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Old 01-31-08, 10:27 PM
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Default KYB gr2 or bilstein??

which is a better choice, im thinking changing my shocks and lowering my car. any suggestions. i was looking at the kyb gr2 or the bilsteins?
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i'm using KYB + tein right now. I love it. It's really comfortable.
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what kind of springs?
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kyb = japanese

bilstein = german


personally, i'd say bilstein. i've had no problems with them and they ride great.
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gr2 for a soft ride. and bilsteins if you want to hang turns with a stiffer ride.

the Gr2 from what i understand is stock replacement, not really made for performance. while the bilsteins sports is made for lowering springs and a lot stiffer then stock
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im going to get kyb
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I had KYB, but to soft. I have Bilstein on it now.
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well what are your suggestions like combinations for a good ride. like has anyone tried TEIN S and H tech Springs or even tanabe GF210, NF210, df210. l-tuned springs or espelir asd springs and how much did it lower.

my friend had told me that the gr2 are stiff. but i remember installing it on my friends car where there was a damper control??

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gr2's for the 2GS are not adjustable.
try a search to narrow down what you have in mind.
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GR2s are not even close to stiff at all.
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does anyone have pictures on the type of springs they have on the car like how much its lowered. with espelir springs, tein s,h tech, and tanabe srpings
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Originally Posted by Deception
does anyone have pictures on the type of springs they have on the car like how much its lowered. with espelir springs, tein s,h tech, and tanabe srpings
search button, type 'ultimate', there's a looooooong thread in here with details. GL!
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ok so if i go kyb what are good springs for it?
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