Nb suspension in NA

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:58 pm

Been searching around but can't seem to find an answer. Bought a set of nb struts with lowered springs off tardme for my NA . Missed the bit where the front top hats were missing.

Don't want to go much lower than stock, maybe an 45mm or so, just thought they'd be better than my worn out shocks.

So can I use these with all NA top hats, lose the lowering then I guess. Mix and match, ie NA top hats on front and nb on back, something tells me that may be dodgy and look silly. Or just find a pair on nb hats to suit? Where do I get them? Cheers in advance!

sprsta · Post by **sprsta** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:22 pm

Yeah they will fit. I would be surprised if you got 45mm lower with lowering springs though.

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:41 pm

I think I'm more concerned they're going to be higher lol...

So go with the NA tops?

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:51 pm

Try the na tops first as you have them. Then if they are to high get the nb tops

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:04 pm

Are top hats like a standard replaceable part from a suspension place or is it time to go hunting?

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:45 pm

They are fairly cheap from memory... You should be able to find them online.

warrior · Post by **warrior** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:10 am

You can buy them through mazda nz or you may be able to get them 2nd hand

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:36 am

Cheers guys, yeah I'll try the na's first, looking like this weekends project

built4speed · Post by **built4speed** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:40 am

Nb tophats were cheaper new from Mazda nz than 2nd hand.

Junkwhale · Post by **Junkwhale** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:52 am

http://parts.arlingtonmazda.com/product ... 0C%29.html

That's for the tophats. Would be interested to hear what mazda nz want for them.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:48 am

NC tophats*

marcellarius · Post by **marcellarius** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 11:51 am

Fits: 1999-2005 Miata

I'm pretty sure quite a few parts for the NA/NB have a part number starting with NC

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:04 pm

I fully did not read that.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 10:22 pm

Do you need to get the nb bumpstop too? looks like its just the metal top in the pic

built4speed · Post by **built4speed** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:24 am

$25 each from the local Mazda dealer. The bushes are a seperate item, I did a fatcat style setup so didn't need the factory ones.

SLYDIT · Post by **SLYDIT** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 12:21 pm

Can you tell us what your setup is? i'd like to do a fatcat style setup without the fatcat price.
did you use na strutts with nb top hat metal and a custom bumpstop?

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:56 pm

Yeah that sounds good, didn't get anything started this weekend so will probably hit it next...

bgnz · Post by **bgnz** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 3:44 pm

finally got around to it today, had a few busy weeks... so rears are in (fronts probably tomorrow) and they are definitely lower but its more that they have less mileage on them than my old ones

and they're the sports bilsteins.

Probably 15-20 mm lower with my sophisticated fist-o-meter between tyre and wheel arch... anyway, chuffed. Did a skid.

Will go for a hoon on sunday in a non-residential area and check them out further.

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