new shocks will usually ride better than old worn out ones, even if they are
valved stiffer.
i have koni monotube shocks now, and the ride is much improved over the old
super soft street rod style shocks i had before.
james
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scot Zediker" <roadsterboy@earthlink.net>
To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 12:31 PM
Subject: Re: Miatas & Konis?
> 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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