Have KYB AGX shocks, need a spring reccomendation
09-29-2007, 04:01 AM
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Have KYB AGX shocks, need a spring reccomendation OK I've been reading through this forum the last 2 hours. Everyone seems to dislike the KYB AGX's, but that's what I've got. The really bad news is it has one of the worst springs out there on it, the Eibach Sportlines. I hate these springs with a passion. I've eliminated all bouncing of them by setting the fronts on 8 and the rears on 4. The car corners very well (lots of susp work done) and dead hooks 3.73 gears on a 245 series street tire from a stop.
I hate that the car is as low as it is. What spring would be reccomended for these shocks? I was thinking of getting the SLP springs to help raise the car up some and not be as bouncy on lower stiffness settings.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=70009
I'd change these out, but i don't feel like spending that much money on this car. I can live with the KYB's set on 8 in the front, it doesn't really bother me.
I hate that the car is as low as it is. What spring would be reccomended for these shocks? I was thinking of getting the SLP springs to help raise the car up some and not be as bouncy on lower stiffness settings.
http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=70009
I'd change these out, but i don't feel like spending that much money on this car. I can live with the KYB's set on 8 in the front, it doesn't really bother me.
09-29-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by InsaneAuto86
Want to trade for SLP Level II springs? 350/400 in the front, 115-185 Rear?
How would the swap work? I can't have this car down for more than a day.
I think the SLP Level 1's would work best for my application though.
Last edited by Zombie; 09-29-2007 at 12:36 PM.
09-29-2007, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 01FbTaWs6
holy crap, tainted actually gave good advise for once. Check out Strano, I hear his springs are BAR NONE to anything else out there! Cant beat em.
I guess that counts as good advice.(I jest
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10-01-2007, 10:57 AM
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I'm trying out the Strano springs after talking to Sam.
I wasn't impressed with his attitude though, he pretty much treated me like a dick. I know very little about suspension (and stated this) and was seeking some help. He was pretty damn abrasive about the whole thing. I was pretty much chastised for not knowing the correct terms and not giving him enough info. I'm not a mind reader, if i'm not telling you something you need to know, ask me. I don't know what info you need in order to help me. Maybe he was just having a case of the Mondays. On the other hand I had talked to who I think was his wife on Sat, she was very pleasant and really helpful.
I wasn't impressed with his attitude though, he pretty much treated me like a dick. I know very little about suspension (and stated this) and was seeking some help. He was pretty damn abrasive about the whole thing. I was pretty much chastised for not knowing the correct terms and not giving him enough info. I'm not a mind reader, if i'm not telling you something you need to know, ask me. I don't know what info you need in order to help me. Maybe he was just having a case of the Mondays. On the other hand I had talked to who I think was his wife on Sat, she was very pleasant and really helpful.
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10-01-2007, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Zombie
I'm trying out the Strano springs after talking to Sam.
I wasn't impressed with his attitude though, he pretty much treated me like a dick. I know very little about suspension (and stated this) and was seeking some help. He was pretty damn abrasive about the whole thing. I was pretty much chastised for not knowing the correct terms and not giving him enough info. I'm not a mind reader, if I'm not telling you something you need to know, ask me. I don't know what info you need in order to help me. Maybe he was just having a case of the Mondays. On the other hand I had talked to who I think was his wife on Sat, she was very pleasant and really helpful.
I wasn't impressed with his attitude though, he pretty much treated me like a dick. I know very little about suspension (and stated this) and was seeking some help. He was pretty damn abrasive about the whole thing. I was pretty much chastised for not knowing the correct terms and not giving him enough info. I'm not a mind reader, if I'm not telling you something you need to know, ask me. I don't know what info you need in order to help me. Maybe he was just having a case of the Mondays. On the other hand I had talked to who I think was his wife on Sat, she was very pleasant and really helpful.
