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WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:19 pm Post subject: KYB GAS-A-JUST??????

sooo anyone have those just wondering how they are my car needs new struts and i figuered it out OEM aftermarket are around 150 and badass kinds around 200 so im goin big..

how are those KYB ones

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

I think the KYB is the best bang for the buck. I've been running mine for going on 6 years in the front.

If you're going to road race or something... I'd go with the Koni's.

I doubt your average driver could really tell a difference.

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

I have been running KYB's since I got my GTA. I think that she handles pretty good. I am looking to upgrade to Koni sports at this point but for the money I don't think you can go wrong.

Enjoy!

-Schultzy

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 7:54 pm Post subject:

so like will i feel a difference stiffness wise???

fiveoformula · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:47 pm Post subject:

i have them on all 4's. they were on the car when i bought it so i dont know how many miles are on them, but there great. i work at an auto parts store and i always recommend KYB's because they aren't much more than cheapies like gabriel's or monroe's. and there 10 times better. Smile

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

ok sweet well im ordering some asap

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

KYBs are a fair improvement over stockers in good condition.

It's not really a stiffness thing. More of a control thing. Stiffness is in sway bar and spring.

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

ok well since my birthday is coming up what do you all recommend for lowering but also stiff springs

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:02 pm Post subject:

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

chevymad · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject:

Huge difference going from monroe's to kyb. I used Hotchkis springs to lower mine. Dropped it quite a bit. I do like them though.

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject:

well i want like a inch and a half ish but i dont want that ricer honda cut spring effect you know what i mean

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject:

so are the sport lines or the pro kit stiffer

i think they are the pro kit is

but so if i cut a lil off from those should i be fine

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject:

Don't cut springs you buy. If you're going to cut, cut springs you have.

The sportline would be a little stiffer. It has the steeper drop.

The eibachs are progressive springs. So the more the spring compresses the spring rate increases more than a regular spring.

WS6FORMULA · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 12:02 am Post subject:

ok so im getting out of this is buy the sport line and dont cut them =]

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:30 am Post subject:

Or the Hotchkis :O)

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 7:19 am Post subject:

You know....

Was thinking about this and discussing ride height/handling last night with a friend of mine for my car. He also reccomended the KYB's and dropping the ride height of my car about 2-3".

Weird.

91RSVert · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:05 am Post subject:

I have KYB-GR2's on both my cars. Little on the stiff side, but I dont mind.

I dont .. think... you could lower an fbody 3" and still drive it. Mine is around 2 and drag quite a bit.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:00 am Post subject:

i will say if you JUST replace the shocks, you may not notice a difference. i put KYBs on and my car does not really feel any different. i need new springs though, mine are sagged.