Hi,
is it ok to install KYB AGX with Racing Beat springs in my car if it has the AAS stock?

thanks

 

your AAS is simply a module that mounts on top of the strut....if you take the modules off and throw them away you can use any struts that the non-AAS FC can use. IMHO the AAS is worthless anyway..unless you keep it maintained all the time, which costs$$. Just can it and you wil be fine

 

well, I happen to love my AAS... that how it came and that's how it'll stay

 

Who the heck is slingshotsi??? That's my post!

 

The answer is yes. It's perfectly fine to replace the OEM AAS suspension with new performance stuff. You can just throw away all the actuators. Don't forget to ditch the AAS computer which is located in the spare tire well.
You can then re-label the switch in the center consile to say "Fire Passenger Ejection Seat" or something completely different

Cory
Didn't actually HAVE the AAS computer because the P.O.took it out to make space for a CD changer...Go figure.

 

I was just about to ask the same question. I talked RX-7 specialties here in Calgary and they said the exact same thing as above. Just ditch the actuator and they will work.

They also said that you have to add a little shim of some sort in when installing the new shocks or struts. Im not a 100% sure as to where or even if you need it?

anyone else know?

 

Shim? I', no expert but didn't use a shim... Directions, THERE's a good idea

 

first of all, if you actually have a WORKING AAS, you must keep in mind that you are a minority in here...you are only the SECOND one I have ever seen here that has AAS and likes it! It was a good system, but it was costly to maintain as I understand, and required periodic upkeep that apparently most previous owners have not bothered to do. Hence, almost all of us who now have AAS cars have found that you can tell no difference in the settings. if you would refer back to my post you will see that I stated it was worthless UNLESS maintained, so easy there tiger.....

 

I think my AAS works. Or maybe its my mind. I still want a better suspension tho.

 

the AAS did work well when the car was new...back then a set of eibachs on an AAS car was sweet...it felt stock, was a bit lower and tightened up nicely when pushed thanks to forgiving progressive springs. these days, most of the AAS stuff is old and usually stuck and crudded up. most people here have replaced it with KYB's and some sort of spring or Tockico or Koni struts...think of AAS as an old form of the Tein EDFC albeit a lot less adustable and functional...same premise, same basic idea. KYB AGX's and most any spring available (except for intrax - just for lowering, poor spring rates/quality) blows most owners away compared to even a healthy stock setup. The FC chassis is extremely rigid, especially for it's age, and is very predictable and forgiving (except for those aging DTSS bushings).

 

on my 88GXL, the AAS worked. Regular driving, you couldn't notice a difference, but when pushing it, you could.

but on my 87GXL, which I have now, the struts were already replaced with non-adjustable when I bought it. Oh well. It is kinda worthless...just unneeded weight, if you ask me

 

just do what the people say. I have AGX's and Suspension Techniques springs on my GXL.

 

That is the exact setup i was going to use. KYB AGX shocks and RB springs. Has anyone used this setup or have any good news about it?????
Josh

 

TEIN makes a electronic valving system that fits some of their high end coilover sets. VERY expensive.