i know about the tokios and koni are there other decent brands out there....how are the blistens, monroes, gaberials, etc....

 

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Bilstein makes good products and I've never heard a complaint about them. Strictly as build quality they and the Koni are the best IMO. I would put the Monroe and the Gabriel (not to be confused with GAB) at the bottom of your listed products for most applications.

 

Perhaps KYB GR2's, but keep in mind they are OEM replacements, I have seen too many people put coilover sleeves or lowering springs on them.

Edit: noticed that you have an FD, I am not even sure if they make them for FD's but if they do, they're worth a look and haven't heard any complaints when used within their capabalities.

 

im thinking about putting r1 shocks on tein s-techs

 

does anyone know where to get OEM r1 shocks? i want to replace my shocks with new oem ones cuz i want to keep my car original and my 2 of my stock ones are getting a little worn

 

Previous owner had KYB on my FD, damn it rattle my teeth. I swapped them out for tokico and it's much more comfortable.

 

IMO, if you are going to replace the shocks, why not just get adjustable ones? They are likely to cost about the same (if not less than OEM) and give far more adjustability.

I'm all for keeping cars OEM (to a point), but there are some things which are just better....

 

yeah but i have a pristine condition cym, there's no more than 150 left in the USA and even less in a condition thats worthy of restoring. im not modding it at all and want to make a museum quality car, for now daily driving and canyon carving haha

if i had any other kind of FD i would screw all of this and go for coilovers