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Koni yellows vs KYB AGX for my FC

Old Aug 31, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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Koni yellows vs KYB AGX for my FC

Which is better?
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 04:21 AM
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kyb
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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I only have experience with the KYB AGX shocks on my race car with coilovers. They are garbage. They are nothing but a fancy street shock. I get wheel chatter on the front outside wheel on hard turns.

This might not apply if you are running stock springs. But if you are running stock springs an adjustable shock is really not necessary.
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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kyb = trash
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Old Sep 1, 2003 | 08:49 PM
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Ill be using coilovers, and pretty stiff springs.
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Old Sep 6, 2003 | 01:15 AM
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My konis are awesome with my gc coilovers!
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Old Sep 7, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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A friend has AGX's on a DSM Talon. With very stiff springs and some track use, he's blown out both rears in about a year. I think they are designed for street use with mild spring rate increases.
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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how much does that stuff usally cost?
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Old Sep 8, 2003 | 10:23 AM
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agx's! i'm still selling new ones!! 375 plus shipping!!

i have agx's in my car + eibach pro's, not the BEST setup, but it performs pretty damn well. I have no complaints.
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