What would people recommend to make my standard 5 handling better, as i have noticed that the front will understeer when pushed
hard and the rear sometimes feels like it is “hopping” (im no dynamisist). Also what is skuttle shake, how do you catch it???
Im considering the trim springs or the eibach spring kit from mxparts, as i cant justify new shocks to the boss. Or would it be simply a
matter of chassis strengthening; “roll” bars. front struts etc… HELP
Tyres, suspension, geometry check in that order. Scuttle shake is what happens when the dash gives a shake when you go over bumpy bits.
New tyres done, 4xPirelli p6000
tracking sorted at fitting,
Dash appears to stay where it is.
Ws this just a front wheel track set up, or a proper 4 wheel geometry alignment?
Apparently a four wheel, wasnt there to see it. So dependant upon the garage honesty i guess (going to assume they did it)
A full proper geometry check and adjustment would cost you in the region of £100 - I doubt this was included in your new tyre fitting!
Wait for the new tyres to bed in - make sure they’re at 26 psi, then guage the handling again - might save you a few bob if you’re happy with it!
If you had a full geometry re alignment the garage should have given you before and after printouts of the suspension settings
Looks like ive been sold some snake oil…
I don’t think the P6000’s do the MX5 any favours either. Made for a much heavier saloon/hatchback market really.
Im happy with them,
Wore a front set of P6000 out in 12,00 miles, but on a Vauxhall Omega, and the rears in 15,000. Not the best tyre in the wet. On the Omega Avon ZZ3 were the best I tried. Check on the load rating, for the MX5 it should be 82 to 83, if the loading of the P6000 is 91 it may make them a bit of a hard ride for the MX5.
185/60R14 82V or 195/5015 82V or 205/45R16 83W
Mozza
P6000s aren’t great. Volvo fit them as standard to V70s (used to, at least - not sure if they still do) and when I initially had my first V70 a few years back it was shod with these. When driving in the wet, I often thought that it might be best if I just took my hands off the wheel and let the car go where it wanted - there’d be just as much chance of it following the wet road as if I actually made any steering input!