Shock absorbers KYB or KONI

I got Koni Oranges with Vogtland springs on the MK5 Rabbit.

KYB. As good as OEM.

I just put kyb excel-G on my 07 xlt. Rides a little stiff but handles way better. And is definitely night and day riding over bumps/backroads

Went with KYbs to replace the originals on my 96. Drives like new and they were cheap off rock auto

KYB shocks are working fine for me. I have an ilx. Same platform

KYB Gas a just is a monotube like Fox, Rancho, Bilstein, on the economical side, and still perform well for a daily driver.

B6 or similar (forget the Koni equal) would be a huge step forward.

Took her out on the HWY for an extended drive thrashing. Its a totally diff car now! Has great road feel while cruising but much more solid handling and tracking at higher speeds that before would get sloppy and concerning. even at almost triple digits it was poised and confidence inspiring. Also comfortable! Can't stress this enough they wont ruin the ride like normal stiffer shocks. The Koni SA's really polish the Miata's suspension to give a great ride and expand the performance envelope! Just what the Miata needs to make it a great car. I am very happy with them.

I installed them with the ECS 23mm bar. In retrospect I can't justify the additional price over say a Bilstein B6 (I installed those on my previous Jetta). I thought they would be smoother/more expensive riding than the Bilsteins, but you can still pick up every little expansion joint and imperfection in the road....unless that's what you are going for.

The rear Konis on my RX-8 were a bitch and a half to adjust. You have to completely compress the shock and turn the shaft.