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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Default okay. new question - eibach pro-kit + ______?

i dont want adjustable shocks. i dont want nething expensive either (over 400? )

i was j/w what are good non-adjustable shocks to go with eibach pro-kits. i only want a max drop of 1.5 and a comfortable ride with occasional rough driving when i see some nice S curves. i dont want nething too stiff to feel every tiny bump/pebble/rock/stone in the road but i dont want it where ur bouncing like all hell as if on the moon

any suggestions? im in the process of reading up on suspension as much as possible. and eibach pro-kits are the springs im stickin with.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Default Re: okay. new question - eibach pro-kit + ______? (amej8)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by amej8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i dont want adjustable shocks. i dont want nething expensive either (over 400? )

i was j/w what are good non-adjustable shocks to go with eibach pro-kits. i only want a max drop of 1.5 and a comfortable ride with occasional rough driving when i see some nice S curves. i dont want nething too stiff to feel every tiny bump/pebble/rock/stone in the road but i dont want it where ur bouncing like all hell as if on the moon

any suggestions? im in the process of reading up on suspension as much as possible. and eibach pro-kits are the springs im stickin with.</TD></TR></TABLE>

The shocks won't change the stiffness, thats determined by the springs. I believe the pro-kits are only around 20% stiffer than stock, so you won't need super expensive shocks. Don't limit yourself to non-adjustable shocks. Even with adjustable, you can just set them once to provide enough damping for you spring rates, and leave them alone.

Koni reds maybe? PM "CRX Lee", and he can answer if the Reds will correctly handle those springs.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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Default Re: okay. new question - eibach pro-kit + ______? (TunerN00b)

Eibach ProKit - 290F/190R (P/P)
EJ8 Stock - 165F/80R

Koni Reds should have no problems whatsoever with those rates whatsoever
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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i already know eibach/stock spring rates

whats the diff b/t koni red and koni yellow??
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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reds are softer valving and are only adjsutable before theyre installed. Yellows are adjustable after isntallation.

I run neither so I cant comment specifically on either
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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alright well that says enough. i already decided to go with koni yellows anyways
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Old May 2, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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i'll be installing the illuminas tonight and give you a heads up how they are.

though not sure what to set them at right now i'll mess around with them and drive around tonight.

i've heard both really good things from illuminas and konis
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