Shocks and Struts
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Shocks and Struts
So i've been researching the possible different kinds of shock/struts i can buy for my car. Everything from Tokico, Monroe, Koni, KYB etc. Seeing as how I dont want to spend a ton of money, it looks like my option would be the KYB. Most like the GR2's in the front then the gas-a-just ones in the back. is there seriously a noticeable difference in ride quality and handling between these and the Koni yellows? lemme know cause its a big price difference between the two and i want some evidence and yes.....ive been researching. regards.
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Go with the KYB's and don't break the bank with Koni's. On a street driven car there will not be that much difference, I do have the GR-2 & gas/adj set up and they work for me .
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I run the same combo and an eibach pro kit. I love the way it rides and handles. I have rode in a 4th gen with koni's, although they are different cars, I really didnt notice much of a difference between his and mine.
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Yes my car is my DD and its street drive A LOT....kinda live a little distance from school, so ride comfort and quality is the best. Ive been researching and thinking the way to go is going to be the GR2's and the gas-a-just. But does this drastically take away from my cars potential to handle well if i decide to run a canyon for fun (there are a lot of canyons near my house). But as for cost aswell, this is probably the best price too because I can get away with spendng hopefully under 200 for these instead of 700-800 for koni's. Also, should i be buying the eibach's at the same time when buying the shocks or could i wait awhile? Regards.
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Yes my car is my DD and its street drive A LOT....kinda live a little distance from school, so ride comfort and quality is the best. Ive been researching and thinking the way to go is going to be the GR2's and the gas-a-just. But does this drastically take away from my cars potential to handle well if i decide to run a canyon for fun (there are a lot of canyons near my house). But as for cost aswell, this is probably the best price too because I can get away with spendng hopefully under 200 for these instead of 700-800 for koni's. Also, should i be buying the eibach's at the same time when buying the shocks or could i wait awhile? Regards.
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Why arent springs an issue? I know there's some crazy formula for figuring out spring rate and blah blah blah but i wouldn't miind having my car lowered. Plus, im getting the spohn rebuildable front end kit with moog lower ball joint, spohn a arms and the sway bar package. After that my suspension should be pretty much done dont you think?
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Why arent springs an issue? I know there's some crazy formula for figuring out spring rate and blah blah blah but i wouldn't miind having my car lowered. Plus, im getting the spohn rebuildable front end kit with moog lower ball joint, spohn a arms and the sway bar package. After that my suspension should be pretty much done dont you think?
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Re: Shocks and Struts
IMO springs make a HUGE dfference to ANY worn-out old car. But that's just that, my opinion.
If you lower your car and expect it to launch without wheel hop, you'll need LCARBs.
If you lower your car and expect it to launch without wheel hop, you'll need LCARBs.
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