have 500 to spend on suspension
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have 500 to spend on suspension
whats the best kit i could buy for around 400 - 500 bucks for my 95 teggy ls i haev some blown *** struts and weak coilovers i need a whole new suspension setup whats the best i can buy for my money?
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As much as people talk about them on this board, I will swear by them and I don't even have them As soon as I get the money, I will be going Koni Yellows and Ground control, and an ITR rear sway. Shouldn't need much else, maybe some stiffer bushings, and I want a rear upper strut brace, for the look. And the comptech lower tie bar. 
Ok so I want a lot..
Ok so I want a lot..
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (nolex7)
for 500....I would say tokico adjustables with some sport or race springs...you can however pick up new Tokico adjustables with tokico springs that drop 1.5'' for like 350-400 on ebay. Unsure of the spring rates though.
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (whoisbrandon)
for less then 500 you can get tokico illumina's and tokico springs off of ebay.com the guy that sells the kits is the guy i got my shocks from and i love them.
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Re: (GotGSR)
I spent about $530 for my suspension setup:
KYB AGX's- $295
H&R OE springs- $125
ITR Sway w/BSQ kit - $100.
I've had this setup for about 6 months and have no complaints. If you're going to go with more than a 1.5" drop then I wouldn't recommend the AGX's.
KYB AGX's- $295
H&R OE springs- $125
ITR Sway w/BSQ kit - $100.
I've had this setup for about 6 months and have no complaints. If you're going to go with more than a 1.5" drop then I wouldn't recommend the AGX's.
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (nolex7)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nolex7 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Koni Yellows with GC coilovers or skunk2 coilovers...that would run u about 700-800..alot of people swear by it. 
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I swear by them... Best money I have ever spent
</TD></TR></TABLE>I swear by them... Best money I have ever spent
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (96 Ls lnTeG)
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (teggy1000)
here's my suspension setup.. its not complete yet tho 
Skunk2 coilovers= $50 - gotta love used part deals
KYB AGX's = $300 (haven't purchased yet- can you guys post where the best price is)
ITR sway/BSQ= $120
as you see-- it should be pretty easy to get a similar setup for the $$ you're lookin to spend.
not sure if this counts-- but i just got the yoko avs es100's-- im VERY pleased so far!!
Skunk2 coilovers= $50 - gotta love used part deals
KYB AGX's = $300 (haven't purchased yet- can you guys post where the best price is)
ITR sway/BSQ= $120
as you see-- it should be pretty easy to get a similar setup for the $$ you're lookin to spend.
not sure if this counts-- but i just got the yoko avs es100's-- im VERY pleased so far!!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kendall »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I ran Koni Yellow's and Ground Control's before I got my Ohlins. They were incredible and very much worth the extra cost. I have seen a couple of used setups going for around $600.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You went from good to best.
Ohlins are the shizznit in suspension, mainly for BMW and euro models.
You went from good to best.
Ohlins are the shizznit in suspension, mainly for BMW and euro models.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RobearRacing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You went from good to best. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Why thank you.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RobearRacing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ohlins are the shizznit in suspension, mainly for BMW and euro models.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A friend of mine introduced me to them. He runs them on a Porsche 951 race car and let me try them out back in the day when I was driving a 951.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Why thank you.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RobearRacing »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ohlins are the shizznit in suspension, mainly for BMW and euro models.</TD></TR></TABLE>
A friend of mine introduced me to them. He runs them on a Porsche 951 race car and let me try them out back in the day when I was driving a 951.
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Re: have 500 to spend on suspension (96 Ls lnTeG)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96 Ls lnTeG »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I swear by them... Best money I have ever spent</TD></TR></TABLE>
I SWEAR by mine too they are amazing.. compared to JIC's, Ohlins, Flightex.. etc blah blah oh and (MOTONS) hehe
I swear by them... Best money I have ever spent</TD></TR></TABLE>
I SWEAR by mine too they are amazing.. compared to JIC's, Ohlins, Flightex.. etc blah blah oh and (MOTONS) hehe
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your definately going to have to go with the kyb agx. i use them,and they are a great middle of the line shock. you look into nuespeed sport springs? i wouldnt go with a cheap coil-over if i were you.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whoisdan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You copied my name. H & R springs and Tokico Blues if you want to spend less than 5 bills.</TD></TR></TABLE>
don't you ever, ever, ever, ever, ever recommend tokico blues to anybody. you might initially spend less than 5 bills, but you'll end up spending more after they blow.
don't you ever, ever, ever, ever, ever recommend tokico blues to anybody. you might initially spend less than 5 bills, but you'll end up spending more after they blow.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thegsrman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
don't you ever, ever, ever, ever, ever recommend tokico blues to anybody. you might initially spend less than 5 bills, but you'll end up spending more after they blow.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I used them for 2 years and they are fine. i drive hard, street race, **** around, etc. my car isnt slammed but i have no fender gap, and i tuck. i would recommend agx's since this dude is on a budget. i personally would get teins or jic's, if not, koni yellows. most of my friends ride koni yellows and they love them.
don't you ever, ever, ever, ever, ever recommend tokico blues to anybody. you might initially spend less than 5 bills, but you'll end up spending more after they blow.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I used them for 2 years and they are fine. i drive hard, street race, **** around, etc. my car isnt slammed but i have no fender gap, and i tuck. i would recommend agx's since this dude is on a budget. i personally would get teins or jic's, if not, koni yellows. most of my friends ride koni yellows and they love them.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by whoisdan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I used them for 2 years and they are fine. i drive hard, street race, **** around, etc. my car isnt slammed but i have no fender gap, and i tuck. i would recommend agx's since this dude is on a budget. i personally would get teins or jic's, if not, koni yellows. most of my friends ride koni yellows and they love them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's funny because i used them for about two months with my h&r sports and the backs blew out. and it was funny because i was warned. but i too was on a budget and i had to end up spending more moneygetting new shocks.
I used them for 2 years and they are fine. i drive hard, street race, **** around, etc. my car isnt slammed but i have no fender gap, and i tuck. i would recommend agx's since this dude is on a budget. i personally would get teins or jic's, if not, koni yellows. most of my friends ride koni yellows and they love them.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that's funny because i used them for about two months with my h&r sports and the backs blew out. and it was funny because i was warned. but i too was on a budget and i had to end up spending more moneygetting new shocks.