What shocks to get if I don't know what springs are on the car?
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What shocks to get if I don't know what springs are on the car?
I need new shocks. The ones on my GSR now are the stock ones, and they're blown and creaking and squeaking.
I've looked at a lot of different shocks, and read through the FAQ.
The previous owner does not know what kind of springs are on the car...
Does it matter what kind of shocks I get? I was looking at a set of Skunk2's for a little under $300 shipped.
I've looked at a lot of different shocks, and read through the FAQ.
The previous owner does not know what kind of springs are on the car...
Does it matter what kind of shocks I get? I was looking at a set of Skunk2's for a little under $300 shipped.
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Its always better to get a matched spring/shock set. The nasty ride and noises can also be coming from the mystery brand name springs. I wouldnt buy new shocks without a known set of springs.
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I need to get the car painted, that's first on the list, and that's happening this week, or next week. When ever my lazy ass gets to prepping it.
I looked at these: http://www.modacar.com/products/Acur...+Package+.html
$410 isn't bad, but I'm not sure if 1.5" is enough of a drop for my liking.
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I'm probably going to do that.
I need to get the car painted, that's first on the list, and that's happening this week, or next week. When ever my lazy ass gets to prepping it.
I looked at these: http://www.modacar.com/products/Acur...+Package+.html
$410 isn't bad, but I'm not sure if 1.5" is enough of a drop for my liking.
I need to get the car painted, that's first on the list, and that's happening this week, or next week. When ever my lazy ass gets to prepping it.
I looked at these: http://www.modacar.com/products/Acur...+Package+.html
$410 isn't bad, but I'm not sure if 1.5" is enough of a drop for my liking.
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Hmmm... That's probably why the Koni Yellows with (I think) Eibach Sportlines are about $750?
How's Skunk 2? I looked at a set of shocks for $280 on eBay.
How's Skunk 2? I looked at a set of shocks for $280 on eBay.
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Have you looked into the KYB AGX line of products? I've had firsthand experience with my first teg and they were great. I also have a set of KYB GR2's in my 240sx with Tein S-Techs, and I'm pretty satisfied with that setup as well.
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The AGX's didnt drop my car at all, the spring perches are at the same location as the stock ones. They're shocks only.
I dont know what the going rate is on them now, but I remember 350 shipped being the norm.
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Ah, what I meant to say is what ones can handle what drop? I'll probably get a set of those, and a set of springs.
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