I have been cruising the searches on shocks, but I want to know what some of you people here are running for shocks.

I have a 2" lowered CRX, and my stock shocks are GONE! (Bouncy bouncy bouncy)
I want to get some shocks that will withstand a 2" lowering job, and still keep their dampening properties. I am very ignorant on the topic of shocks. I have a few choices...

KYB adj.
KYB non adj.
Tokiko Blues
Koni Reds
and I doubt I could afford em.... Koni Yellows

are there any non-adjustable shocks (like some above) that will be ok to use with my CRX? I am also using Weapon-R adjustable springs. I know they suck *** as well, and I am also considering getting some strait up 2" lowering springs, and ditch the adj. springs. I am sure they would provide a much smoother ride then the POS Weapom-Rs.

Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

 

**** Blues--I had for 3 mos., then wanted something better. Just go w/ Illuminas from the get-go, when i put em in the difference was unbelievable--set em to your liking

 

i have agx's with my 1" drop and like them a lot but i know they wont withstand your 2" drop

 

use search

 

I did...didn't I mention that in my post? I just want some current opinions. Read first buddy.

 

I've got KYB GR2's (non-adjustable) on my '90 hatch, with coil-overs. These shocks will not hold up with 2" of lowering. Mine rides good with the coil-overs almost up to stock height, when I lowered it, it rode like ace.

I'm not saving up for some Teins..

 

I had Illuminas on my 90 DX hatch. I thought they were good, considering it was the first time I had ever put a after market shock on one of my own cars.
Then I decided to sell the Illuminas to get a set of Koni's and it is a night and day difference. The Koni's felt a little less streetable, but the handeling feels alot more stable and easy to control. Not that I didnt like the Iluminas.

My advice is get the Koni's because there not much more $$$ and worth it.

 

I have AGXs for my 2" drop. Ride is comfy, but the car still sits kinda too high for me.

 

koni yellows on neuspeed race. IMO. that's what i run.

 

tokico illumnas set on four all the way around

 

kyb agx shocks with H&R race (2.5-2.75 drop i think)
and its still to high for me as well
but it handles like a dream

 

if you dont have the cash for yellws...go with the kyb agx...they are piced great

 

koni yellows

 

Black CRX: 2.75" drop is not too much for you? you must not run a B series motor. header=smashed.

 

if u want a really good shock/strut go with a set of tien's there one of the best out there but they are gonna cost u about 1300 if not my set up is kyb agx with ground control coilovers rides nice until u hit railroad tracks or dips.

 

I am using AGX's at the moment. I was running around with H&R race springs on them for about a month and it rode wonderful... but there was still quite a bit of fender gap So I bought some ground controls... now it looks good and rides ok, unless there are any bumps on the road... then you go bouncy bouncy

 

i have my crx lowered just about 4" it is 3.75" and i was thinking that it is still not low enough!!!!!!! but if i lower anymore the scrapping against the wheel well will be WAY Worse, but anyway what are good shocks for me for that low of a car?

 

Thanks for the tips guys. Anybody know a cheap website to get the KONI's from. I am also going to replace my Weapon-R adj. springs. I think I may just get an H&R spring set that is about 2.25 drop.

I have never replaced shocks before. Will I need to pick up any more parts? (Other than shocks, and springs)

Thanks again.

 

koni yellows, only way to go man!

 

I've had the KYB AGX's for about a year and i have absolutely no complaints.

 

koni yellows are adjustable as well right?

what is the diff. in price between yellows and agx?

 

i think i saw them at groupbuycenter.com recently i can not remember the price but check it out

 

nope
still got the old a6 running
but hopefully next year ill have a y8 but the weight will be pretty much the same so its gonna be the same hieght

 

no kidding
even with race springs i still have about 1.5 finger gap
any my rides pretty bouncy as it is so i dont wonna do with coilovers
plus the streets of vancouver are covered in potholes

 

go for the koni yellows...