its time for me to replace my stock struts. im trying to decide between OEM honda or KYB GR-2s. i can get a full set front and rear of GR-2s for $250 shipped. i dont know how much OEM hondas cost though, so if anyone can tell me i'd appreciate it. and i would also like to know your opinions on which one i should get, and if i should even consider getting monroe brand struts to save some cash.

and just so you know, the car wont see any kind of performance driving, its strictly daily driver for getting to school and work. my main priority for the struts is comfort, durability, and safety.

 

I had/have a set of those GR-2's on the CD7 I bought along with goldline springs. The ride was not horrible but I much prefer my Koni Yellows to it.

Do you have any other suspension upgrades done? Lowering springs, etc?

At $250 I guess it's not a bad deal I think I would put a bit more money into it though to prevent any damage to the car. Spend the money now to prevent the damage later on

 

If you're on stock springs, GR-2's will be fine. If you have lowering springs, don't get them. The one experience I had with Monroe struts wasn't that bad, but I'd rather get the GR-2's.

I suspect the OEM struts would be much more expensive than GR-2's...

 

I slapped on AGX KYB in for the busted OEM.
they are nice.

 

the car is completely stock and is going to stay that way,like i said, its only for DD and commuting to work and school. its also going to be my mom's car (again) soon, once i pick up a WRX for myself. does anyone know what manufacturer makes OEM honda struts? and whether or not they are gas or not. so far im leaning towards the GR-2s, but imma hit up honda to see how much OEM ares first before mkaing the final decision.

 

I have AGX on stock springs.
lol

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bruce Banner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I slapped on AGX KYB in for the busted OEM.
they are nice.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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

umm, was it neccesary to post that twice? plus, AGX are performance struts, not really what im in the market for.

 

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I don't know who makes them, but they are hydraulic struts.

 

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umm, was it neccesary to post that twice? plus, AGX are performance struts, not really what im in the market for.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes it was, and so what if they are performance, they are adjustable so you can get it the way you like it.
I'd recommend them.

 

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Yes it was, and so what if they are performance, they are adjustable so you can get it the way you like it.
I'd recommend them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

nah. i dont need the adjustability, like i said, its going to be my moms car soon.

 

i have kyb-gr2 with my eibach lowering springs and it drives just like stock.

 

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Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

 

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Is that a good thing or a bad thing?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I would assume a good thing, stock = good ride, crappy quality shocks = bad ride. lol
and ive only heard good things about kyb shocks, only downside ive heard is using gr2's with a fairly lowered car, since they're only made to be factory replacements, although since your car is stock ride height anyways im sure the gr2's will do ya just fine