hello!

i was just wondering if anyone of you have had kyb gr2 shocks in there 4th gen hatch.

if so.. pls answer the ff:

-how's the ride quality?
-is it worth buying it?


and how much did u pay to install it?

thanks!

 

I got the GR-2's for the rear of the crx and they ride good.

 

I have them on my ground control coilovers. If you dont' go crazy with the drop, they are decent.

They are worth buying if you are on a budget and i installed them myself.

 

I've put them on two different cars...they're a great strut for the money

 

i have a set on my crx with eibach lowering springs. not a real big difference than stock shocks, but if your on a budget its worth it.

 

I gott'em on the front and back with Tein S springs. The ride is pretty good. It does take minute for the springs to relax to the right height.

 

they're ok, as long as you aren't lowered too much. remember that they're a stock replacement, not a performance shock.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mar778c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I gott'em on the front and back with Tein S springs. The ride is pretty good. It does take minute for the springs to relax to the right height.

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hey! im planning to get Tein S. Springs too! how's ride height on the tein's? or

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lsvtec03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> they're ok, as long as you aren't lowered too much. remember that they're a stock replacement, not a performance shock.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i know.. i just need to replace them soon.. since my shocks are shitty now.. and my handling is terrible..

thanks for all the input guys! now i know it's worth buying those shocks. i asked this question because i needed to know if it's good or not.. because i don't want to buy something that is not worth buying..

later guys!

 

they are quality type shocks... but if you got the money go for the eibach suspension upgrades

 

GR2s are perfect to replace blown shox, i like mine on my ef hatch

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92integra_gs &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they are quality type shocks... but if you got the money go for the eibach suspension upgrades</TD></TR></TABLE>

well i wish i had the money to buy expensive suspension upgrades.. but i need to worry about my timing belt first.. and some internal parts..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JapJunkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GR2s are perfect to replace blown shox, i like mine on my ef hatch </TD></TR></TABLE>

i see.. ok then, you guys got me convince, i'll get it soon..

do u guys happen to know how much the labor cost to replace them?

 

i had them with eibach sportlines and they didnt last to long. moved up to tokico 5 ways and coilovers and much happier.

 

I recently bought a std hatch for a beater. I noticed from the get-go it rode damn nice for a complety stock car. First time i checked it out i noticed the GR2s. They look like they have been on it for a long time, but still ride beautifully.
Definatly a great oem replacement. Noticably better ride than oem shocks, IMO.
For performance oriented suspension, they arent the best choice though..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rioninja &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I recently bought a std hatch for a beater. I noticed from the get-go it rode damn nice for a complety stock car. First time i checked it out i noticed the GR2s. They look like they have been on it for a long time, but still ride beautifully.
Definatly a great oem replacement. Noticably better ride than oem shocks, IMO.
For performance oriented suspension, they arent the best choice though..</TD></TR></TABLE>

yea, im only looking for oem replacement shocks, since im not going to race it or something.. thanks for all the input guys

 

The ride height is okay. The drop is not so low that you need camber correction. The only thing is spring take moment to get to the correct height.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mar778c &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The ride height is okay. The drop is not so low that you need camber correction. The only thing is spring take moment to get to the correct height.</TD></TR></TABLE>

O/T: how long does it take to make the spring correct it's height?

 

I have them on eibach sportline springs all around.

The ride is garbage. You feel EVERYTHING. But the car isnt boucy at all, very minimal bodyroll and it handles well.

-Eric

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HamiltonRex &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have them on eibach sportline springs all around.

The ride is garbage. You feel EVERYTHING. But the car isnt boucy at all, very minimal bodyroll and it handles well.

-Eric</TD></TR></TABLE>

They aren't really made for lowered cars, hence the poor performance.

 

I have them with OEM springs. Great ride.

 

ok instead of creating a new topic and wasting hondatech's bandwith i decided to bring this post alive.. to ask everyone who owns EF hatchbacks which shock absorber is the best to use on our car

TOKICO HP

or

KYB GR2

and if u have experience on either one of the shocks mentioned above, pls post your comments about the product good or bad because im thinking of going with the tokico cause it's $50 cheaper haha

thanks!

 

My friend's got an ef hatch w/ tokico blues (aka HP) and it rode pretty damn good..I forgot the springs though sorry....

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MestizoRacer310 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">My friend's got an ef hatch w/ tokico blues (aka HP) and it rode pretty damn good..I forgot the springs though sorry....</TD></TR></TABLE>

is the ride quality good? how's handling?

im planning to put tein s springs too.. which shock do u guys recommend with this springs. dont suggest expensive shocks.. i can only afford low priced ones lol

 

i have the tein s tech and they are nice conservative springs that ride very well. They do not offer the crazy performance of other lower springs with more neg camber, but they are a little stiffer than stock and your tires will last longer because there is very little camber wear.
i installed the KYB AGX 4 way adjustables and they were too stiff even on the lowest setting. i actually like my 13 yr old shocks better????---wtf
i will probably be upgrading the shocks to GR2s soon.

if you want more performance-- i love the H&R sport springs on my friend's CRX. and to match the stiffer springs get some performance shocks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gringo7718 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i have the tein s tech and they are nice conservative springs that ride very well. They do not offer the crazy performance of other lower springs with more neg camber, but they are a little stiffer than stock and your tires will last longer because there is very little camber wear.
i installed the KYB AGX 4 way adjustables and they were too stiff even on the lowest setting. i actually like my 13 yr old shocks better????---wtf
i will probably be upgrading the shocks to GR2s soon.

if you want more performance-- i love the H&R sport springs on my friend's CRX. and to match the stiffer springs get some performance shocks</TD></TR></TABLE>

hmmm.. so ok, i will get the tein s tech.. since i get alot of positive feedback from the people i asked who used it.. well im still having problems figuring out which shock to buy, the tokico blue a.k.a (HP) &lt;-- cheap one too.. or the rather little expensive one the KYB GR2