OMG...new stock shocks are rough
08-15-03, 11:05 AM
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OMG...new stock shocks are rough
I had my rear shocks installed yesterday, they are KYB (I think they are stock replacements?) , they say R-2 on them or something like that. My old shocks had 165k MILES so they were worn out I guess.
I could almost not bear the ride to work, the Jolting on rough highway is horrible. On a smooth road, they feel great. I also noticed the improved responsivness when making a quick turn.
The rear of my car sits higher than with my stock shocks, looks kinda odd.
I could almost not bear the ride to work, the Jolting on rough highway is horrible. On a smooth road, they feel great. I also noticed the improved responsivness when making a quick turn.
The rear of my car sits higher than with my stock shocks, looks kinda odd.
08-15-03, 11:28 AM
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Originally posted by adam c
Why didn't you get the adjustable Tokico Illumina's?
Why didn't you get the adjustable Tokico Illumina's?
08-15-03, 01:04 PM
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With worn and blown-out shocks, the car will sit lower. The car *may* settle a bit after about a week with the new shocks, but not much.
Yeah, stock the 3rd gen had a pretty rough ride. But, you'll be amazed at the difference when you take a corner!
Did you get just plain vanilla KYB's, or actual stock shocks from the dealer?
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Yeah, stock the 3rd gen had a pretty rough ride. But, you'll be amazed at the difference when you take a corner!
Did you get just plain vanilla KYB's, or actual stock shocks from the dealer?
Dale
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Re: OMG...new stock shocks are rough
Originally posted by ZeroBanger
I could almost not bear the ride to work, the Jolting on rough highway is horrible. On a smooth road, they feel great. I also noticed the improved responsivness when making a quick turn.
I could almost not bear the ride to work, the Jolting on rough highway is horrible. On a smooth road, they feel great. I also noticed the improved responsivness when making a quick turn.
David, you should take a ride in my car now that the HKS springs and Koni shocks are installed. Turning the shocks to a pretty firm setting results in a warning bell with a voice saying "Kidney damage iminent!".......
08-15-03, 09:34 PM
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Re: Re: OMG...new stock shocks are rough
Originally posted by rynberg
Wuss...
David, you should take a ride in my car now that the HKS springs and Koni shocks are installed. Turning the shocks to a pretty firm setting results in a warning bell with a voice saying "Kidney damage iminent!".......
Wuss...
David, you should take a ride in my car now that the HKS springs and Koni shocks are installed. Turning the shocks to a pretty firm setting results in a warning bell with a voice saying "Kidney damage iminent!".......
when can we get together? I want to compare. Maybe something is wrong.
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Re: Re: Re: OMG...new stock shocks are rough
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when can we get together? I want to compare. Maybe something is wrong.
when can we get together? I want to compare. Maybe something is wrong.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: OMG...new stock shocks are rough
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I'll give you a call tomorrow....
I'll give you a call tomorrow....
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Originally posted by tgriesel
Yes, now I'm happy. Did you install the trailing arms and toe links? Tom
Yes, now I'm happy.
Did you install the trailing arms and toe links? Tom
tyler went for a ride in my car and was "shocked" by my ...ehhhh shocks.
08-17-03, 09:43 PM
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better get rid of the car and go with the late 70's cadillacliac fleetwood if you looking for a smooth ride.
But really, you drive a sports car dont you? dont you want it to handel like one?
iv driven other cars with GR-2's (im sure thats what you have.) and i have to say that im not impressed with that damper at all. its low speed damping is ok, but the highspeed damping is just crappy. i could feel the tires 'bounce' over large bumps because it wasnt properly dampend.
But really, you drive a sports car dont you? dont you want it to handel like one?
iv driven other cars with GR-2's (im sure thats what you have.) and i have to say that im not impressed with that damper at all. its low speed damping is ok, but the highspeed damping is just crappy. i could feel the tires 'bounce' over large bumps because it wasnt properly dampend.
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As an update....
I rode in David's car....those GR-2s are pretty stiff. I would rate them about the same as my Koni/HKS setup turned about half a turn from full soft.
I rode in David's car....those GR-2s are pretty stiff. I would rate them about the same as my Koni/HKS setup turned about half a turn from full soft.
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Originally posted by OC_
better get rid of the car and go with the late 70's cadillacliac fleetwood if you looking for a smooth ride.
But really, you drive a sports car dont you? dont you want it to handel like one?
iv driven other cars with GR-2's (im sure thats what you have.) and i have to say that im not impressed with that damper at all. its low speed damping is ok, but the highspeed damping is just crappy. i could feel the tires 'bounce' over large bumps because it wasnt properly dampend.
better get rid of the car and go with the late 70's cadillacliac fleetwood if you looking for a smooth ride.
But really, you drive a sports car dont you? dont you want it to handel like one?
iv driven other cars with GR-2's (im sure thats what you have.) and i have to say that im not impressed with that damper at all. its low speed damping is ok, but the highspeed damping is just crappy. i could feel the tires 'bounce' over large bumps because it wasnt properly dampend.
dont lecture me, thanks.
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Did somebody forget about me rynberg? I'm very curious to know how both your car rides compared to mine. It seems unusually stiff for 93 base suspension......
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
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Originally posted by EviLPeNeviL
Did somebody forget about me rynberg? I'm very curious to know how both your car rides compared to mine. It seems unusually stiff for 93 base suspension......
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
Did somebody forget about me rynberg? I'm very curious to know how both your car rides compared to mine. It seems unusually stiff for 93 base suspension......
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
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Originally posted by EviLPeNeviL
Did somebody forget about me rynberg? I'm very curious to know how both your car rides compared to mine. It seems unusually stiff for 93 base suspension......
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
Did somebody forget about me rynberg? I'm very curious to know how both your car rides compared to mine. It seems unusually stiff for 93 base suspension......
-Dan
BTW, you still busy with the inlaws or what?
93s had the hardest suspension of the three years. I guarantee you that my new suspension rides MUCH harder than yours now....
BTW, yeah I forgot about you too...