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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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Hey,

On a stock 97 civic coupe (DX - Euro iLS), is the shock/damper type oil or gas?

-thanks.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 03:04 AM
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bump - I need a new one... so, oil or gas?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:07 AM
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Oil.

afaik
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:10 AM
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Anyone else?

What will happen if i have 3 oil and 1 gas then?

will it be a shitty ride?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:12 AM
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usually it is best to replace them in pairs.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 04:21 AM
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Yeah, you got a point there...

And if its oil in the oem ones, i have to repalce pairs. Only place they had single dampers for my car, it was gas dampers... damn...


Only good thing is that this probably gives me a good excuse to get some good dampers...
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