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Old Oct 1, 2001 | 06:20 PM
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KYB - GR 2 ... damn good shox

Jus put in a set in the front.... works wonders... and alot cheaper then the others... i dont bottom out and it holds turns a 1000 times better...

Highly recommended...

Jus thot i would throw in my vote incase anyone was thinking bout new shocks...

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Old Oct 1, 2001 | 06:33 PM
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I just bought a set of Gas-Adjusts for the back and GR-2's for the front. I've installed the backs and they are wicked. Haven't had a chance to install the struts though. Any tips when installing them?
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Old Oct 1, 2001 | 07:19 PM
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i found it easier to attach the shocks to the tower portion last... it enabled you to line it up easier... all that was needed to do it was to push the shock down and tighten... otherwise it was a bit a pain to try and line it up

and do it during the day hehe... i took my sweet *** time and ended up finishin in the dark... o wells

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12" Sony XS-l1235 Bass tube powered by MTX 2120 amp. Kenwood 8015 Head unit

16" ROH Rims
Firestone Firehawks
ES Urethane Tranny Mount
KYB GR-2 Shocks upfront
K&N Air Filter
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Old Oct 3, 2001 | 10:22 AM
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thanx man, its great you posted, now thanx this winter i have my goal, drop spindels, and gr2s n stuff...

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Old Oct 3, 2001 | 02:27 PM
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The gas-a-just or AGX is the way to go in my opinion, the GR-2's are way softer than stock.
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Old Oct 3, 2001 | 04:06 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by CODY BEHNKE:
The gas-a-just or AGX is the way to go in my opinion, the GR-2's are way softer than stock.</font>
The gas-a-just are not available for the front. I just put these on my GTA and the hardware and bushings where not of very high quality. I found some Delco bushings I had lying around and used them.



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Old Oct 6, 2001 | 05:27 PM
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Yes, but the AGX is
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Old Oct 6, 2001 | 07:21 PM
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how do they copare to Bilstiens in peformanec and price? I've seen 4 Bilstiens for $377

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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 01:05 AM
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Cant beat the bang for the buck value on the KYBs.. i got my fronts for 40 a piece... i think they are normally 60-80 rears are regularly like 40 a piece i think... so its bout a third less...

I wanted bilstiens... but ill tell ya what.. my friend has bilstiens in his car... and he like they way mine performs alot better...

KYB all the way...

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White 91 3.1 RS.
T-Tops
12" Sony XS-l1235 Bass tube powered by MTX 2120 amp. Kenwood 8015 Head unit

16" ROH Rims
Firestone Firehawks
ES Urethane Tranny Mount
KYB GR-2 Shocks upfront
K&N Air Filter

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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 03:26 PM
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thanksa for the input, im getting new suspension next month and this is very helpful. Anyone else have a positive expierence with the KYB's?
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 03:31 PM
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I've had the KYB's on mine for a few years and have been very satisfied.There are certainly better shocks out there (Koni,Bilstein,Tokico,etc.)but nothing as good as the KYB for less than twice the price.I may upgrade to better shocks someday, but for now, the car handles great,and I have other stuff that I need to spend money on.
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 04:05 PM
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hey where did you get the front shocks for 40 a piece i need them desperetly. Thanks in advance
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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 08:20 PM
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KYB is exactly what I have on the camaro.... it made a world of difference on that car!

ON the formula, thats the first thing that I will do! (when I get the money together...)

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Old Oct 8, 2001 | 09:04 PM
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hey guys, now for comfort!!!! because thats what i also worry about because i want to look into lowering springs......

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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!

"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph...
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Old Oct 9, 2001 | 09:47 AM
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I got em for 40 a piece cus a friend of mine used to work at firestone and i took his uniform and walked in a part store and got em at a discounted price cus they had an account with em...

But they are still well worth it...

Very Comfortable ride... will b great when i throw in some eibachs

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White 91 3.1 RS.
T-Tops
12" Sony XS-l1235 Bass tube powered by MTX 2120 amp. Kenwood 8015 Head unit

16" ROH Rims
Firestone Firehawks
ES Urethane Tranny Mount
KYB GR-2 Shocks upfront
K&N Air Filter
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