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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Will aftermarket struts and shocks make that big of a difference?

I have OEM struts ans shcoks on my max right now but I do have H&R on them though. Car is lowered but ride quality still feels like stock so it fells all i got was the look. it feeels a little harsher but not alot. So I was wondering if I should get aftermarker struts and springs?

Is H&R with tokico blue struts and shocks a good setup or what should I pair upi with H&R?

thanks
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 06:41 PM
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If your going to get non-adjustables go with GR-2's....the rear tokico HP's (blues) are real soft and can blow with only a slight drop. I know this because my Eibachs have worn out my rear tokico's but the fronts still seem to be OK. Gr-2's are a bit cheaper anyhow.
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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so any other advice with what to choose with H&R springs?
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 10:19 PM
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I got eibachs with GR-2s. They've held up well and by far the cheapest. Most people swear by AGXs though.
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:00 PM
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I have Blues and Prokits, I wish I got GR2s or AGXs (or Illuminas if you have the cash).
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vsamoylov
I have OEM struts ans shcoks on my max right now but I do have H&R on them though. Car is lowered but ride quality still feels like stock so it fells all i got was the look. it feeels a little harsher but not alot. So I was wondering if I should get aftermarker struts and springs?

Is H&R with tokico blue struts and shocks a good setup or what should I pair upi with H&R?

thanks
Man, were you drunk when you typed this?
Old Jan 22, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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Go with KYB AGX. My car has KYB AGX shocks and H&R springs. They feel great. Conservative drop and a very comfy ride.
Old Jan 23, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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Koni or Illuminias are the only way to go.


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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 11:33 AM
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no, i wasn't drunk when i wrote that but lol. i am thinking of gettting illuminas though. i want adjustable though. keep the opinions comming.
Old Jan 25, 2004 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave B
Koni or Illuminias are the only way to go.


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Illuminas ride much better then Koni's and are a direct replacement. The Koni units (fronts only) need to be inserted into a chopped OEM strut. The rears are a direct replacement application but cannot be adjusted unless taken off the car and disassembled. Whats the point of having an adjustable suspension if you can't adjust it without major work?
Old Jan 25, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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I vote Illumina's, people swear by them. I've had AGX's for almost 2 years now, and I've gotten sick of the stiff ride
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