what to go with for springs and struts
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what to go with for springs and struts
i like a nice stiff suspension any one have any seguestions for a good set up and about how much it will cost
note that i am a poor college student lol
note that i am a poor college student lol
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not to hijack your thread or anything but I'm trying to figure out what suspension setup I want to go with as well.
I come from a german FWD background and my last car (02 GTI) had Bilstein PSS9 (9pt adjustable) coilovers, so I'm looking for something that's very adjustable.
I do a lot of "canyon carving" style driving, lots of tight twisties, but I would also like to try my hand at drifting though, so I want something that can adjust for two very dissimilar driving styles.
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Josh
I come from a german FWD background and my last car (02 GTI) had Bilstein PSS9 (9pt adjustable) coilovers, so I'm looking for something that's very adjustable.
I do a lot of "canyon carving" style driving, lots of tight twisties, but I would also like to try my hand at drifting though, so I want something that can adjust for two very dissimilar driving styles.
Cheers,
Josh
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"GAB" struts are KYB in japan. Tire rack has kyb AGX adjustable struts for a little over 400 shipped. I went with TEIN stech springs, 140 at rxecret, and the AGX's.
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so if you had no money limitations and the same handling needs, would you still go with the KYB AGXs and Tein springs. I guess I'm asking the "if money was no object" question. I don't mind dropping a grand and change on my suspension if it's going to make my experience that much better. Not saying I've got a lot of money, but you know the old saying, if something's worth doing, then it's worth doing right.
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Originally Posted by tecknomage
i like a nice stiff suspension any one have any seguestions for a good set up and about how much it will cost
note that i am a poor college student lol
note that i am a poor college student lol
The KYB AGX shocks are my favorite because the rear shocks are externally adjustable, unlike the Tokico adjustable shocks. The Tokicos have to be adjusted from the top, requiring you to remove the rear speakers to make an adjustment. The KYBs have an 8-point dial on the side of the shock. The fronts on the KYBs are 4-way adjustable on the top.
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Originally Posted by BDoty311
Personally I like the Eibach Pro-kit springs with KYB AGX shocks. I like the Eibachs because they are progressive-rate springs, which makes them less harsh on small bumps, but nice and stiff when you want to carve up some road.
The KYB AGX shocks are my favorite because the rear shocks are externally adjustable, unlike the Tokico adjustable shocks. The Tokicos have to be adjusted from the top, requiring you to remove the rear speakers to make an adjustment. The KYBs have an 8-point dial on the side of the shock. The fronts on the KYBs are 4-way adjustable on the top.
The KYB AGX shocks are my favorite because the rear shocks are externally adjustable, unlike the Tokico adjustable shocks. The Tokicos have to be adjusted from the top, requiring you to remove the rear speakers to make an adjustment. The KYBs have an 8-point dial on the side of the shock. The fronts on the KYBs are 4-way adjustable on the top.
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Originally Posted by BDoty311
Personally I like the Eibach Pro-kit springs with KYB AGX shocks. I like the Eibachs because they are progressive-rate springs, which makes them less harsh on small bumps, but nice and stiff when you want to carve up some road.
The KYB AGX shocks are my favorite because the rear shocks are externally adjustable, unlike the Tokico adjustable shocks. The Tokicos have to be adjusted from the top, requiring you to remove the rear speakers to make an adjustment. The KYBs have an 8-point dial on the side of the shock. The fronts on the KYBs are 4-way adjustable on the top.
The KYB AGX shocks are my favorite because the rear shocks are externally adjustable, unlike the Tokico adjustable shocks. The Tokicos have to be adjusted from the top, requiring you to remove the rear speakers to make an adjustment. The KYBs have an 8-point dial on the side of the shock. The fronts on the KYBs are 4-way adjustable on the top.
intresting that would be nice since i have the vert
any clue what that would run me ?
and any tips on what to set them at if i do get them ?
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I got the KYB AGX's and the Racing Beat Spring/Swaybar package, I have no complaints. You might also want to look into the toe eliminator bushings that disable the DTSS "rear steer" system, they will make the car feel more "natural" in fast corners, and they're only $40 or so, but something of a a pain to install.
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Your basic stiff setup would be - KYB adjustable struts with RS*R Race springs. If you want to spend another $100 or so, you can get even stiffer custom spring rate Ground Control coilovers.