I used the flyin miata crank seal installation tool, and it worked very well. Changing to the new penske racing shocks for spec miata shouldnt result in major setup changes with one exception. In addition it includes a durable shock absorber cover with ties to secure it to the shock absorber. Also, leave the protective foam on the rear window so it doesnt get scratched. Flyin miata ecu tuning instructions for plugin link ecus. Spec miata penske shocks setup tips spec miata garage. Replace as needed when originals are torn before shock replacement. Please note the overall lenght of the bumpstop is 63mm.
Re suspension auto racing high performance parts springs. A 46mm linear bump stop for front and rear 100 lbin spring rate over initial 1 of bump stop travel would be noninvasive and provide a smooth approach to full compression vs. So a bump stop that is less than 63mm will not increase the initial point of contact from the standard part. This is the legal fatcat bump stop kit for your specmiata suspension kit. Emilio and i had a conversation on about this with some of their customers.
Fat cat bump stops are actually engineered to be paired with todays most popular. This bump stop kit includes an upgraded polyurethane bump stop with a unique tapered bore. That is one of the reasons i posted this on the interweb. Follow the installation instructions from the spring manufacturer. This tutorial will walk you through the process of changing the shocks andor springs on the 124 spider.
The miata hobby was borne of motorsport but took on a life of its own. Put a jumper on the boot pin on the ms motherboard and power up the stim ignition to on. For the rear just make sure you have enough bump stop to hit before the control arm hits the body. Two for the brake, and two for the clutch, one bump stops the pedal going up and the other going down. They have a little bump to help align them, just make sure you know which slot on each gear corresponds to that bump. The bump stops are an integral part of the suspension travel in the miata. Fcm bump stop selection matrix for 19902005 mazda miata. Umi performance 2056 umi performance frame bump stops compare bump stop, rear position, rubber, black, chevrolet, pontiac, pair. In part 3 of our suspension video series, eric gives us a stepbystep installation of our stage 1 koni suspension kit on our 2006 miata, nancy. In our miatas, the bump stops were designed by mazda to be an integral and functional part of the suspension.
Two softs for the front, and two mediums for the rear. Fcm shock mount assembly, mcu yellow bushings, bump stop spacer placement. A bump stop is used to keep the upper attachment to the piston rod from hitting the top of the shock body and destroying the seal. That means drivers will have to retrofit their old bilstein setups. These shock boots are made in the style of the original equipment manufacturer mazda boots please note. We think its a good length for a miata at a typical lowered ride height, such as with our fm springs. The rear bump stop required additional modification. While its possible to add a vvt variable valve timing to the engines missing it, this will only really give you a midrange bump in power. A common modification to the oem bump stops has been to simply cut them, which cuts down their reliability and life span.
Dont risk a qd in the tech shed for using parts that are not legal. The granada hub bolts right on to the pinto spindle. Just a reminder, the bump stops for scca must be the approved fatcat. On the rear assembly i slipped the boot over the boot flange on the rear shock as i had done on the front. If the aftermarket spring you have for your 3 does not call to shorten the bump stop, dont shorten it. Mtune pc software, pc or a windows tablet its all in the hand of the mastermind tuner. Well ideally you will rarely use them, so dont over think it. The instructions really do not address the lower bump stop bushing the one that you used to have to drill out for the hardened washer. Again, getting this on required using a liquid dish detergent and a bit of muscle. These bump stops have a forcedisplacement curve that similar to the miata nb 60. The design used the bump stop as a higher rate spring in the rear.
Updating the firmware for the cmu in a 20162019 mazda mx5. Vehicle fenders are important components which shield your vehicle from mud, debris, and water. Shows how to do a hash check on the files and then the. How to install 07 mazda 3 rear bump stop how to install 2007 mazda 3 rear bump stop 1st gen mazda 3 diy zoom zoom mazda3 mazda axela mazda bk 20032009 mazda 3 20032009 mazda3. All cutouts are clicked out on back side of panel board. For an average driver this will be nearly unnoticeable but for an racer. Protect your paint finish from rocks and other road debris. This means it is suitable for all types of shock absorber with rod diameters of anything from 1022mm and works with our 10mm tokico and koni 12mm rods. Bump stop reminder scca spec miata advisory committee forum. There are other people selling knock off versions of this kit that have the wrong materails on the spacer, wrong anodize and other issues and are not legal for sm competition. Bump stops application guide fat cat motorsports inc. Join me on this adventure of fitting a terribly designed bumper on my car.
