I need new shocks...what should I go with
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I need new shocks...what should I go with
I need new shocks any suggestions on what to get for a good price? I have a 93 Civic hatch with bouncy coilovers on it now with stock blown to hell shocks.
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Elite Hatch)
Only shocks I'd get:
KYB AGXs - ~$300-350
Tokico Illuminas - $400+
Bilsteins - $430+
Koni Yellows - ~$550++
Or True Coilovers. My next suspension would be True Coilovers or GCs (custom spring rate) w/ Koni Yellows. Right now i'm rocking H&R Sports & KYB AGXs. Check signature for pictures.
KYB AGXs - ~$300-350
Tokico Illuminas - $400+
Bilsteins - $430+
Koni Yellows - ~$550++
Or True Coilovers. My next suspension would be True Coilovers or GCs (custom spring rate) w/ Koni Yellows. Right now i'm rocking H&R Sports & KYB AGXs. Check signature for pictures.
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (hondafreakc5)
Ive heard that quite a few times...so whats the price on these...ne one know any obserdly low undercutting prices on these. Im in college now Im broke as hell!
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (SpoonSportsEH2)
Koni yellows are excellent, i've had some for a little over a year and a half now and i love them. When you make them stiff they handle very well and you can make them soft and the ride feels like stock. I like making it soft on the freeway so you arent bouncing around all the time. Koni yellow 
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Jawad)
its TEIN, and it would depend on how low of a drop your doing your coilovers. the KYBs i wouldnt trust with anything more then 1.5 if past that i would definitely save up for some KONI YELLOWS Im picking those up in january to go with my NEUSPEED RACE springs.
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (93hb)
what about those tokico blues? are they any good?
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Eddie HatchBlack)
i can get some used tokico blues that were used for 2 months for $120 or some brand new kyb GR2's for $100 if the guy decides to ship them to me. the tokico blues i can get from a local guy. so would they be worth $120? i have some aerospeed coilovers on my hatch. (the coilovers came with the car when i bought it) i bounce like crazy and i just want new shocks already.
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Elite Hatch)
I need new shocks any suggestions on what to get for a good price? I have a 93 Civic hatch with bouncy coilovers on it now with stock blown to hell shocks.
) If all you need shocks for is daily driving and the occasional street encounter non-adjustable shocks will due you just fine. here are a few non-adjustables:Koni reds
Tokico blues
KYB
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Eddie HatchBlack)
what about those tokico blues? are they any good?
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For the price of Tokico Blues, I think you'd be much more satisfied w/ KYB AGXs because of adjustability to setting you like.
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For the price of Tokico Blues, I think you'd be much more satisfied w/ KYB AGXs because of adjustability to setting you like.
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Elite Hatch)
well adjustable are not only useful for autocross, but even at the 1/4 track, you can reduce wheel hop.................anyways
I would reccomend KYB AGX's, I have koni yellows myself, and for $500.00, you should just go the next step and get the full TEIN coilover system.
I'm not a fan of Tokico illuminas, althout the problem is only with people that set them on full stuff, they've had a reuputation for blowing/wearing out in under a year, though it is true with all shocks if u always have it on full stiffness......
I would reccomend KYB AGX's, I have koni yellows myself, and for $500.00, you should just go the next step and get the full TEIN coilover system.
I'm not a fan of Tokico illuminas, althout the problem is only with people that set them on full stuff, they've had a reuputation for blowing/wearing out in under a year, though it is true with all shocks if u always have it on full stiffness......
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (bishop)
I need new shocks any suggestions on what to get for a good price? I have a 93 Civic hatch with bouncy coilovers on it now with stock blown to hell shocks.
First off unless you participate in autoX or track you car I really dont see the necessity in having adjustable shocks unless you enjoy playing with the stiffness. (which some of you do enough with your right hand ) If all you need shocks for is daily driving and the occasional street encounter non-adjustable shocks will due you just fine. here are a few non-adjustables:
Koni reds
Tokico blues
AGX
First off unless you participate in autoX or track you car I really dont see the necessity in having adjustable shocks unless you enjoy playing with the stiffness. (which some of you do enough with your right hand
) If all you need shocks for is daily driving and the occasional street encounter non-adjustable shocks will due you just fine. here are a few non-adjustables:Koni reds
Tokico blues
AGX
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (Elite Hatch)
KYB ABX's are good bang for the buck. Rode in a CRX with them and that thing felt soooo good. Also my buddy has them on his teg. He's a member here I think it's Neo1z or something not sure. Ask him. He likes the ride
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Re: I need new shocks...what should I go with (SlippylesKB)
I have AGXs and I like them alot, I am also running them with drag launch springs, so it's still a slightly harch ride, but not to bad.
