I've read some on coilovers and not so much on just springs and shocks. i have a 2006 with about 106,500 miles on the original shocks. I'm thinking its about high time. So, I have the MeisterR CRD on my 2014 Miata Club. Nice, flat handling, solid no surprises and I just don't mess with the adjustment. It doesn't track, just road use, blasts down the Dragon, Back of the Dragon, etc.

That said, I've read the Ohlin DFV are very much loved. Just very expensive for an S2000 that doesn't see track time, mostly road use. Same as the Miata. I could get the MeisterR as my experience has been great, but I'm not sure I want to get into all the adjustments (which honestly I don't really understand. I followed directions on the Miata.net forum to locate my Miata coilovers and left it at that)

If I went with regular springs, say Eibach, and shocks...Bilstein or Koni, am I selling myself and the car short? Seems a great deal easier not only in regard to the adjustment but also on the actual cash outlay.

As I said, there's a lot of talk out there, but it usually focuses on the coilovers and who loves what with the MeisterR's not getting much love. I've liked them and have had a good experience. But, can I get a good experience with the regular shock and lowering springs?

 

Bilstein PSS9 (B16) coilovers are like an OEM+ option. They're high quality and will improve the way the car rides and handles.

They're meant for a modest drop. I wouldn't lower the car more than about 1" max with them.

Give those a look and see if they fit your needs.

 

I also would recommend the Bilstein for what you want here.

The only Konis I know work well on this car are the 8242 DA's but you cant get those anymore for this car. TCKline sold them adapted for the s2k years ago. But today the Koni choices are not going to be as good as OEM or the Bilstein route.

Up from there I would look at MCS via Karcepts but that is a lot of overkill for a car that will not see the track or autocross course IMO. And anything with more knobs takes more time dedicated to getting the setup right, which is much harder to nail down on the street. So less adjustability for a street car is not a bad thing.

 

Appreciate it. I will look at those Bilstein shocks. I can see taking in an SCCA autocross, but track work this car won't be doing. Insurance might also be a consideration if track is involved.

 

So on insurance.... another topic for cars like this. Look into Hagerty or similar. They are agreed upon value policies (aka you know what you get if the car is totaled or stolen), pricing will be partially based upon your yearly mileage usage. They also have a cherished salvage feature you can add pretty cheap (cost me $80 per year) where in the event it is totaled you get your payout and you keep the car. And best part is they specialize in collector and track use cars so they will not ding you because of track use. They wont cover it on track though under the normal insurance of course but they do sell HPDE insurance as well., But mainly with them or a similar company you will not get screwed on value if something happens.

 

Thank you. I'll have to look into it. I'm especially interested if the car has to be garaged as some of these policies to require that. that would be an issue for me.

 

I believe they do want that but may just charge more if not. Worth a try to see what they will accept

 

I also have an MX5 (2004 NB) with Meister clubrace coilovers and it rides better than my S2000 with Ohlins (obviously there are numerous factors here but both cars are track orientated). For street use I think you'd be happy with the Meister's again and as you've done with the Miata you don't need to adjust them once setup (they generally come with the springs and ride height set as well), they only adjust for damping on compression so that is also easy to tweak, if you do need to, but you'll likely find a "number of clicks" then settle at that .

 

I did not know this. I thought all Koni's for the S2k were the same.

 

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