Racing Beat has designed suspension coil springs that are suitable for a street or track use. This complete set of front and rear suspension springs were designed specifically for the 1990-2005 MX-5's by Racing Beat’s engineering staff.
These springs have been designed with a rate increase of approximately 30% (front - 157 lb/in) and 20% (rear – 106 lb/in) with a modest drop of .33-inch (front) and 1-inch (rear). (As compared to a MX-5 equipped with a manual transmission.)
If your car is still running on the original shocks, it is certainly time to consider a replacement! We do not suggest installing aftermarket performance-based springs on a set of tired high mileage shocks, as this may produce a "springy" and bouncy ride. If you prefer to keep the ride quality of your car more “stock like”, you may wish to replace your old shocks with a set of Mazda units, or an equivalent set of aftermarket OEM style replacements.
However, if you wish to noticeably improve the handling performance of your car, combine a set of new springs with a set of aftermarket Tokico, Koni, or KYB performance shocks. lthough the ride quality will become noticeably fimer, the handling improvements will be a much-welcomed improvement.