Fat cat motorsports brought awareness of the art and science of bump stop tuning. If your car is lowered that provides an addition 14 before the bump stop engages, with almost same dynamics as a contemporary stop. It is possible they are wore out at 150,000 miles but i dont see any leakage. If your suspension parts are in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your car with suspect, offbrand replacement parts from the local auto parts chain store. Page 1 of 2 spec miata penske shocks setup tips posted in spec miata garage. New dampers assembling the spec miata penske shock package. Many spec miata drivers have heretofore preferred to have their car riding on the bump stops under compression. Tuning software for easy reflashingremapping of the ecu. In the first generation miata, mazda designed the oem spring to work in conjunction with the oem bump stop. I was not happy about the hard feeling on my original bump stop. They offer a progressive spring rate, additive to whatever spring rate the spring itself may have. A file was even included to file away the notch in the top hat, i now have an extra file as well. The bellows will not slide over the strut body per the instructions.
Mazda miata, easy install, one piece convertible tops. Other than that, the bump stop and boot slid on the strut very nicely. You will need to transfer window felt, speakers and covers, and door handles. Technical advice is available, 95, mf at ground control to help you configure your suspension.
Finding a ride height which does not bottom out onto the bumpstops which i tried to do for the initial coilover installation is not only not necessary, but impossible. Like the factory units these boots of flexible automotive grade rubber with built in bump stops. You can buy 2 of them and cut about 12 sections out of them to use. This is our standard fee for bump stop questions and does not include any parts you may need to order from. A shorter, stiffer bumpstop will allow more travel before you start. Sb108, kyb, shocks, struts, acura cl, front each kayaba kyb is a worldwide organization, whose production includes hydraulic parts for aircraft and machinery, cargo covers for ships, and cement mixers for trucks. Installation of the front bumper cover on the 1999 miata. Four total for the manual transmission miatas and two for the automatics. Whether you want better durability and lower cost than factory bump stops or seek a performance upgrade, fcm bump stop kits are a musthave. You can have a lot of fun with that much power thanks to the miatas weight, but eventually we all end up wanting more. The most a miata ever came with from the factory in the us is 160 hp. Goodwin racing was kind enough to sponsor me a set of roadstersport springs, which ill have. Our boots are made miata specific and not the common 2 piece. Alternative to fcm bumpstops if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
Follow russ on his mx5 road trips around the world meeting owners everywhere he goes. This is my first set of coilovers for a miata that i had to partially assemble, it was super easy and the provided instructions were great and helped a ton. Please do not hesitate to call at 530 6778600 for general questions. Ive done this on a few cars and found the miata to be fairly simple. Installation instructions fat cat motorsports instructions. I reused a 1g dsm blow off valve and flange that i had lying around from another project. In fact, the top of the boot also includes part of the bump stop as can be seen on the cut away portion of the front bump stops.
On later miatas mazda changed the bumpstops to be a softer material and there are a. The top of the boot slipped into the groove above donut and appears pretty secure. I have new kyb agx shocks with lowering eibach springs on a 1990 miata. Most of the techniques you might use to shortenreshape the bump rubber sanders, grinders, saws and knives are dangerous. Preparation make sure you rivet the quarter bracket sandwich together before you put the top on the car. Mazda miata dorman c660383 parking brake cable direct fit, sold individually. Includes an online tune database, tune editor, virtual dashboard, data logger, read and clear codes. While in service they may suffer from harmful uv rays or hail, rocks or debris, shopping carts. The common pinto spindle installation uses a 1974 to 1980 pinto spindle which is different than a 1971 to 1973 pinto spindle, with a 1975 to 1977 granada or monarch hubrotor. To get in touch with russ be sure to make contact through facebook, twitter or leave a comment on any of the blog posts.
One more thing, if you can, find a way to attach the rain rail and. Here is the dimensions of the stock bumpstop that was fitted to the 19941997 mazda miata. Miata timing belt water pump and seals did it myself. I used snips to cut off the boot and outer edge of the lowest bumper. Daystar, universal polyurethane bump stop 412 tall 412 long 212 wide single stud mount competition style polyurethane bump stop, ku09009bk, made in america, black. Visit the fm website to find chip revision history and the most current chip date. Fm suspension part 3 nc koni stage 1 install youtube. They also said that the boot could be left on or removed as desired. If you want the best performance for your car and we know you do you also need a wide range of setting options.
Auto racing high performance parts like shocks, springs and bump stops from short track and circle track racing parts supplier re suspension. Shaikh at fat cat motorsports has done a great job with an installation guide pdf that. Afco sells a caliper bracket that adapts the gm metric caliper to. We currently have application guides for the mazda miata from 1990 to 2016 and mazda rx8. Slide the bump stops over the shock shaft, orange one first, then the black and.
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