The G2 Racer

I can't afford Yellows so these are my choices. Which should I get? Why?

FifthGearOnline

AGX's

The G2 Racer

I guess I should say I'm on coilovers.

R_yd

agx

akeldama

Get the KYB. I installed them the other day and I give them a . You will like the adjustability of the AGX unlike the Reds which you cannot adjust. If you do purchase the KYB AGX, I recommend purchasing them through www.coximport.com. Great guys and they are running a deal where you purchase $100 or more you get $20 off and shipping is free.

broke1

happy with mine

Tinker219

I liked my AGX's till they blew the main seals on the rear shocks, spraying oil all over my wheels/car. When they say dont lower more than an inch, they mean that for a reason....

BlackDeuceCoupe

Koni Reds are adjustable...

EL-Driver

If you are considering KYB AGX shocks, keep in mind that these shock are garbage or useless if you are going lower than 1.75 inch drop or even used with coilovers.

KYB AGX cannot handle coilovers because of the stiffness of there spring rates or cars in which are droped 2.0, 2.5 inches or more. Some people are lucky and havent blown them at that height but others who have tried blow the shock dead or the shock is too soft at any setting, to me I say...eww !!!

if your going with a drop of 1.75 then KYB AGX gets a but go lower than that

Your best and most reliable choice is either Koni Red or Tokico Illumina, these two can handle drops of around 2.0 inches, they are adjustable, I know because one of my friends who has his teg slammed 2.5 front and rear, has Koni Reds on his ride and he is ride is a little bumpy but other than that quite smooth.

BlackDeuceCoupe

Probably the AGX's, depending on your driving habits...

Reds are basically an OEM replacement with increased compression and rebound rates. Most ppl want a good, soft, vibration-free ride. That's what the Reds provide.

AGX's will give you a stiff ride, however they can be adjusted without taking the struts off your car, unlike the Reds.

So, the AGX's would probably be the best for you. All depends on if you want a soft, smooth ride , where you can set 'n' forget 'em, or you prefer a stiff ride and want to fiddle around with little plastic adjusters, trying to make them feel right...

agent marlon

i have koni reds and i always thought they weren't adjustable...if they are adjustable..how do you adjust them?...

The G2 Racer

I've got my car pretty slammed on the coil voers so won't Reds be better then?

DevinW

If you look on the Koni website you should be able to find instructions on how to adjust them. I have them and they give a pretty comfortable ride...I wish I set them a little stiffer though...ah well!

mooseknuckle

dont ride the AGX's real stiff: shouldn't have a problem. I gotta 1.8" drop now with

AGX's. In the spring im gunna get some GC's or Skunk2 coilovers and im gunna

use my agx's.

BlackDeuceCoupe

CiViC Koni Red Specific:

http://www.koni-na.com/comp.html

Different Koni models for CiViC - Click 'Adustment Procedure':

http://www.koni-na.com/display.cfm?m...ubmit=Continue

General Koni - All types:

http://www.koni-na.com/adjustment.html

BlackDeuceCoupe

Hrm... well, Tokico Illumina's and KYB AGX's are V similar in construction. So, I don't think you can say Tokico is necessarily a better choice.

The thing I like about the Tokico Illumina's is you can get a complete, matching coil-over setup from them for less than 800 bones; no messing around, you know? Unfortunately, for this guy, he already has the coil-over springs and I doubt if he wants to buy another set.

The G2 Racer

So should I go with the reds?

BlackDeuceCoupe

Up to you, bro! I'm not Miss Cleo. I don't know what's in your future. Under $400 is going to be a toss-up in terms of quality. Whichever brand you decide to get is going to be a lot better than OEM, but I don't think it's going make a lot of difference in the long run; KYB AGX or Koni Red.

With the Reds, you are going to be stuck with whatever setting you use during installation, unless you feel like pulling your struts off and fiddling around with them. I know I wouldn't go to all that trouble. I'd crank them out a half turn in the front, a full turn in the rear and cross my fingers. Remember, they are designed as an OEM replacement. Koni Yellows are the performance model.

With the AGX's, all you have to do is turn a ****. You'll probably end up setting the rear struts at '2' and the front ones at '2' or '3' and leaving them there. Otherwise, you'll be pissing blood. These ARE designed as a performance strut.

KYB doesn't share the same reputation as Koni or Bilstein, so that's a crap shoot, but I know KYB's are V popular with the off-road crowd around here, so how bad can they be? I dunno, but the 4x4 crowd swears by them.

Anyway, your call, bro. At least you have a little info to go on now.

The G2 Racer

Thanks BDC. I'm going to look into Bilstein a bit know. Kinda forgot about them but I have a feeling they are pricey.

BlackDeuceCoupe

Bilstein's rock! They are the best, IMHO; self-adjusting, so you don't need adjustibility - gas seperated from the oil, so the oil won't aerate - floating piston design - German technology/quality - blah, blah, blah. Nothing else comes close. They'll set you back another 50-100 bones - about $450 for a set of HD's.

The 'fly in the ointment' is your coils-overs. You're not supposed to use HD's with lowering springs. You'll need Bilstein Sport shocks. They have very similar valving to the Bilstein HD shocks, but have shortened shafts for use in lowered applications. They cost the same, but I don't know which one[s] your car would need. This would be what YOU need to check, or maybe someone else knows...

The G2 Racer

Looks like I'm getting Konis after all. Yellows. My buddy is selling his to me.

Happyman

http://www.importparts.com quoted me 325 shipped for the KYB AGXs shipped

Shawn01

KYB's

rsxgirlie

AGX

careawholelot

kyb agx's