Opinions on Shocks
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Opinions on Shocks
hey guys,
ive been driving more and more everyday and my commute to work has gotten to be a decent drive and i dont think my struts are giving me enough shock absorption through the retarded off - road like streets of NYC.
So i was just looking for some opinions on which struts i can get to make the car feel like new again or better. Im not looking for anything sporty just want a comfortable ride to work and back. I want to be able to pretend like this city actually has paved roads.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
ive been driving more and more everyday and my commute to work has gotten to be a decent drive and i dont think my struts are giving me enough shock absorption through the retarded off - road like streets of NYC.
So i was just looking for some opinions on which struts i can get to make the car feel like new again or better. Im not looking for anything sporty just want a comfortable ride to work and back. I want to be able to pretend like this city actually has paved roads.
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Tokico Blues will give you a nice ride. KYB-GR2's will firm things up a bit, but might actually feel harsh at times as they are a fairly firm strut. Monroe Sensatracks will also give you a pretty nice ride, with a bit more control then the Tokico's.
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maximarozin, I would suggest a set of Tokico blues. Outstanding comfortable ride. They are not harsh at all.
bkbajan, I would suggest the kyb gr-2's. However, if you are thinking about lowering the car I would go with Tokico Illumina's
bkbajan, I would suggest the kyb gr-2's. However, if you are thinking about lowering the car I would go with Tokico Illumina's
just get Koni's. It will give you much better ride quality.
Now, I'm running on Koni's & S Tech, the ride was harsh. But when I used Koni absorber with my stock spring (few months ago), the ride quality is way better than stock spring + stock strut.
And I've heard from members that Koni Absorber with H&R spring will give you pretty nice handling + ride quality.
Now, I'm running on Koni's & S Tech, the ride was harsh. But when I used Koni absorber with my stock spring (few months ago), the ride quality is way better than stock spring + stock strut.
And I've heard from members that Koni Absorber with H&R spring will give you pretty nice handling + ride quality.
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I'd check ebay first. Typically I'd just get the part numbers and use those in a google search and work my way down the list. I have the HP kit installed. As a DD, I like the ride and the overall feel of it. Ride height isn't too low and I'm not worried about some steep driveways or oversized speedbumps. So all in all, no complaints here.
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just get Koni's. It will give you much better ride quality.
Now, I'm running on Koni's & S Tech, the ride was harsh. But when I used Koni absorber with my stock spring (few months ago), the ride quality is way better than stock spring + stock strut.
And I've heard from members that Koni Absorber with H&R spring will give you pretty nice handling + ride quality.
Now, I'm running on Koni's & S Tech, the ride was harsh. But when I used Koni absorber with my stock spring (few months ago), the ride quality is way better than stock spring + stock strut.
And I've heard from members that Koni Absorber with H&R spring will give you pretty nice handling + ride quality.
im not sure what exactly the springs do for the ride, but im guessing the bumps i feel in the road are caused by the struts being worn?
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$327.14
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...item1c0f725a4c
OR
$429.08
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...item48391f8ead
Pay the extra $102 and call it a day.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...item1c0f725a4c
OR
$429.08
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...item48391f8ead
Pay the extra $102 and call it a day.
When you get lowered you'll feel more bumps
Btw, here is koni's part number for our cars, hope so it will help you.
8641-1362 Sport
8040-1242 Sport
other needed parts
I just purchased Tokico HP blues and lowering springs. The left front boot is ripped so I'll be purchasing new boots.
Everyhting but the boots and struts are original parts. Upgrading to these new struts what other new parts should I tag along with it? Mounts? Bushings?
Everyhting but the boots and struts are original parts. Upgrading to these new struts what other new parts should I tag along with it? Mounts? Bushings?
1. strut mount
2. upper rubber spring seat
3. strut bearing (If the old one was broken)
Rear :
1. Upper rubber spring seat
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Springs
Springs support the vehicle chassis or body and they can be considered the suspension’s “heart”. Their “energy memory” is what allows suspension movement. Body motion, or wheel/tire motion transmits kinetic energy (or load) to compress the spring. When the energy dissipates, the spring decompresses by releasing its stored energy and returns to its normal height.
Springs maintain ride height, influence body motion (pitch and roll) and ride quality as well as tire adhesion. Springs can be in coil, leaf or torsion bar form. Rubber air bags are also a form of spring. Generally, the heavier and higher a vehicle is, the stiffer the spring needs to be. A common way to lower a vehicle for improved handling or appearance is installing shorter springs. But be aware that a stiffer (shorter) spring will cause some loss of ride quality and reduced suspension travel. Excessive lowering will cause a very harsh ride, poor handling and possible suspension damage.
Shock Absorbers
Springs, suspension components and pivot bushings allow suspension movement, but something is needed to eliminate excess movement. Without proper control, suspension motion will become excessive and even violent. If springs are the heart, then shocks can be considered the brains. Shocks use hydraulic friction to damp out or resist suspension movement. While springs are “load sensitive” devices, shocks react to suspension velocities. They remove kinetic (or movement) energy from the suspension and convert it into heat, which is dissipated into the air. Shocks work in two directions. Compression (or closing) direction works with the spring to reduce bottoming and help keep the tire in contact with the road surface. Rebound (or extension) controls the release of spring energy as it returns to its normal height, so the vehicle doesn’t bounce or float. Excessive shock control delivers a harsh ride and reduced traction, while too little control allows the chassis and tires too much movement.
