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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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Whats best or better: KYB or TOKICO's Adjustables
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Whats best or better: KYB or TOKICO's Adjustables
I don't know if better is the right word; on any case the AGX are cheaper
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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You can get a full set of KYB AGX off Ebay for 350.

Combine that with Eibach springs and you've got a good smooth Daily driver, and when adjusted stiff a pretty solid performance platform.

for $600 it's the best option short of Coil overs IMHO.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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yea I see them on ebay for both, but wondering if they are the same or its just the price thats different. Im getting the RB lowering springs kit which include the swaybars. Just need to get a fit on the shocks and make a discussion on what to buy.

Just for thought, is it nessesary to even replace the swaybars, they are stock on my car.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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Whether or not it's necessary is really up to you, and what you plan on doing with the car.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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well just normal summer driving on VT roads and maybe a race here or there. Those of you who dont know VT road are very unpredictable, meaning road conditions. The car doesnt get driven in the wintertime either.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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I went with the tokico ones based on reviews and reputation. Yes they cost more, but I seemed to find more people that had problems with the agx ones. Either way would probably be pretty good. I just did not want to skimp in this area. I did see some shock dyno numbers on the forum that suggested the agx had a larger adjustment range though.

Good luck.
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