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Old 05-15-2002, 06:10 PM
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RSB or AGX w/ springs?

If you had a choice (price not being a factor as it will most probably be a gift), which would be the first thing you'd get and why?

Taking these conditions into consideration:
1) Better handling
2) Untouched (if not slightly stiffer/harsher) ride quality
3) Overall driveability in a pothole-ridden community
4) Ability to still go over ramps/inclines or parking w/o fear of scrubbing/scraping.

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Old 05-15-2002, 06:14 PM
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RSB since ride quality will not change one bit and it won't affect driveability on crappy roads or ramps/curbs/etc....

But.... it depends on the springs u get... that may be better choice in terms of handling
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Old 05-15-2002, 06:23 PM
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I have my maxspeeds gathering dust in the closet
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Old 05-15-2002, 06:29 PM
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mannnnnn, if price doesnt matter, and you dont feel bad about ppl payn that much, id go w/ agx +springs cuz thats gonna run you ~$550+ where as even if you go w/ stillen rsb, its like 1/2 tha cost of agx/springs....i dont have a rsb, yet, so i cant say, but i would think agx+springs would do more for handling than just rsb...
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if u want more on the handling go with springs but if u don't want a harsher ride go with rsb
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Old 05-15-2002, 06:32 PM
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From what i've read as well, the AGX would give the best results in terms of handling. But i'm also trying to find an equilibrium between handling and comfort.

I'm already sounding like a broken record on this, but the roads where i frequent is already quite unbearable anytime i go over 20mph on the stock SE suspension.

Okay, not exactly unbearable... but it makes me feel sorry for the abuse the Max (and myself) is taking
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Old 05-15-2002, 07:15 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
From what i've read as well, the AGX would give the best results in terms of handling. But i'm also trying to find an equilibrium between handling and comfort.

I'm already sounding like a broken record on this, but the roads where i frequent is already quite unbearable anytime i go over 20mph on the stock SE suspension.

Okay, not exactly unbearable... but it makes me feel sorry for the abuse the Max (and myself) is taking
I'd go for a vb mod and stick with the addco rsb .
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LOL@Tan

Thanks for the responses so far guys!


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I'd go for a vb mod and stick with the addco rsb .
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Old 06-19-2002, 05:33 AM
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Originally posted by soundmike
I have my maxspeeds gathering dust in the closet
Is there something wrong with maxspeeds??? Or did you get something better???
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Nothing wrong with it really. I initially wanted to install it already but the lure of getting AGX put in at the same time is very tempting - not to mention more cost-efficient.

So before i actually go ahead and install it i'd just like to figure out if i should stick with stock struts + RSB or go all-out on the AGX.
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Originally posted by soundmike
Nothing wrong with it really. I initially wanted to install it already but the lure of getting AGX put in at the same time is very tempting - not to mention more cost-efficient.

So before i actually go ahead and install it i'd just like to figure out if i should stick with stock struts + RSB or go all-out on the AGX.
I had Stillen RSB on my 2000 SE and I didn't really like it.(sold it) The car still rolled in the corners alot.

I just installed H&Rs on my stock shocks and I love it. No more 4x4 look and the car handles great.
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of course AGX w/ springs if $ is not in the consideration.
b/c
1.Handles better than RSB
2.no more SUV wheel gap
3.better response
4.adjustable (even though stillen RSB is also adjustable, but I doubt anyone will remove wheels and adjust it)
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Old 06-19-2002, 10:07 AM
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So, as far as ride quality goes. Would it differ so much from stock SE struts? And will scraping be a problem when going through ramps or parking on lots with those 4" high stops/curbs?

The AGX is looking mighty fine the more i read your opinions.

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It would be more stiff for sure...but since it is ajustable, u can make it less stiff when u need to bring the family members to lunch.

and problems that come after dropping a car.
1.scraping on speed bumps, uneven roads.....etc
2.more dents on hood.
3.bumps....



Originally posted by soundmike
So, as far as ride quality goes. Would it differ so much from stock SE struts? And will scraping be a problem when going through ramps or parking on lots with those 4" high stops/curbs?

The AGX is looking mighty fine the more i read your opinions.

Thanks.
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