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Old 07-30-2016 | 12:04 AM
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NA top hats suck, and I don't think they allow enough travel for VMAXX struts. If you keep them, I'd recommend you install NB top hats.
Old 07-30-2016 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AngelGdo
They were in fact Vmaxx coilovers. However, they seem like they have been through a lot of miles. According to Flying Miata V Maxx coilovers can't be rebuilt. I'm hoping I didn't shoot myself in the foot for going cheap.

Anybody know how duravle this brand of coilover is? Flying Miata mentions that they are more durable than Illumina coilovers, and they haven't had to utilize the 2 year warranty in any of the sets that have been sold.
considering the illuminas come with an unlimited mile warranty, I'm pretty sure they're not more durable than illuminas.

you most certainly shot yourself in the foot, but oh well lesson learned.
Old 07-30-2016 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by wackbards
NA top hats suck, and I don't think they allow enough travel for VMAXX struts. If you keep them, I'd recommend you install NB top hats.
I'll certainly look into that. Maybe I'll fabricate a set of top hats.
Old 07-30-2016 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by 18psi
considering the illuminas come with an unlimited mile warranty, I'm pretty sure they're not more durable than illuminas.

you most certainly shot yourself in the foot, but oh well lesson learned.
I was thinking I was getting a darn good deal :/
Old 07-30-2016 | 12:53 PM
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Scrounge around for some $20 NB hats, swap them on, and then sell the whole setup on CR.net for $450.
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