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 New Shock/strut Question
 
calin666
post Jun 15 2008, 11:57 PM
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I just got a 2G '95 GS, and it is a lot of fun, but it needs some things done.
The rear wheel bearings were bad (replaced this weekend, when I put my new 17' wheels and 215/50ZR17 tires on).
Thr next biggest things is the front shocks. They are so blown it's not even funny. I was thinking about getting these: http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/Mits...part/GR-2_Front
and also for the rear.
Has anybody had an experience with these shocks? I am not looking to do any serious racing, and they seem like they would work well.
Any suggestion and advice is welcome.
And while I am at it, should I think about some different springs as well?
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post Jun 16 2008, 01:25 AM
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I'd go with something better if you want a drop.
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post Jun 16 2008, 01:34 AM
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they are a stock replacement and only 10% stiffer then stock. they don't like to be drop too much before you blow them out.
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post Jun 16 2008, 05:35 AM
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I won't be droppping the car anymore than what it already is. Any lower and I won't be able to get into my apartment parking area, I already scrape/bottom out as is.
If they are just a little bit stuffer than stock, that will be perfect since I am only looking for a little bit better handling.
Thanks for the feed back!
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post Jun 16 2008, 07:19 AM
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what springs do you have on it already? how much drop?
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post Jun 16 2008, 08:50 AM
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The guy I bought the car from explained that it was all stock, and I am inclined to believe him. There are no mods on it what so ever that I can see.
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post Jun 16 2008, 09:44 AM
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If you can afford it I recommend changing the springs as well. OEM is fine for what you want.
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post Jun 16 2008, 09:46 AM
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yea what EMC said. i always have and always will be a fan of KYB AGX struts and eibach springs. whole setup will run you around $800. but WELL worth it in the long run.
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post Jun 16 2008, 10:07 AM
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I actually can not stand the KYBs I personally think they are horrible for any sort of track use or spirited driving.

Mushy gushy and not safe... may have been the car on the not safe part but I am unimpressed with the KYB AGX's as an upgraded strut. It is merely an OEM replacement at best.
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If those shocks are going to be ok, then what would any of you suggest for new springs?
I race 1/8 scale nitro RC, and the suspesion setups must be some what similar in nature when it comes to certain aspects, such as the spring rate.
Since I am looking at just "spirited" driving, to quote 3000gt, what would I be looking for in a spring rate? Too soft, too much bounce more for off road, too much tension and too little travel. I will assume that is more or less how it works on a full size car as well.
Eibach is a name I know pretty well, as well Koni, and Tien.
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QUOTE(EMC 3000gt @ Jun 16 2008, 07:07 AM)
I actually can not stand the KYBs I personally think they are horrible for any sort of track use or spirited driving.

Mushy gushy and not safe... may have been the car on the not safe part but I am unimpressed with the KYB AGX's as an upgraded strut. It is merely an OEM replacement at best.
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I can stand by them. I use the same set up to go down canyon roads.
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