KYB AGX users!
03-21-2005, 12:05 AM
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KYB AGX users!
I know that everyone says "get illuminas" please dont post that in here, my point of this thread is to see what problems AGX users have run into with their struts. I know they have kind of a harsher ride in the winter, but anything else? any blowing out? im trying to see if there is a trend or anything.
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
03-21-2005, 01:15 AM
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i love mine , no problems to report other than i also bought the kyb dust boots and they are already torn and beat up. so i would say the dust boots are cheap and inferior, lol !
Mileage: 31,000 on the kyb agx's and going strong !
the advantage is you can adjust both front and rear settings to be firm for superior handling, or you can set them soft like stock. best of both worlds.
i say its a performance oriented shock and not a luxury sedan type thing
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Mileage: 31,000 on the kyb agx's and going strong !
the advantage is you can adjust both front and rear settings to be firm for superior handling, or you can set them soft like stock. best of both worlds.
i say its a performance oriented shock and not a luxury sedan type thing
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03-21-2005, 01:54 AM
#5
I have close to 40,000 KM (plus another 15,000 miles from the previous owner) on my AGX and I love them. Pretty harsh during really cold winter mornings, but nothing that I cannot live with. When they blow out I will probably get another used set.
03-21-2005, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Sky_99
I've extensively driven 4th gens with both the AGX and the Illuminas. I still chose the AGX/Tein combo. There isn't much of a difference IMO.
03-21-2005, 07:05 AM
#14
I wouldn't buy used shocks at all.. it's safety issue, like buying used seat belts.
I've had AGX for 20k miles and I'm very pleased with them. As everyone said, they're harsh in the cold no matter what setting you put them on, but that's the only real downfall. Lifetime warrantee, they are strong as ever for me, and have lasted through a low drop (Sprints) and now my Teins. I would gladly buy them again, just because I'm sick of everyone saying buy Illuminas
but to be fair I've never ridden in a car with Illuminas so much judgement is biased.
-Cyrus
I've had AGX for 20k miles and I'm very pleased with them. As everyone said, they're harsh in the cold no matter what setting you put them on, but that's the only real downfall. Lifetime warrantee, they are strong as ever for me, and have lasted through a low drop (Sprints) and now my Teins. I would gladly buy them again, just because I'm sick of everyone saying buy Illuminas
but to be fair I've never ridden in a car with Illuminas so much judgement is biased.-Cyrus
03-21-2005, 07:11 AM
#15
Originally Posted by DAVE Sz
How many of you would buy used AGXs?
03-21-2005, 08:11 AM
#19
Originally Posted by Kevin
very temperature sensitive , and pita to change ht rear settings
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
03-21-2005, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mzmtg
Lay on ground, reach behind wheel.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
not a true pita, i'm just being a b!tch.
03-21-2005, 10:03 AM
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im a broke college student so yea... used i think is the way to go, also is the lifetime warranty still in affect if i buy them used? i mean.. how will they know? as long as i have the original receipt... is there a way that they will know it was not me who bought them new?
03-21-2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Duck
im a broke college student so yea... used i think is the way to go, also is the lifetime warranty still in affect if i buy them used? i mean.. how will they know? as long as i have the original receipt... is there a way that they will know it was not me who bought them new?
apart of the broke college student club! would like to know aslo.
03-21-2005, 10:29 AM
#29
Originally Posted by Kevin
very temperature sensitive , and pita to change ht rear settings
03-21-2005, 11:19 AM
#30
I don't think AGX validates the warranty to anyone but the original owner. I wouldn't buy used ones unless local.
I've had mine for 9K and they are very nice and easily adjustable. They are stiff on chilly mornings and a bit stiff overall. In a while I'm going to FLT A2's.
I've had mine for 9K and they are very nice and easily adjustable. They are stiff on chilly mornings and a bit stiff overall. In a while I'm going to FLT A2's.
03-21-2005, 11:36 AM
#31
Originally Posted by mzmtg
Lay on ground, reach behind wheel.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
03-21-2005, 01:02 PM
#32
once again , you will hate your car , don't buy AGX, i have not heard about one orger who got more than 20k out of his AGX , and they suck really bad in Chicago's winter
what springs are you planing on using?
Nick.
what springs are you planing on using?
Nick.
03-21-2005, 01:27 PM
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Nick i already know your opinions, and you even said yourself that you are too picky with your suspension, we already talked about this at the naval base remember?
03-21-2005, 01:42 PM
#34
Originally Posted by Mr.Duck
Nick i already know your opinions, and you even said yourself that you are too picky with your suspension, we already talked about this at the naval base remember?
what a stubborn duck !!! , do what you want , but don't cry later.
KYB AGX will own you ~~~~
Nick.
03-21-2005, 02:06 PM
#35
Originally Posted by nick
what a stubborn duck !!! , do what you want , but don't cry later.
KYB AGX will own you ~~~~
Nick.
KYB AGX will own you ~~~~
Nick.
even if we can only get about 20K out of the strut thats a long time and with a lifetime warantee, wouldnt be a bad thing to replace and out your suspension every 20K make sure all is good.
maybe just in chicago those struts arent good for you
03-21-2005, 03:41 PM
#37
I love my AGX. Best mod ive done to the car yet! outside from my RSB that i HAVENT gotten yet lol
As for what i have heard, i heard tha the AGX are much more durable than the tokikos. As for them blowing within 20k miles.. thats BS unless they cut stock springs like idiots.
I have ground controls dropped about 2 inches or less all around, and i have them on the stiffest setting all the way around. Yeap its a stiff ride, but i LOVE the handling.
I would buy em again with the quickness.. if i were to get anything different it would either be koni or full coilovers for me..
As for what i have heard, i heard tha the AGX are much more durable than the tokikos. As for them blowing within 20k miles.. thats BS unless they cut stock springs like idiots.
I have ground controls dropped about 2 inches or less all around, and i have them on the stiffest setting all the way around. Yeap its a stiff ride, but i LOVE the handling.
I would buy em again with the quickness.. if i were to get anything different it would either be koni or full coilovers for me..
03-21-2005, 04:27 PM
#38
Originally Posted by mzmtg
Lay on ground, reach behind wheel.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
What's so hard about that?
It's harder to get to the illumina top-mounted ***** and Konis must be removed from the car to be adjusted.
Overall, the AGXs are cake.
03-21-2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by nick
once again , you will hate your car , don't buy AGX, i have not heard about one orger who got more than 20k out of his AGX , and they suck really bad in Chicago's winter
what springs are you planing on using?
Nick.
what springs are you planing on using?
Nick.
