KYB VS Gabriel
06-23-2005, 07:17 PM
#4
I just installed the Gabriels on all four corners and I have to say that they're just fine. NO shock will make your 15-year-old car behave like a Lotus. However, the Gabriels do behave and will help your car act respectably. I enjoy mine immensely and if you have a choice to make (and no Autocrosses to run) then buy the Gabriels and be happy.
06-24-2005, 05:19 AM
#9
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what about koni's, i am needing to replace mine. but havent decided what to get yet. been reading through the posts for a week or two trying to decide which is best to go with. it there anything else that should be replaced at the same time as long as have it appart?
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06-24-2005, 10:56 AM
#11
Yeah, I don't know much about the gabes, but I just installed some KYB's with some sprints in the front and they seem to do pretty well for, though anything you put on with springs ia a little bumpy of a ride 
06-24-2005, 01:35 PM
#13
Originally Posted by Belac
what about koni's, i am needing to replace mine. but havent decided what to get yet. been reading through the posts for a week or two trying to decide which is best to go with. it there anything else that should be replaced at the same time as long as have it appart?
probably will need to buy new dustboots.
06-24-2005, 01:39 PM
#14
Good idea to change your dustboots, unless you have recently. My stock ones were totally trashed. Dustboots/bumpers aren't really cheap, either -- about $15-$18 each.
Oh, I also found out that the KYB rear dust boots don't fit on Tokicos. The dustboots from NAPA fit in the rear if you have Toks. They serve the same function, I just got a better deal on the KYB boots locally, but had to take the rears back and go to NAPA.
I have Tokico blue struts and Eibach springs all the way around. I really like the way the car handles. Obviously, it's stiffer than stock, but I have driven it back from Seattle (3.5 hours) and to Woodburn, Ore. and back (1.5 hours each way) and not been bothered by them.
Oh, I also found out that the KYB rear dust boots don't fit on Tokicos. The dustboots from NAPA fit in the rear if you have Toks. They serve the same function, I just got a better deal on the KYB boots locally, but had to take the rears back and go to NAPA.
I have Tokico blue struts and Eibach springs all the way around. I really like the way the car handles. Obviously, it's stiffer than stock, but I have driven it back from Seattle (3.5 hours) and to Woodburn, Ore. and back (1.5 hours each way) and not been bothered by them.
06-24-2005, 01:41 PM
#15
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
Oh, I also found out that the KYB rear dust boots don't fit on Tokicos. The dustboots from NAPA fit in the rear if you have Toks.
06-28-2005, 10:15 PM
#16
so how long do you guys give the gabrials that my dad made me put on my car till they die?
btw they perform at least 10x better with SE springs then the blown stock struts with GXE springs
btw they perform at least 10x better with SE springs then the blown stock struts with GXE springs
06-29-2005, 06:55 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by Geerhed
NO shock will make your 15-year-old car behave like a Lotus.
06-29-2005, 07:39 AM
#21
Originally Posted by kcidmil
ahh, but the combination of Konis, Eibach, Fstb & Rstb will get you pretty close. Also, a few of the other goodies offered by Blehmco will get you even closer still.
06-29-2005, 08:31 AM
#22
Originally Posted by kcidmil
ahh, but the combination of Konis, Eibach, Fstb & Rstb will get you pretty close. Also, a few of the other goodies offered by Blehmco will get you even closer still.
06-29-2005, 12:23 PM
#23
Originally Posted by twinkle
so how long do you guys give the gabrials that my dad made me put on my car till they die?
btw they perform at least 10x better with SE springs then the blown stock struts with GXE springs
btw they perform at least 10x better with SE springs then the blown stock struts with GXE springs
06-29-2005, 12:28 PM
#24
Originally Posted by Mizeree_X
KYB boots fit on my Tokicos 
Like Shawn said, maybe KYB changed them. I bought brand new KYB boots/bumpers and the opening through the thick part (bumper) was too small for the Tokicos to fit through.
Shawn, I also tried it again when I got home and there was no way...that's part of the reason I had to wait a few days to finish the rears. I was waiting for NAPA to get the boots.
on the sway bars. I only have a rear one (ST) and the stock front and I can really tell a difference in handling.
06-29-2005, 04:28 PM
#28
Shoulda just cut/drilled them bigger.
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
I forgot to check back in this thread.
Like Shawn said, maybe KYB changed them. I bought brand new KYB boots/bumpers and the opening through the thick part (bumper) was too small for the Tokicos to fit through.
Shawn, I also tried it again when I got home and there was no way...that's part of the reason I had to wait a few days to finish the rears. I was waiting for NAPA to get the boots.
on the sway bars. I only have a rear one (ST) and the stock front and I can really tell a difference in handling.
Like Shawn said, maybe KYB changed them. I bought brand new KYB boots/bumpers and the opening through the thick part (bumper) was too small for the Tokicos to fit through.
Shawn, I also tried it again when I got home and there was no way...that's part of the reason I had to wait a few days to finish the rears. I was waiting for NAPA to get the boots.
on the sway bars. I only have a rear one (ST) and the stock front and I can really tell a difference in handling.
06-29-2005, 05:05 PM
#29
Originally Posted by livnlfe2damax89
yup he said they were really good .... they feel better than the original ones that were in there allmost 300,000 ( left rear froze solid)just googled em and only saw them outside the US.
maybe that's why I've never heard of them
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