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Old 04-01-09, 10:26 AM
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shocks for SE

I visited four different web-sites, and all four do not offer the KYB gas-a-just shocks for the SE. Do you know any companies that do?

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I assume you are referring to the front. They do not make them for the front.
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Spend a few dollars more for a much better shock (like a Tokico Blue)...

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I like my Tokico Illuminas
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illuminas all the way. . great for a DD / spirited driving car. more money to spend, but i like it more than my friend's blues
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I want the KYB's for the rear. Here's the problem: Some web-sites give this part number (KG4644A) for the gas-a-just rear shocks 81-85 (all). Other web-sites give the same part number but say, "exc. GSL-SE." Can anyone verify that this is the right part number for KYB rear gas-a-just shocks for my SE?

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illuminas all the way. . great for a DD / spirited driving car. more money to spend, but i like it more than my friend's blues
There is truth in this. I have blues on the SE, and Illuminas on the Miata. The blues handle great but are a bit harsh, the Illuminas are much more comfortable. If I were to do it over again I would have put Illuminas in the RX-7 too.
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the illuminas can be much more comfortable*

when i have the car on 5, and I go over a speed bump... it hurts.
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