Fortune Auto Coilovers
#21
It like it. It really grips the suspensioning road and moistens my movements. The car handles like it's on rails, really grounded to the ground.
It was cheap too. Only about $1600.
The Xidas i'm not sure. Might want to check 949Racing (I mean SuperMiata, don't ground me, Dad!) and see what Emilio is selling them for.
It was cheap too. Only about $1600.
The Xidas i'm not sure. Might want to check 949Racing (I mean SuperMiata, don't ground me, Dad!) and see what Emilio is selling them for.
#23
It like it. It really grips the suspensioning road and moistens my movements. The car handles like it's on rails, really grounded to the ground.
It was cheap too. Only about $1600.
The Xidas i'm not sure. Might want to check 949Racing (I mean SuperMiata, don't ground me, Dad!) and see what Emilio is selling them for.
It was cheap too. Only about $1600.
The Xidas i'm not sure. Might want to check 949Racing (I mean SuperMiata, don't ground me, Dad!) and see what Emilio is selling them for.
#24
Performance wise i cannot tell a difference. Part of that is because they're on two different cars, and part of that is because it would probably take a pro driver to tell the difference anyways, and we're talking about splitting hairs.
#25
I have no preference between the two. The Xidas are easier and weigh 9-10lbs less total. The Bilsteins have a little more travel and i had to to put them together.
Performance wise i cannot tell a difference. Part of that is because they're on two different cars, and part of that is because it would probably take a pro driver to tell the difference anyways, and we're talking about splitting hairs.
Performance wise i cannot tell a difference. Part of that is because they're on two different cars, and part of that is because it would probably take a pro driver to tell the difference anyways, and we're talking about splitting hairs.
#26
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This is $10k worth of miata coilovers just laying on my garage floor. I think you should go with some MeisterR's, if you want to know why I say that. Just think about what brand suspension you don't see on the ground. And where it might be.
#32
Fortune Auto makes pretty good stuff for being the generic china garbage most forum folks have dubbed them.
It'll be cheaper for you take them off, send them to Fortune Auto and have them resprung and revalved to what you actually want.
Send them an email explaining your situation and theyll help you through the whole process, including figuring out what spring rates will meet your current needs. I've dealt with them a few times and have had their products on multiple cars. Really great company to work with.
It'll be cheaper for you take them off, send them to Fortune Auto and have them resprung and revalved to what you actually want.
Send them an email explaining your situation and theyll help you through the whole process, including figuring out what spring rates will meet your current needs. I've dealt with them a few times and have had their products on multiple cars. Really great company to work with.
#33
Xidas and Ohlins are twice the price or more. I've never ridden in a miata with either setup but my car with Fortune Auto suspension feels great during DD trips, especially considering some of the things it sees on the way to work or around the city in a North/Midwestern location. Thats being set up with something like 680/400 springs. On track, I have no complaints at all. Other than I wish I had maybe gone a little stiffer all around.
I may not have ridden in any miatas with the fancy coilovers but I've ridden in loads of cars with **** coilovers. Megan, Buddy club, raceland etc. This is significantly better than those and on a more aggressive setup for the vehicle as well.
I bought the FA's knowing I was getting into what I feel is the best of the middle ground coilover territory. If this guy sends his in for a refresh/revalve I feel like he'll be coming out of it a lot better than he might, for the money spent anyhow.
I may not have ridden in any miatas with the fancy coilovers but I've ridden in loads of cars with **** coilovers. Megan, Buddy club, raceland etc. This is significantly better than those and on a more aggressive setup for the vehicle as well.
I bought the FA's knowing I was getting into what I feel is the best of the middle ground coilover territory. If this guy sends his in for a refresh/revalve I feel like he'll be coming out of it a lot better than he might, for the money spent anyhow.
#35
With NB mounts the Xidas retail at ~$2000.
Just about any retailer of FA is willing to let a set go for ~$1000.
So.... in any case nearly double. Unless you know of somewhere thats willing to give special pricing on Xidas. I certainly dont. I doubt OP does either.
And regardless, my point stands.
More importantly, this thread is in reference to helping with the OP's question. Not a dick measuring contest as to how much different people want to spend on their suspension. OP likely doesnt need/want to spend that much, has a decent platform of suspension and can solve his problem getting them revalved and refreshed.
IMO that's his best option and it's intended to be communicated as my opinion.
Just about any retailer of FA is willing to let a set go for ~$1000.
So.... in any case nearly double. Unless you know of somewhere thats willing to give special pricing on Xidas. I certainly dont. I doubt OP does either.
And regardless, my point stands.
More importantly, this thread is in reference to helping with the OP's question. Not a dick measuring contest as to how much different people want to spend on their suspension. OP likely doesnt need/want to spend that much, has a decent platform of suspension and can solve his problem getting them revalved and refreshed.
IMO that's his best option and it's intended to be communicated as my opinion.
#36
https://supermiata.com/Xida-GS-Coilover-Miata-MX5.aspx
$1759.00 with new NB mounts. Around $2000? No. $241 less than $2000.00
$1759.00 with new NB mounts. Around $2000? No. $241 less than $2000.00
#37
I was looking at these when I made my comment.
https://supermiata.com/xida-coilover-miata.aspx
But if thats all you could take away from my post for the sake of argument...
https://supermiata.com/xida-coilover-miata.aspx
But if thats all you could take away from my post for the sake of argument...