Springs support the vehicle chassis or body and they can be considered the suspension’s “heart”. Their “energy memory” is what allows suspension movement. Body motion, or wheel/tire motion transmits kinetic energy (or load) to compress the spring. When the energy dissipates, the spring decompresses by releasing its stored energy and returns to its normal height.
Springs maintain ride height, influence body motion (pitch and roll) and ride quality as well as tire adhesion. Springs can be in coil, leaf or torsion bar form. Rubber air bags are also a form of spring. Generally, the heavier and higher a vehicle is, the stiffer the spring needs to be. A common way to lower a vehicle for improved handling or appearance is installing shorter springs. But be aware that a stiffer (shorter) spring will cause some loss of ride quality and reduced suspension travel. Excessive lowering will cause a very harsh ride, poor handling and possible suspension damage.
Shock Absorbers
Springs, suspension components and pivot bushings allow suspension movement, but something is needed to eliminate excess movement. Without proper control, suspension motion will become excessive and even violent. If springs are the heart, then shocks can be considered the brains. Shocks use hydraulic friction to damp out or resist suspension movement. While springs are “load sensitive” devices, shocks react to suspension velocities. They remove kinetic (or movement) energy from the suspension and convert it into heat, which is dissipated into the air. Shocks work in two directions. Compression (or closing) direction works with the spring to reduce bottoming and help keep the tire in contact with the road surface. Rebound (or extension) controls the release of spring energy as it returns to its normal height, so the vehicle doesn’t bounce or float. Excessive shock control delivers a harsh ride and reduced traction, while too little control allows the chassis and tires too much movement.
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Springs
Springs support the vehicle chassis or body and they can be considered the suspension’s “heart”. Their “energy memory” is what allows suspension movement. Body motion, or wheel/tire motion transmits kinetic energy (or load) to compress the spring. When the energy dissipates, the spring decompresses by releasing its stored energy and returns to its normal height.
Springs maintain ride height, influence body motion (pitch and roll) and ride quality as well as tire adhesion. Springs can be in coil, leaf or torsion bar form. Rubber air bags are also a form of spring. Generally, the heavier and higher a vehicle is, the stiffer the spring needs to be. A common way to lower a vehicle for improved handling or appearance is installing shorter springs. But be aware that a stiffer (shorter) spring will cause some loss of ride quality and reduced suspension travel. Excessive lowering will cause a very harsh ride, poor handling and possible suspension damage.
Shock Absorbers
Springs, suspension components and pivot bushings allow suspension movement, but something is needed to eliminate excess movement. Without proper control, suspension motion will become excessive and even violent. If springs are the heart, then shocks can be considered the brains. Shocks use hydraulic friction to damp out or resist suspension movement. While springs are “load sensitive” devices, shocks react to suspension velocities. They remove kinetic (or movement) energy from the suspension and convert it into heat, which is dissipated into the air. Shocks work in two directions. Compression (or closing) direction works with the spring to reduce bottoming and help keep the tire in contact with the road surface. Rebound (or extension) controls the release of spring energy as it returns to its normal height, so the vehicle doesn’t bounce or float. Excessive shock control delivers a harsh ride and reduced traction, while too little control allows the chassis and tires too much movement.
Springs support the vehicle chassis or body and they can be considered the suspension’s “heart”. Their “energy memory” is what allows suspension movement. Body motion, or wheel/tire motion transmits kinetic energy (or load) to compress the spring. When the energy dissipates, the spring decompresses by releasing its stored energy and returns to its normal height.
Springs maintain ride height, influence body motion (pitch and roll) and ride quality as well as tire adhesion. Springs can be in coil, leaf or torsion bar form. Rubber air bags are also a form of spring. Generally, the heavier and higher a vehicle is, the stiffer the spring needs to be. A common way to lower a vehicle for improved handling or appearance is installing shorter springs. But be aware that a stiffer (shorter) spring will cause some loss of ride quality and reduced suspension travel. Excessive lowering will cause a very harsh ride, poor handling and possible suspension damage.
Shock Absorbers
Springs, suspension components and pivot bushings allow suspension movement, but something is needed to eliminate excess movement. Without proper control, suspension motion will become excessive and even violent. If springs are the heart, then shocks can be considered the brains. Shocks use hydraulic friction to damp out or resist suspension movement. While springs are “load sensitive” devices, shocks react to suspension velocities. They remove kinetic (or movement) energy from the suspension and convert it into heat, which is dissipated into the air. Shocks work in two directions. Compression (or closing) direction works with the spring to reduce bottoming and help keep the tire in contact with the road surface. Rebound (or extension) controls the release of spring energy as it returns to its normal height, so the vehicle doesn’t bounce or float. Excessive shock control delivers a harsh ride and reduced traction, while too little control allows the chassis and tires too much movement.
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