Suspension - To Bilstein or not to Bilstein?

[davidc]

Hi all, 

After road testing the machine I decided I seriously need to gain some height. I fitted aftermarket suspension before and only have 80mm clearance at the FRAME let alone exhaust and steering rack.

 So, I believe I should use the shocks below with standard springs to maintain a nice ride height, I wondered if anyone had a definitive answer to this?

The shocks I am thinking of getting are:

BILSTEIN B6 Sport Shock Absorber Front 24-065580 for Mazda - MX-5 II (NB) 

I know I can possibly use the B8's too but they are only for upgraded springs, I assume the sport mx5 springs are different to my donors so as I say, a clear answer would be very much appreciated.

Apart from that, all good, she's alive! (finally..)

[scooby1929]

I have Bilsteins in my Exocet with standard springs as with lowered springs the rear wishbones were hitting the frame. Far to harsh a ride. My winter project is to replace them with Protech Suspension which will be matched with suitable rated springs due to the lighter weight of the exocet

[davidc]

Great, which are they, the Mazda originals?

[scooby1929]

Yes the original teeth shakers from mazda

[davidc]

Fantastic. So when you say standard springs I assume you mean your donors originals? In which case what model was your donor?
I have bought the B6's so just want to get the right springs first time and I don't know if the factory fitted springs are different sizes in different mk's.

Cheers for the input