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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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replacement struts

looking for a good replacement for the fronts that isn't going to set me back too much. whats good and at a fair price. the first person to start talking expensive adjustable **** will be struck by lightning and there 7 will blow up. pre thanks guys.
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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Bilsteins are real good. not adjustable and will last a long while, but you can't pick those up at any parts store. I heard that mazda used bilsteins in the first place. But, if you're budget limited then I would figure the off the shelf KYB or Monroe shocks will do you just fine.

IMO, if your gonna get shocks, get good ones. Koni/Tokico/KYB (AGX)

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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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thats what i wanted to do. a good non-adjustable. where is a good place to grab these at?
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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you're gonna have to search the net for bilstein dealers. i've never bought any before. if they came on 7's from the factory, it's quite possible that mazda might have some. that's about all i can tell you.

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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:28 PM
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KYB makes some non-adjustables too (gas-a-just line). I've always heard good things about KYB as far as performance and value -- I've never owned any personally but hundreds of others here have. Personally I've got the AGXs on my list when I start spending money on the suspension...
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:38 PM
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You can get Tokico blues, they're nonadjustable and have worked well in my old NA.
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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i found the kyb gr-2 at tirerack for 82. probably will go with those as they same nice and within budget.

edit: mazdatrix is a ripoff on agx prices, damn.
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:55 PM
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Tokico blues are great performance for good price.
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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i have KYB AGX's matched up with eibach progressive rate springs... wasnt to expensive either
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Old Dec 18, 2002 | 07:08 PM
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the KYB non-adjustables for the rx7 consist of 2 GR-2's and 2 gas-a-justs. they are pretty cheap and have a lifetime warranty. I bought the AGX's though, they're real nice, and fair priced also. mine were $370 shipped.
(and I put eibach pro-kits on them!)
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 06:45 AM
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I have the KYB gas a just an GR-2 combo, just got them put on today, I think they are a good replacement over stock. I had blown suspension with the AAS so its a lovely change, LOL. It kind of feels like my stock 91. I think Im gonna get some springs and see what it does. I paid 250 for the set.
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