Coilover Kits
Coilover Kits are one of our most popular selling items and we have a great range of Aftermarket and Genuine Mazda options to suit all needs and budgets.
This guide shares with you links to some of our best selling kits and products we highly recommend.
Gaz Classic Coilover kit - Best Seller
Like the fixed height version, these Coilovers have 40 different comfort settings making this kit suitable for everyday use right through to full-on track days. The added bonus with the Classics, is full adjustment of the spring seat which gives up to a 35mm drop in ride height from the standard. This equates to 335mm on the rear, and 325mm on the front, measured from the centre of the wheel to the bottom edge of the wheel arch (Mk1 & 2 models). Supplied with standard springs that are rated at 350lb on the front and 250lb on the rear.
The extra adjustment these Coilovers offer, gives you the ability to set your vehicle up to exactly the specification you want, dependant on the type of driving you are doing.
These kits are available for Mk1, Mk2 & Mk3 - click your Mk to find out more:
Mk1 (SI265)
Mk2 (SI266)
Mk3 (SI4221)
Watch our 'How To' with our friends at Lights Up Lights Down
We also have a fixed height kit for the Mk1 and Gaz Gold Pro kits for the Mk1 & 2 that are available with different spring rates. For all Gaz products click here
Other Coilover Kit Brands
Koni: We have Sports Kits, STR.T kits as well as individual sport shock absorbers - click here
Vmaxx - Best For Value: These are great value for money kits that are good quality but don't cost the earth. For Mk1 & 2 models we have a choice of two kits; adjustable height only, and adjustable height & damping. For Mk3 & Mk4's we only have adjustable height. For all Vmaxx kits click here
KYB Shocks: Available as individual shock absorbers we have standard KYB shocks and KYB AGX adjustable shocks for Mk1's & Mk2's and Gas-A-Just shocks for Mk3's. Click for more info.
IL Motorsport - Highly Recommended: Monotube Coilover kit, Mk1 only - click here
Springs
Standard Replacements
We have a great range of Genuine Mazda standard springs for Mk2, Mk3 & Mk4 in stock as well as our own springs for Mk1's which are made in the UK and are exclusive to MX5parts. These are great value and better than the originals as they don't break the way the originals did, but then we might just be a touch biased.
For the MX5parts Mk1 exclusive springs click here
Lowering Springs
The basic principle of lowering springs is to a) lower the car which lowers the centre of gravity creating less resistance on the chassis when turning (resulting in quicker steering response and a better feel of the road), and b) they make the car look more sporty which gets rid of the 4x4 look that certainly Mk3's and Mk4's have as standard.
The only trade-off to this is the fact they make the suspension firmer so the car is less forgiving on bumpy roads, and it will have the potential to ground out on speedbumps etc, so just be careful how fast you hit that 'sleeping policeman'!
MX5parts Mk1 Exclusive
We have our own MX5parts exclusive for the Mk1's also made in the UK like our standard ones. They lower the car by about 15mm front and 20mm rear and are about 15% firmer than the originals making them fine for everyday driving. Click here to find out more
Eibach Lowering Kits - All Models
With Eibach, you have the ability to lower the car by different amounts depending on the kit. For all your Eibach options click here
Here's our handy how-to video from our friends at The MX5 Restorer
H&R Lower Kit, Mk4
This lowers your Mk4 by about 30mm front and rear, these are the ones that we have fitted to our own Mk4 as we aren't big fans of the 4X4 look where there is a massive gap under the wheel arches, but this is, of course, personal preference. Check out here for more info
Check out all the Suspension options for your Mk
- Mk 1 Suspension & Steering
- Mk2 Suspension & Steering
- Mk3 Suspension & Steering
- Mk4 Suspension & Steering
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