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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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need advice on correct struts!!!!

hey wuts up guys, i need help on what struts to put on the max with H&R springs. I heard that the H&R give 30% stiffer than stock springs and that KYB gives 15% stiffer strut than stock so it would be incorrect to use the KYB combo from many people because of the differential. Iam thinking bout slappin in some monroe sensatracs in there because i have no more ideas since i cant afford adjustables. I would love to have as close to stock se suspension as possible... thanks guys and please dont rip me up for some advice haha believe me ive searched plentyy on this subject, thanks for your help.
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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if you had bothered to do some research (and please dont claim that you did) you would have found that you want Tokico Blues
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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i have done plenty of research my man and i heard that tokico blues would be great, but the man i have connections with doesnt sell the tokico's and therefor i couldnt get a great deal on them. its pretty much eother monroe sensatracs or kyb. im just stuck on which ones to get and need some opinions because i cant decide hahah
Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:47 AM
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IMO, get some adjustables, either the Illuminas or the AGXs, that way regardless of the springs, you can just adjust the struts to match the spring rates.
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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IMO, get some adjustables, either the Illuminas or the AGXs, that way regardless of the springs, you can just adjust the struts to match the spring rates.
I'm really considering the KYB AGX struts....do you know where I can get them for a really good price??
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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they dont make AGX for 5th generations
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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You get what you pay for. Buy a used set of illuminas. Better than a new set of struts that wont do any better than stock...though those on stock with H&R seem to enjoy their ride.
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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buy the tokico HP (blues) or Illuminas, cant go wrong with Tokico's
I have Tokico blues on my car with stock springs and they feel great. better than stock.

I got mine on Ebay, for $280 shipped. brand new, with full warranty.
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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the monroe or the gr2s are stock replacements. you want either blues or illuminas. if i were you i'd wait a week or two, save up and get the illuminanas you'll be happy you did. TRUST ME.
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Check out Ebay for some nice deals or the 5th Gen listings.

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