Hos long does Stock Shock last with GC?

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Aug 17, 2005 | 08:33 PM

Shingo

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Hos long does Stock Shock last with GC?

Im a Daily Driver, and i wanna get a Ground control for my 05Ep

planning to use stock shock, How long will my stock shock last ?

least 8months? so i can save money for Tein Full coilovers

Aug 18, 2005 | 10:36 AM

kommon_sense

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Re: Hos long does Stock Shock last with GC? (Shingo)

1 - How long they last will depend on the spring rate and your driving. Could last 2yrs, 2 months or 2 weeks.
2 - Why waste money on the GCs if you already plan to get tein coilovers in 8 months???

Aug 18, 2005 | 10:38 AM

bad-monkey

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bottom line is, don't use stock shocks with lowering springs or coilover sleeves.

just save up the money for whatever suspension you want to run.

do it right the first time or don't do it at all.

Aug 18, 2005 | 02:14 PM

Crazydave

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Re: (bad-monkey)

as long as you don't get some high rate springs and the shocks are not bottoming out, your shocks should quite some time.

Call GC tell them you want to keep your stock shocks, and they will recommend rates for you.

Aug 18, 2005 | 05:46 PM

ohjolt2

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**** that get the GC's you want then save up for konis. Then just get the koni sleeves.

Aug 18, 2005 | 10:01 PM

macDelli

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Re: (ohjolt2)

if your tite for cash just buy some gc's now it doesnt ride that bad a little bouncy but bareable and then later save up for some koni's

Aug 19, 2005 | 09:47 AM

ckyguy

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Not long enough to not buy new shocks if you're spending the money/time/effort on GC's

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Aug 24, 2005 | 06:04 PM

dj_audio

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Re: (macDelli)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by macDelli »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if your tite for cash just buy some gc's now it doesnt ride that bad a little bouncy but bareable and then later save up for some koni's

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i agree.. i bought some GCs hoping to run stock shocks for a while. The ride is ok, a lil bumpy but not too bad.. i plan to buy some either tokico illuminas or kyb agx's for my setup real soon because my car is daily driven and i really want a better ride.

Aug 25, 2005 | 02:08 AM

Johnny Mac

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Re: Hos long does Stock Shock last with GC? (Shingo)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shingo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Im a Daily Driver, and i wanna get a Ground control for my 05Ep

planning to use stock shock, How long will my stock shock last ?

least 8months? so i can save money for Tein Full coilovers

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Like they said, when making suspension changes you should do the springs and dampers together. Live with the stock setup until you can afford the complete package.