New Tanabe GF210 Springs for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND)

When you think of high quality suspension products, the company Tanabe should surely come to mind. Tanabe springs are among the strongest springs available for automotive us. Their springs are created using some of the most advanced methods and machinery out there in the world today. Tanabe is one of the only manufacturers who have obtained the world quality manufacturing certification ISO9001.

The GF210 coil spring is geared toward maximum performance without compromising daily drivability. A subtle drop provides an aggressive stance, while the higher spring rates provide extraordinary handling and vehicle stability traits. Once installed, these springs provide a very noticeable gain in performance. The GF210 is well-mated with a performance shock upgrade to extract the full potential of the coil spring. However, these springs will also work with factory equipment. Sustec 210 Technology is a series of manufacturing methods developed in order to create a stronger, thinner and more lightweight spring using only high tensile steel, without adding additional elements that could affect quality, durability or affordability. The numerical value “210” stands for 2100n/m of tensile strength, which is the highest strength ever achieved in a coil spring!

Tanabe has just announced the release of their new Sustec GF210 lowering springs for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND). They are now accepting orders for these brand-new springs; the first shipment arrives on May 23, 2016. Check out the before and after images below highlighting the incredible difference these springs make. You can also browse all Tanabe products here.

Sustec GF210 Lowering Springs

Application: 2016 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA (ND)

Part#: TGF190

Retail: $240.00

Lowering: GOOD (drops of up to 1.5″ are available)

Comfort: GOOD (tailored for each vehicle application)

Performance: EXCELLENT (spring rate is up to 30% over stock)

Front: Spring Rate: 2.5 kg/mm Down Data: 1.5in

Rear: Spring Rate: 1.4 kg/mm Down Data: 1.3in

Before: 2016 Mazda Miata (MX-5) on Stock Suspension

After: 2016 Mazda Miata (MX-5) on Tanabe GF210 Springs

New Tanabe GF210 Springs for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata (ND)

New Cusco Pillow Ball Upper Mount Released for Mazda MX-5 Roadster (ND5RC)

Cusco has just released their new pillow ball upper mount for the 2016+ Mazda MX-5 Roadster. The Cusco pillow ball upper mount is a must-have item when upgrading to suspension coilovers, where the solid state of the mounts translates the road irregularities to be fully absorbed by the suspension rather than rubber components. This greatly improves steering control of the vehicle.

If you have questions or would like to order please contact us 1-866-448-4843

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New Cusco Pillow Ball Upper Mount Released for Mazda MX-5 Roadster (ND5RC)

New Cusco Roll Cage Available for the 2016+ Mazda Miata Roadster

Safety is the one of the most import parts when building a car for the track and should be equally as important performance upgrades. Cusco of Japan has just released their bolt-in roll cage applications for the 2016+ Mazda Miata Roadster. Available in both Steel or Chromoly with options of 4 point, 6 point, side bar and harness bar. This Item is available now and can be ordered today by calling a Vivid Racing Sales Specialist today at 1-866-448-4843

 

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New Cusco Roll Cage Available for the 2016+ Mazda Miata Roadster

The Calm before the Haboob

Yes… We said Haboob. To those non-phoenix natives, Haboob’s are those epic dust storms you hear about on the news. They are our version of “extreme” weather here in Arizona. They are usually accompanied by monsoon-like rains and a whole lot of wind. Last Thursday, our photographer and some employees, set out to shoot a customer’s super clean Miata with a fresh set of Work Wheels, but ended up getting more than they expected.

We are in the heart of Monsoon season right now in Arizona. That means the weather can turn on a dime. The photoshoot that started in a sunny parking lot, soon turned into a heated escape from a determined Haboob. The pictures tell a story, but we’ve added a little clip of what it’s like to be in the middle of a Haboob.

After taking some shots in park near by, they could tell the weather was taking a turn. They decided to try and head to the next spot, but the storm picked up faster than anticipated. As the wind whistled through the power lines, the hard it was to see what was ahead of you on the road. If you’ve lived in Arizona for any amount of time, you know the best thing to do when a Haboob is approaching, is to pull over and wait…. Which we did, but not before getting some shots.

Not many car enthusiast would risk their interior just for an amazing shot of their car, but that’s precisely what our customer did. As the Haboob was closing in, they decided to play chicken with the Haboob to get some last minute shots while the top was down.  You can see the treacherous monster looming in the background, just waiting to envelop and destroy this top-down, Miata. Like an avalanche of dust, they captured the storm engulfing everything in its path. Once the picture was shot, the race to get the top up, was on!

Once the top was securely fastened, the waiting game began. With in minutes, a sunny day had turned into an apocalyptic night. As with most car enthusiasts not risking their interior, most photographers wouldn’t risk their gear, to get this video within the eye of the Haboob.  As hurricane force winds plaster the group of cars, our photographer, Cody Gephart was capturing the chaos firsthand.

After 30 minutes of waiting out the storm, they decided to call it a day. Even though the storm had past, they still had to maneuver through the path of destruction. The slammed Miata looked like Frogger trying to avoid all the debris left behind. One, slightly large branch, could leave a fatal blow to his precious build. Anyone with a black car knows how hard it is to keep clean.  The Haboob erased all the hard work he went through to prep this jet black car to be photo-ready. With in seconds of the storm starting, all the hard work was washed away leaving him with a sand blasted finish. Welcome to life in Arizona!

Work Seeker CX Wheel - 16X9 - 4X100 +9 and +15 O Disk silver with polished barrel

Rokkor coilovers

Monster miata end links

Bomex front end

Custom built exhaust

I also have an engine bay dress up kit that just added some polished and laser engraved pieces.

The Calm before the Haboob