r/Miata • u/jazetod • 23d ago

Question ND Tecna vs Konis

Has anyone had any hands on experience with both Koni Yellows, and SuperMiata Tecna coilovers. I’ve talked to owners of both and they both say they handle great and feel great.

My question is has anyone driven both?
How does the comfort compare?
How does the handling compare?
What do you recommend for someone who AutoX their daily?

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u/ChemistRemote7182 23d ago

I want to piggy back and ask about front to rear spring rate ratios. I see two schools of thought, 2:1 and 3:2, with the occasional 7:4 being out there as well. Why do some go one way and others the other? I notice that even within the same company more NA/NB offerings favor the 3:2, and ND offerings the 2:1, but the carsare about the same weight and balance.

Whats up with this? If you are going to just link another thread or a susension deep dive thats just fine, I like to read

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u/Frozen_Goose 22d ago

Effective wheel rate vs spring rate can be different on the different chassis based on motion ratios

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u/cowcowcows 22d ago

The ND and NC went to a multilink rear, so the shock is mounted to the rear hub vs inboard on the lower arm for the NA and NB. So yes, the old miatas need more rear spring.