Simples: MX5s don't have strut suspensions.

Yeah, two basic methods, offset inner bushes either in upper or lower positions, or extended lower BJs at the lower front outer. The other option is aftermarket arms with adjusters. Mania do a set for the rear, which I run. Front are available too, don't know if Mania stock them though.

Noise? What sort of noise is pushing you to coilovers? How many Kms on the car? Stock suspension?

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