Time for the I30's winter tune up . . . PARTS NEEDED!!!
 

Howdy folks,

Well, after trying to find out what made my car's front end clunk like crazy . . it was the front struts . .they're squashed. The ride was so uncomfortable it questioned me if this was a luxury car at all. I raised up the car and saw that there was oil dripping from the strut and the boot was cracked. Also, I noticed that my rear discs were warped, the local mechanic suggested they should be replaced since they were so thin and rear discs shouldn't ever be re-surfaced . . ?? If anyone can suggest a good place to get these parts, I'd greatly appreciate it. :confused:

Looks like I'll need:
2-Front struts
2-Rear brake discs
1- set of brake pads (EBC?)

Brake rotors - Brembo blanks from the group buy section

Brake pads - OEM, because it is the rear it doesn't matter, and OEM is quiet and pretty much dust free.

Front struts - looking for OEM replacement or better ones? If OEM, go with Tokico Blues, and Illuminas if upgrading.

Sounds like you are staying stock and looking for cheap replacements.
Struts - KYB GR2 or Tokico Blues (Group Buy or ebay, I prefer Tokico over KYB)
Rotors - blanks from NAPA
Pads - OEM

Yeah, I just want my car to stay in tip-top shape. I am willing to pay extra to get a more comfortable ride.

1. Struts .. . KYB or Tokico?
2. Brake Pads- Going with EBC . .
3. Brake Discs . . going with Brembo blanks . . .


Getting my parts @ partstrain.com
They have pretty decent prices.
Thanks again folks . . I'll keep you guys updated.

--Chester

I just found a website that sold both KYB and Tokico . . I am looking for the most comfortable ride ever . . which brand should I go with???

Tokico.

Damn I bought PBR ultimates and boy do they dust. Have to clean then like 3 times as frequent as OEMs

Most comfortable? monroe, Best Replacement Tokico.

Pads? ONLY go with oem unless you're tracking the car alot. trust me

Thanks for the advice.

Looks like im going with Tokico struts, EBC brakes, and Brembo blank discs.