I can't say for the NB platform, but on my '91 the ride quality actually
improved with the Koni Sports (at least it did vs. the KYB GR-2's it had
when I bought it). If your car currently has Bilsteins, I'd expect a less
harsh ride when you switch to the Konis.
Scot
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Esra" <pesra@yahoo.com>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 10:09 AM
Subject: Miatas & Konis?
> Hi people, I'm entertaining the idea of putting Konis on my stock '99
> Miata--I miss the well-planted feel of the old MR2. I'll autocross it
> occasionally, but will mostly be putting commute miles on it.
>
> Can anyone tell me how much harsher the ride is vs. OEM shocks?
> Handling is important, but so is comfort.
>
> Also, how long might they last--I live in SF and drive on bad surface
> streets pretty regularly. It's not worth it to me if they'll be worn
> out or blown in a year.
>
> Thanks for any input,
>
> phil
>
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