10-02-2007, 04:54 PM
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while i will never buy or recommend buying from stores with poor customer service and refuse to help customers that don't purchase from them... the only thing i would buy from a store like that is springs and purchase other items from more friendly and cheaper sponsors
10-02-2007, 05:53 PM
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I cannot answer vague questions like "how will my car ride"? I use the analogy of going to doctor a lot, because it's accurate. If you can't tell me what you want to change, I can't recommend parts. Sure, I could have just told you something like: My springs rock, they're the best, you have to have them.
It's YOUR car. Not mine. I'm completely willing to answer questions and work though a process. I've been gone for two weeks. I'm sick. And I'm not a here to give every single person a complete primer on how a suspension works. If you have questions, ask them. I try and inform folks of things I feel are important, but I can't help it if you can't tell me with some clarity what you are after. I'm not a mind reader either.
Here's the info I need to help you. Tell me what you don't like about they way the car drives. And "I don't like how it handles" isn't good enough. Again, tell the doctor "I don't feel well" and see what they can do to help you from there. I'm not a chain jerker, and I won't sell you parts you don't need. You don't have to like me, you simply have to know that I'm not out to screw you. I don't believe you'd have preferred me to have said you need A, B, and C because I said so, would you?
And greenherb... I will not support product purchased from other vendors. I don't think you'll do work for other people in your office and let them collect the paycheck.
I'm sorry I'm sick. I don't mean to offend. But I'd be nice if you realize that I'm no more able to read your mind than you are mine.
It's YOUR car. Not mine. I'm completely willing to answer questions and work though a process. I've been gone for two weeks. I'm sick. And I'm not a here to give every single person a complete primer on how a suspension works. If you have questions, ask them. I try and inform folks of things I feel are important, but I can't help it if you can't tell me with some clarity what you are after. I'm not a mind reader either.
Here's the info I need to help you. Tell me what you don't like about they way the car drives. And "I don't like how it handles" isn't good enough. Again, tell the doctor "I don't feel well" and see what they can do to help you from there. I'm not a chain jerker, and I won't sell you parts you don't need. You don't have to like me, you simply have to know that I'm not out to screw you. I don't believe you'd have preferred me to have said you need A, B, and C because I said so, would you?
And greenherb... I will not support product purchased from other vendors. I don't think you'll do work for other people in your office and let them collect the paycheck.
I'm sorry I'm sick. I don't mean to offend. But I'd be nice if you realize that I'm no more able to read your mind than you are mine.
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10-04-2007, 08:53 AM
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Zombie- So you like the KYB's and the sportlines for handling just not looks? I'm so torn on what spring shock combo I should get so any info you got is great. I'm thinking the KYBs and the Pro Kit. I dive the car everyday to and from work but it will soon be a weekend only car. I don't race, I dont drag, I just drive. So like i said any info would be great.
10-04-2007, 12:02 PM
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Zombie- So you like the KYB's and the sportlines for handling just not looks? I'm so torn on what spring shock combo I should get so any info you got is great. I'm thinking the KYBs and the Pro Kit. I dive the car everyday to and from work but it will soon be a weekend only car. I don't race, I dont drag, I just drive. So like i said any info would be great.
10-04-2007, 12:14 PM
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I do not like the KYB's and Sportlines. Unless I have the fronts on setting 8 and the rears on 6, the car rides down the road like it has cut springs. With them set on 8 and 6 it doesn't ride too bad. The sportlines are just too low for my liking. I'm not trying to race this car at all. It has tons of susp parts on it from the previous owner and i'm trying to fix some of his goofs, like putting sport line springs on it and then not using spring isolators on the perches or greasing the poly bushings in the control arms.
I'm giving Sam's springs a shot. If I still don't like how the car rides I'll go with a better shock setup. I'm ok with a firm suspension, i'm not ok with a suspension that oscilates just driving down the road (bouncing ricer on cut springs look).
I'm giving Sam's springs a shot. If I still don't like how the car rides I'll go with a better shock setup. I'm ok with a firm suspension, i'm not ok with a suspension that oscilates just driving down the road (bouncing ricer on cut springs look).