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12-04-2003, 01:26 PM

Barney Hatch

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Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks

I'm new to the site, so i wasn't sure what forum this belongs in...mods feel free to punt it to the correct forum

I recently ditched my '91 Jetta GLi for a '97 hatch, and i want to start modding with the suspension.

I had decided that i wanted to get Koni Adjustables because i'd had great success with them on my Jetta, but i soon realized they're VERY expensive for Hondas. A friend of mine recently recommended KYB AGX's, because they're supposed to have a "Koni-like feel" but cost FAR less...any feedback on the KYB\Koni situation?

-Dan

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12-04-2003, 01:28 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Barney Hatch)

i just got my kyb's on my 92 hatch and i love them
i am dropped around 2.25 or so feels really good
now i just need a itr sway and skunk2 tie bar

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12-04-2003, 01:30 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (GReddy SI)

i have KYB AGX's on my 93 EX and they feel great. my suspension feels stiff and sporty

i also have an ITR rear sway bar. the shocks are holding up really well.

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12-04-2003, 01:31 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (GReddy SI)

My 94 hatch is setup on them, and if you ride the streets on "1", your sure to enjoy the ride....oh, I've got Groud Controls as well...

good luck!

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12-04-2003, 01:32 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Barney Hatch)

i have AGXs' with GroundControl coilovers...i love em...and have never heard anything negative about the AGXs' from anyone

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12-04-2003, 01:32 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (ntensehonda)

Did you need to get a special adapter for the Ground Controls to fit the KYB's, or no? That's another thing that turned me off about doing Konis...

-Dan

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12-04-2003, 01:49 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Barney Hatch)

The only bad thing about KYB AGX shocks are their warranty. It's voided if you drop lower than 1.5".

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12-04-2003, 02:01 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Barney Hatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Barney Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Did you need to get a special adapter for the Ground Controls to fit the KYB's, or no? That's another thing that turned me off about doing Konis...

-Dan</TD></TR></TABLE>

no adapters needed....ther are directions that came with the GCs specifically for AGXs', Konis' and i believe Toxicos also...i tossed em out

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12-04-2003, 03:01 PM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (FlatBrokeHatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlatBrokeHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have AGXs' with GroundControl coilovers</TD></TR></TABLE>

mee too. ******* sweet. not too harsh, very well dampened. no bouncing at all

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12-05-2003, 12:54 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (dantastic)

jus want to add, im only reading biased opinion. people give their best ratings on something they havent
had a chance to compare with other products. personally i havent had the chance to do the same on dampers.
springs are a different story. try a search on tokico illumina's

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12-05-2003, 02:35 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (FlatBrokeHatch)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FlatBrokeHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have AGXs' with GroundControl coilovers...i love em...and have never heard anything negative about the AGXs' from anyone</TD></TR></TABLE>

i second that

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12-05-2003, 03:47 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (GReddy SI)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GReddy SI »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just got my kyb's on my 92 hatch and i love them
i am dropped around 2.25 or so feels really good
now i just need a itr sway and skunk2 tie bar

</TD></TR></TABLE>

I have them on my 94 hatch with the same spring setup, on 205/50/15 Azenis, I cant ask for anything better

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12-05-2003, 05:15 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (the_0ne)

I have them on my EK coupe, with the eibach pro-kit. I love them. It is so easy to adjust them, it literally takes about 60 seconds for all 4 corners. The ride is great..

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12-05-2003, 09:41 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Mr. Choi)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">try a search on tokico illumina's</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm a little nervous about illuminas. I've hears people say they like them, but i've also heard bad things about Tokico shocks in general...

-Dan

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12-05-2003, 09:55 AM

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Re: Need feedback on KYB AGX shocks (Barney Hatch)

I installed my KYB AGX's about a month ago. As soon as I took it for a drive I could tell
a great differance. VERY easy to adjust to driving conditions. Only bad thing is (like mentioned) the 1.5 inch drop warrenty.
Overall I'd give it

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12-05-2003, 10:46 AM

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i have tokicos on my civic now but on my 240sx the AGXs where the only struts that never blew w/ the drop i had on the car, but then i got some JIC's and they were crazy!!!haha but anyway yes the agx's are great!