hey guys suspension setup question koni str.t vs kyb agx/gr2

[agol]

alright so basically i have been riding on dropzone springs for awhile which are a pretty crappy ride since my oem oil filled struts blew. Well for christmas my parents are hooking me up and fixing my strut problem for me. I am replacing the rear right now and the front later because the front are not blown yet. I have looked and talked to my local import performance shop and they said that the kyb agx and gr2's are basically the same besides the fact that the agx is adjustable. The koni str.t though seems like the best option from reviews because correct me if im wrong but the str.t handles a drop. I am dropped about 2 inches. I don't want to know what suspension setups are better then what i have named i just want to know the facts about what i listed. I know the springs suck but im looking to get some quality struts since im not paying for them. Koni yellows are out of the question.

[choogee3]

The str.t is definatly the better budget shock for our cars. From what i have read, they ride like a yellow on full soft. I wouldn't even think about putting gr2's on a dropped car.

[Losiracer2]

I've got AGXs dropped on Ground Controls 2.5-3" and they've been fine for 5 yrs ~80k miles no leaks or anything. Only problem I had was one of the metal washers? came untacked from the shock body in the RR and was rattling so I just JB welded it back on and its been fine. All adjustability ranges work and there's a distinct difference between full soft and full stiff

[mndude07]

I've got AGXs dropped on Ground Controls 2.5-3" and they've been fine for 5 yrs ~80k miles no leaks or anything. Only problem I had was one of the metal washers? came untacked from the shock body in the RR and was rattling so I just JB welded it back on and its been fine. All adjustability ranges work and there's a distinct difference between full soft and full stiff

Full stiff on the AGX doesn't dampen race springs as well as Koni yellows on full soft. That says alot about both shocks, and I know this from experience.

Get the Koni Str.T shocks. They are the best for your money out of all three you listed. It sounds like your local shop at least knows what they're talking about. A shop around here told me Tokico was better than Koni once...I about vomited.

[Losiracer2]

Full stiff on the AGX doesn't dampen race springs as well as Koni yellows on full soft. That says alot about both shocks, and I know this from experience.

Get the Koni Str.T shocks. They are the best for your money out of all three you listed. It sounds like your local shop at least knows what they're talking about. A shop around here told me Tokico was better than Koni once...I about vomited.

gotta pay to play I guess. I didn't have upwards of 600+ to spend on shocks at the time (05') and I doubt the OP does either. And plus for another 100 or so you can get dedicated Coilover setup, such as Ksports made for our CB chassis so who would even bother getting Konis? times are changing, you can get a lot more for your money now than in the past with all the advancements in susp. technology

[mndude07]

gotta pay to play I guess. I didn't have upwards of 600+ to spend on shocks at the time (05') and I doubt the OP does either. And plus for another 100 or so you can get dedicated Coilover setup, such as Ksports made for our CB chassis so who would even bother getting Konis? times are changing, you can get a lot more for your money now than in the past with all the advancements in susp. technology

You think Ksports are better than Koni's? They certainly are not. The damper quality isn't there at all. Besides, coilovers are nothing new at all. Nothing we do to our cars is "new" its all been done before and a long time ago. New are things like flexures, third springs, and interters. I would put a spring of my choice on a Koni shock and have my car handle better than any Ksport, D2, or Tein product.

Think about it, ONLY 100 dollars more and you get the springs, threaded bodies, and fancy top-hats. For only 100 dollars more. What does that say about the quality of the dampers? Quality is clearly sacrificed to keep costs down, because if it weren't Koni's and Bilstein's would be alot cheaper than they are.

[steelbluesleepR]

And plus for another 100 or so you can get dedicated Coilover setup, such as Ksports made for our CB chassis so who would even bother getting Konis?

[cb7 dohc]

Im running kyb agx with eibach sport line spring, and the ride is nice

[cb7_with_snail]

IM kind of worried the cb i just bought came lowered with JUST megan racing lowering springs. nice drop and believe it or not VERY nice ride and every thing but i feel unsafe

[cb7_with_snail]

i want these bad, free shipping, good quality, cheap.
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...at=2528&page=1

[agol]

hey guys i really appreciate the feedback. i bought the koni str.t's just the 2 rear cause my front ones arent blown for $190 shipped. i am very happy with my purchase because i also believe that koni has a lifetime warranty. now i play the waiting game as i wait to get them installed! thanks for the help!

[cb7_with_snail]

oh very nice!

[C91BLX7]

You got two for 190? I got all four for $237shipped.

[agol]

well it was 160 plus 30 shipping cause i had to get rush delivery cause the place thats installing them i have an appt at next week
edit: but still thats a good deal. the sets i were seeing go on ebay were atleast 300

[C91BLX7]

well it was 160 plus 30 shipping cause i had to get rush delivery cause the place thats installing them i have an appt at next week
edit: but still thats a good deal. the sets i were seeing go on ebay were atleast 300

http://neuspeed.com/products/product...type=ns_import

$58 a pop with free shipping