Tein Basis, not Tein Basic.
Full disclosure:
I've only actually driven a Miata on the configuration in which I bought Scrat... KYB non-adjustable and cut stock springs. Oh, and I was on 17's 'cause I was a n00b to the nth degree.
Why:
Bought Flipper with a damaged front end to include a bent OEM strut assembly and I wanted something in that illusive "in-between" suspension set-up. Sage advice from revlimiter had me searching out the Basis from 949Racing. I figured the chassis had over 240K on it and an unknown suspension history so I opt'd to order with the NB top hats.
They only, at the time of print, come as 7K in the front and 6K in the rear and are non-adjustable other than ride height. Installation was per SOP.
All settled in.
Other bits and pieces:
Rear sway bar delete
Stock front sway bar
TDR front end links
205/50 S-Drives
No other bracing, etc.
Pros:
-Zero 'clank' which I've experienced in other Miatas on other suspension
-Not too soft yet not too firm (I know this is per-your-butt subjective) without feeling bouncy
-I've never bottomed out; however, lip dictates taking some entry/exit points at an angle
-Complete package is very road happy and I've yet to lose any feeling of the road or control
Cons:
-(Not a con to me but...) This is about as low as they go. 11.25" HTC F and 11.75" HTC R. I have a few threads here and there but wouldn't be able to be level. This is as low as I can get whilst keeping everything correct/level/rake
-That's all I got... I love them!
I've had several PM requests about these and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good set-up to replace what is certainly old and crusty.
Oh, I did bend the 'tabs' in and am not running any fender liners. Haven't been able to rub the fenders despite trying. They've been nothing but solid for the first 2000 miles.
Full disclosure:
I've only actually driven a Miata on the configuration in which I bought Scrat... KYB non-adjustable and cut stock springs. Oh, and I was on 17's 'cause I was a n00b to the nth degree.
Why:
Bought Flipper with a damaged front end to include a bent OEM strut assembly and I wanted something in that illusive "in-between" suspension set-up. Sage advice from revlimiter had me searching out the Basis from 949Racing. I figured the chassis had over 240K on it and an unknown suspension history so I opt'd to order with the NB top hats.
They only, at the time of print, come as 7K in the front and 6K in the rear and are non-adjustable other than ride height. Installation was per SOP.
All settled in.
Other bits and pieces:
Rear sway bar delete
Stock front sway bar
TDR front end links
205/50 S-Drives
No other bracing, etc.
Pros:
-Zero 'clank' which I've experienced in other Miatas on other suspension
-Not too soft yet not too firm (I know this is per-your-butt subjective) without feeling bouncy
-I've never bottomed out; however, lip dictates taking some entry/exit points at an angle
-Complete package is very road happy and I've yet to lose any feeling of the road or control
Cons:
-(Not a con to me but...) This is about as low as they go. 11.25" HTC F and 11.75" HTC R. I have a few threads here and there but wouldn't be able to be level. This is as low as I can get whilst keeping everything correct/level/rake
-That's all I got... I love them!
I've had several PM requests about these and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good set-up to replace what is certainly old and crusty.
Oh, I did bend the 'tabs' in and am not running any fender liners. Haven't been able to rub the fenders despite trying. They've been nothing but solid for the first 2000 miles.