Are pillowball upper mounts noisy on a daily-driven Miata?

They transmit more noise and vibration than rubber mounts, and RS-R notes that pillowballs are consumable parts that wear over time. Owners who mainly drive on the street may prefer the non-pillowball RS-R Sports-i XSPIM032M, while those chasing steering precision for track days usually accept the extra noise.

How much lower will the ND Miata sit on the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for ND?

At the RS-R preset the Sports-i Coilovers for ND kit sets the ND Miata about 25mm to 30mm lower at the front and about 20mm to 25mm lower at the rear. RS-R recommends minus 5mm to minus 55mm at the front and minus 5mm to minus 45mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.

Is the Sports-i comfortable enough to drive every day on the ND Miata?

Yes, with the damping set toward the softer end. RS-R developed the Sports-i for winding roads and circuit days, and the adjustable dampers let a ND Miata owner soften the ride for the commute and firm it up for a track day or a fast back road. Ride quality also depends on wheel and tire choice and on keeping the height inside the recommended range.

Can the ND Miata dampers be rebuilt when they wear?

Yes. RS-R assembles the Sports-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this ND Miata kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. RS-R USA covers the kit for 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase, and Bulletproof Automotive handles any warranty claim with RS-R for the owner.

Should the RS-R coilovers on the ND Miata be installed by a shop?

It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the ND Miata needs a wheel alignment afterwards. A shop familiar with the car will also set the ride height evenly side to side and torque everything to specification before the alignment is done.

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RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for ND Mazda MX-5 Miata with Pillowball Mounts (2016+)

RS-R’s Sports-i Coilovers for ND Mazda MX-5 Miata with Pillowball Mounts (2016+) pair the RS-R Sports-i damper for the ND with pillowball upper mounts. The pillowballs remove rubber from the top mount for sharper steering response and feedback, at the cost of more noise and vibration in the cabin. Springs are 6.0 kg/mm front and 3.0 kg/mm rear Ti2000 units, and the preset lowers the car about 25mm to 30mm at the front and 20mm to 25mm at the rear.

Features

Damping adjustment at each damper
Pillowball upper mounts included
Monotube dampers with a large bore and oil volume to resist fade
Full-length adjustable bodies that keep stroke at any ride height
Ti2000 springs, RS-R’s lightweight, sag-resistant spring range
Assembled in-house in Japan and serviceable through RS-R overhaul

Specifications

Spring rate, front: 6.0 kg/mm
Spring rate, rear: 3.0 kg/mm
Preset ride height, front: -25mm to -30mm (-1.0in to -1.2in)
Preset ride height, rear: -20mm to -25mm (-0.8in to -1.0in)
Maximum adjustment, front: +10mm to -95mm (+0.4in to -3.8in)
Maximum adjustment, rear: +5mm to -110mm (+0.2in to -4.3in)
Warranty: 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase

What’s Included

Front and rear dampers (x4)
Front and rear Ti2000 springs

Applications

Mazda MX-5 Miata: ND | 2016-present

Notes

The Sports-i Coilovers for ND kit uses manual dampers adjusted at each corner
RS-R states that this Sports-i system comes with pillowball upper mounts
For rubber upper mounts and a quieter ride, see the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for ND Mazda MX-5 Miata (2016+)
A wheel alignment is needed after installation and after any ride height change

Frequently Asked Questions

Are pillowball upper mounts noisy on a daily-driven Miata? They transmit more noise and vibration than rubber mounts, and RS-R notes that pillowballs are consumable parts that wear over time. Owners who mainly drive on the street may prefer the non-pillowball RS-R Sports-i XSPIM032M, while those chasing steering precision for track days usually accept the extra noise.
How much lower will the ND Miata sit on the RS-R Sports-i Coilovers for ND? At the RS-R preset the Sports-i Coilovers for ND kit sets the ND Miata about 25mm to 30mm lower at the front and about 20mm to 25mm lower at the rear. RS-R recommends minus 5mm to minus 55mm at the front and minus 5mm to minus 45mm at the rear, and the full-length bodies keep the same stroke at any height.
Is the Sports-i comfortable enough to drive every day on the ND Miata? Yes, with the damping set toward the softer end. RS-R developed the Sports-i for winding roads and circuit days, and the adjustable dampers let a ND Miata owner soften the ride for the commute and firm it up for a track day or a fast back road. Ride quality also depends on wheel and tire choice and on keeping the height inside the recommended range.
Can the ND Miata dampers be rebuilt when they wear? Yes. RS-R assembles the Sports-i range in-house in Japan, so the dampers on this ND Miata kit can be overhauled to restore their original damping rather than replaced. RS-R USA covers the kit for 1 year or 12,000 miles from purchase, and Bulletproof Automotive handles any warranty claim with RS-R for the owner.
Should the RS-R coilovers on the ND Miata be installed by a shop? It is the safer choice. Fitting coilovers involves the suspension mounts, hubs and brake lines, and the ND Miata needs a wheel alignment afterwards. A shop familiar with the car will also set the ride height evenly side to side and torque everything to specification before the alignment is done.

About RS-R

RS-R began in 1968 as a car parts shop in Osaka and has produced its own suspension, coilovers and mufflers since 1972. Now headquartered in Toyonaka, Osaka, where its plant has been since 1999, RS-R manufactures in-house in Japan, with coilover ranges including Sports-i, Black-i and Best-i and the Ti2000 spring range.

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