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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 07:34 AM
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If i get the eibach prokit for my 5th gen, how long can i last on the stock shocks?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:09 AM
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stock shocks are valved for like 250lb spring rates, and most drop kits are around 350-500+lb spring rates.. They will wear out in no time, safe yourself the headache of having to change your suspension again when you need shocks, and go out an get set... KYB AGX is the best bang for the buck money wise... Besides, whey would you get a spring kit to handle better, if you can't keep your tires on the ground because the car is bouncing on stock shocks?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:12 AM
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Corey is right. You won't notice too much at first, but after a month or two it gets a bit bouncy.
<----really needs some Koni yellows to go with his H&R race springs
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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I have coilover sleeves with my stock shocks, and I've had them for over a year now, and the ride is still good. I have them set just to fill in the gap. I'd suggest getting full coilover "adjustable shocks and springs" or just get coilover sleeves
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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YEP Corey or Road Racing boy is right, especially about the KYB AGX's, I have and they're great.
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 08:12 PM
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Im currently looking at the eibach pro kits... yeah ive thought about it and decided to get shocks... what goes well with it?? the KYB AGX you said or i hear koni yellows..?
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 10:52 PM
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stoopid, enable your IM's... I have a set of used KYB AGX's you might want... CHEAP
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Old Sep 18, 2002 | 11:01 PM
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Hrm, but how well do kyb agx go with the prokits? i see most sites list the kyb agx for non SH... i have an SH... will it fit perfectly??
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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nevermind, I don't think it will fit SH models, only base or 4th gen...
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