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by **SADriver** » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:15 +0000

Hey all,

So finally got round to getting my MX5 fixed and running. But today I went to get the NCT done and was told it failed cause there was a difference between the front two suspensions... It makes sense seeing that that I replaced the shock on the right after the crash with a 00 model... Anyway so now I need to replace both sides... Where can I find cheap front shock absorbers for my MK1 ?

Thanks

by **leamyj** » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:49 +0000

I went to my local car parts guy when this happened to me two years ago, just get them to quote for two standard shocks for a mk1 mx5, they'll fit the Eunos! They don't need to be top of the range or anything like that, just a pair of generic shocks, no harm asking the shop to guarantee an nct pass with them either.
Good to see you back on the road (nearly) Derrick :wink:

by **SADriver** » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 6:05 +0000

Great. Thanks. I'll try head into a shop tomorrow but barney in the club has a a pair of cusco coilovers for sale I might buy off him... I know it's a little bit more but for the price he's offering it might just put the smile on my face I need of late

But I have to ask my dad. I'm a broke student at the moment and relying on him.

Oh and I look forward to being back on the road with you guys soon. It's been way too long!

by **ger** » Thu, 19 Nov 2009 5:03 +0000

Derrick, good to see you back on the road.

Try these,

http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/kyb_agx_details.php?recordID=50

Probably work out the same price as generic motor factor shocks

ger

by **SADriver** » Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:51 +0000

Hey All,

So Thanks for the help, I'm taking the car into the garage tomorrow with the new shocks I got the KNG 8way adjustable one on mx5parts.co.uk I hope they work... hopefully I should pass the NCT next time... Just have to remove the reflectors on the back (the don't like red ones) and get a rubber paddle for the clutch...

by **TeenaG** » Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:26 +0000

That red-reflector NCT curve ball gets me going every time anyone mentions it. How stooooopid is that? grrrrr.... :twisted:

by **SADriver** » Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:36 +0000

I believe you just unscrew them for the test... drive round the corner and place them back on? I was told they should be orange/yellow or not there at all

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	Author Message Find New Shocks by SADriver » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:15 +0000 Hey all, So finally got round to getting my MX5 fixed and running. But today I went to get the NCT done and was told it failed cause there was a difference between the front two suspensions... It makes sense seeing that that I replaced the shock on the right after the crash with a 00 model... Anyway so now I need to replace both sides... Where can I find cheap front shock absorbers for my MK1 ? Thanks Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top Re: Find New Shocks by leamyj » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 5:49 +0000 I went to my local car parts guy when this happened to me two years ago, just get them to quote for two standard shocks for a mk1 mx5, they'll fit the Eunos! They don't need to be top of the range or anything like that, just a pair of generic shocks, no harm asking the shop to guarantee an nct pass with them either. Good to see you back on the road (nearly) Derrick leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top Re: Find New Shocks by SADriver » Mon, 16 Nov 2009 6:05 +0000 Great. Thanks. I'll try head into a shop tomorrow but barney in the club has a a pair of cusco coilovers for sale I might buy off him... I know it's a little bit more but for the price he's offering it might just put the smile on my face I need of late But I have to ask my dad. I'm a broke student at the moment and relying on him. Oh and I look forward to being back on the road with you guys soon. It's been way too long! Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top Re: Find New Shocks by ger » Thu, 19 Nov 2009 5:03 +0000 Derrick, good to see you back on the road. Try these, http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/kyb_agx_details.php?recordID=50 Probably work out the same price as generic motor factor shocks ger ger ** Posts: 596 Joined: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 1:55 +0000 Top Re: Find New Shocks by SADriver » Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:51 +0000 Hey All, So Thanks for the help, I'm taking the car into the garage tomorrow with the new shocks I got the KNG 8way adjustable one on mx5parts.co.uk I hope they work... hopefully I should pass the NCT next time... Just have to remove the reflectors on the back (the don't like red ones) and get a rubber paddle for the clutch... Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top Re: Find New Shocks by TeenaG » Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:26 +0000 That red-reflector NCT curve ball gets me going every time anyone mentions it. How stooooopid is that? grrrrr.... Climbed Elbrus, Island Peak, Kilimanjaro, Elgon, Everest BC, Mulhacen, Elgon, Kayaked the Liffey to the Nile, swam the Liffey, the Lee & packed ten triathlons into a year... catch me blogging on: http://www.teenagates.com TeenaG ** Posts: 688 Joined: Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:30 +0000 Location: Dublin Website Top Re: Find New Shocks by SADriver » Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:36 +0000 I believe you just unscrew them for the test... drive round the corner and place them back on? I was told they should be orange/yellow or not there at all Never knew what fun was till I found the MX5 SADriver Posts: 85 Joined: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:16 +0000 Location: Swords Top


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