KYB GR-2 shocks any good?
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KYB GR-2 shocks any good?
i was wondering if they are good shocks? i saw some on craigslist for $400 idk anything about shocks u guys think its too much? would they fit skunk 2 coilovers/springs? how low can i go with these shocks? again not really a shock or coilover guru
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Re: KYB GR-2 shocks any good? (Projectjdm4)
gr2's are oem replacements and $400 is a ripoff.
for $450 you could get koni yellows. Arguably the best Off the shelf shock for hondas.
for $450 you could get koni yellows. Arguably the best Off the shelf shock for hondas.
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i have gr2's. $400 is way too much. they are considerably stiffer than oem though. honestly not the best choice though. find something better. i just got em cause my boy had em mad cheap.
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Re: KYB GR-2 shocks any good? (Projectjdm4)
i got my set for $150 new. thats the only reason why i got them..i have them with eibach sportlines...they ride realllllly soft...not to my likings...after the winter they're coming off...
yes GR2's are OEM replacements...i wouldnt really recommend them...there are better shocks/struts out there.
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yes GR2's are OEM replacements...i wouldnt really recommend them...there are better shocks/struts out there.
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I paid around 200 for mine as well. Just to clear something up though, they arent 100% OEM replacement, meaning that they ARE made to be lowered on, as where an OEM Honda one is NOT meant to be lowered on. Basically, they are just a notch above OEM shocks/struts. Same ride quality (pending on spring choice,) but can handle being lowered on. Ive been using the GR-2's for almost 5 years now. Theyve never given me a problem. Then again, I dont have my car "ghetto slammed" either, just modestly lowered. If you plan on having a pretty low ride stance, and also would like to do some autocrossing with the car, I would suggest the Koni Yellows, or atleast the KYB AGX's.
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i got it down to $250 still worth it? still better then stock shocks? would it ride better with skunk 2 springs? because i'm planning on dumping my car, but i don't wan the ride to be shitty. so any suggestions? buy the shocks for $250 or just ride with skunk2 and just leave it and save money for something else? like a wwrs lip yo
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you dont want to "dump" your car with GR2's. I have a set in the rear, and im tucking tire, and i hate the ride. Im going AGXs in the rear like i have in the front.
btw 250 for all 4 GR2s? i sell them at like $49 brandnew a shock.
btw 250 for all 4 GR2s? i sell them at like $49 brandnew a shock.
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how much are you looking to spend? if you plan on having the car for awhile and are looking for great performance go with the koni yellow setup.
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thanks guys phew u guys talked me out of it. guess gonna go buy myself a mugen wwrs lip and just dump it with skunk 2 coilovers. XD btw decent shocks that make the ride go smooth. under 4 bills?
scared to dump all this money into a civic instead of my 240s since they get stolen like no other. "knock on wood"
scared to dump all this money into a civic instead of my 240s since they get stolen like no other. "knock on wood"
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i loved mine. i have had them on two of my dumped cars.
i loved mine. i have had them on two of my dumped cars.
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check out the skunk2 sport shocks. they are non-adjustable shocks that are made specifically for lowered cars. they are also only about 250 for a full set.
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Re: KYB GR-2 shocks any good? (Projectjdm4)
$400 sounds like a rip off buddy! keep looking around.....u'll find somthing better for 4 bills
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Re: KYB GR-2 shocks any good? (aries331)
Very few struts are going to ride well "dumped" anywaysm but the GR-2s will definately be a bad choice for anything lower than 2'' or so.
I own a set on my daily driven EF and I love them paired with Tein S Tech springs. The GR-2 is slightly stiffer than stock, but not much more.
If you're seriously going to "dump" the car you might as well buy shitty coil-over sleeves and toss them on stock, blown shocks anyways, because it's going to ride like *** unless you spend the big bucks and get full true coil-overs with adjustable shock bodies, not just spring perches.
Actually I take that back - you can have a great ride and be dumped if you get shortened shocks. I had a set of full Neuspeed/Bilstein coil-overs and the car tucked 195/50/15s and seriously rode better than any lowered car I've ever ridden in. The thing is that that set-up lists for close to $1,000.00 - if you've got the money I seriously suggest them.
Modified by B18C5-EH2 at 10:52 AM 11/9/2007
I own a set on my daily driven EF and I love them paired with Tein S Tech springs. The GR-2 is slightly stiffer than stock, but not much more.
If you're seriously going to "dump" the car you might as well buy shitty coil-over sleeves and toss them on stock, blown shocks anyways, because it's going to ride like *** unless you spend the big bucks and get full true coil-overs with adjustable shock bodies, not just spring perches.
Actually I take that back - you can have a great ride and be dumped if you get shortened shocks. I had a set of full Neuspeed/Bilstein coil-overs and the car tucked 195/50/15s and seriously rode better than any lowered car I've ever ridden in. The thing is that that set-up lists for close to $1,000.00 - if you've got the money I seriously suggest them.
Modified by B18C5-EH2 at 10:52 AM 11/9/2007
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thanks guys i think i'm gonna look into the skunk2s i think in less there is other shocks that are better for $250 i think i might want to go 3 to 4 inch dump
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