Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...?
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Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...?
I'm running 2 front and 3 back with my h&r sports. Is it bad for the struts to run them on 4's??? Would it make them blow faster? I like daily driving with a stiff ride, and it's also easier to get over bumps and driveways without scrapping. 
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (Vtecfool)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vtecfool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how often do you guys change the settings?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Once a year. I have a winter and a summer/autox season setting.
3f/2r in the summer and 2f/2r in the winter (and also set the rear sway to soft to reduce oversteer in the snow).
Cheers,
Roy
Once a year. I have a winter and a summer/autox season setting.
3f/2r in the summer and 2f/2r in the winter (and also set the rear sway to soft to reduce oversteer in the snow).
Cheers,
Roy
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (Vtecfool)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vtecfool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm running 2 front and 3 back with my h&r sports. Is it bad for the struts to run them on 4's??? Would it make them blow faster? I like daily driving with a stiff ride, and it's also easier to get over bumps and driveways without scrapping. </TD></TR></TABLE>
so is 4 the stiffest setting?
</TD></TR></TABLE>so is 4 the stiffest setting?
11-18-2003, 06:07 AM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (ggangtong81)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ggangtong81 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
so is 4 the stiffest setting?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.
so is 4 the stiffest setting?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.
11-18-2003, 06:49 AM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (Vtecfool)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Vtecfool »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how often do you guys change the settings?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I adjust my Konis everytime I drive a long distance on the interstate, it's much nicer on the softer end of the range.
I adjust my Konis everytime I drive a long distance on the interstate, it's much nicer on the softer end of the range.
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (PatrickGSR94)
I was running on 4 all around for about a year. I change to 1 all around when I go on long trips because my GF complains about the bumps 
. What is the optimal setting for type R sway? 3 front 4 rear?
. What is the optimal setting for type R sway? 3 front 4 rear?
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (PatrickGSR94)
you lose some comfort when you set em on the stiffest setting. in the long run, setting it on the stiffest setting will wear out the shocks more, of course.
11-18-2003, 08:10 AM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I adjust my Konis everytime I drive a long distance on the interstate, it's much nicer on the softer end of the range. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Actually it is the opposite for me. My car feels more comfortable and well-controlled when I set it stiffer. I like the stiff ride
. Maybe this is hearsay but I have heard from the auto-x guys that the AGX's wear faster (especially the rears) if you use stiff settings with spring rates > 300lb/in. I have been using my AGX's for 10k (usually on 2f/2r or 3f/3r) with my spoon springs and my shocks still rebound great
I adjust my Konis everytime I drive a long distance on the interstate, it's much nicer on the softer end of the range.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Actually it is the opposite for me. My car feels more comfortable and well-controlled when I set it stiffer. I like the stiff ride
. Maybe this is hearsay but I have heard from the auto-x guys that the AGX's wear faster (especially the rears) if you use stiff settings with spring rates > 300lb/in. I have been using my AGX's for 10k (usually on 2f/2r or 3f/3r) with my spoon springs and my shocks still rebound great
11-18-2003, 08:44 AM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (FrostyDC4)
I have 45K on my suspension now and my shocks are fine. I usually keep them a little below the middle of the range. But one time I was driving thru Birmingham AL on I-20 and I-65, and those interstates are just horrible in that city. I pulled off the road and took the shocks down to the softest settings and it was soooo much more comfortable. for Konis. 
for Konis.
11-23-2003, 08:08 PM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (PatrickGSR94)
patrick you said, for long drives soft settings are good? what are good settings for street and daily driving?
11-23-2003, 11:59 PM
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (SMZ GSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SMZ GSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">same springs/shocks on my 98 GSR and i've had them set at 3 / 4 for over a year now</TD></TR></TABLE>
i use the same settings w/my sportlines, works great year round
i use the same settings w/my sportlines, works great year round
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (xteg01)
i keep my tokicos on 2/5f and 3/5r when driving around town and i turn them down on trips and stuff. one thing ive noticed though (kinda off topic sorry) is that in the rain if you turn them down to soft the more roll it creates actually causes better grip in the wet/rain...i live in ga so ive never seen snow so no comment there. i thought that was cool...does any one else notice that?
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (Vtecfool)
I'm not real happy with the Kyb AGXs shocks.. 
I have on the softest setting and still ride very rough in my opinion. My car is very lower with camber kits all around. I think these shocks need more travel to ride better and work better with higher car..
I have on the softest setting and still ride very rough in my opinion. My car is very lower with camber kits all around. I think these shocks need more travel to ride better and work better with higher car..
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Re: Is it bad runnin stiffest settings on Kyb AGX...? (AnotherGSR)
set on "4" for over 2 years.... and recently my fronts blow.... but it has a lot of beating miles on it, suprised it lasted this long
p.s. konis coming up
p.s. konis coming up
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I used to ride around with my tokico's always set on 5, but then I saw the light and usually ride around with them set 2f and 3r and have not touched them in a long time, actually I kinda forgot that I have the luxuary of adjustable shocks, It's worth the money though IMO.
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