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Old 03-28-08, 05:34 PM
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Default KYB GR2 VS Bilstein SP Shocks

Which one is better? KYB GR2 VS Bilstein SP Shocks im open to all opinions.
Old 03-28-08, 05:43 PM
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Didn't you just pick up a set of Bilsteins? I don't actually have any experience with either but I take it the KYB GR2's would be more comparable to the Bilstein HD's than the Sports or somewhere in between.
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In order, here is the ranking of sport vs. stock comparison

1. Bilstein SP
2. KYB
3. Bilstein HD (mostly used for vehicles that tow or light duty truck/SUV)
4. stock
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here's my 2 cents:
kyb/espelir: very soft oem type ride
*bilstein hd/espelir: pretty firm ride, very little bounce

*keep in mind, these springs have a very comparable spring rate to oem

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Old 04-02-08, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
here's my 2 cents:
kyb/espelir: very soft oem type ride
kyb/bilstein hd: pretty firm ride, very little bounce
That doesn't make sense. In your first comparison you paired a shock/spring, in your second comparison you paired a shock/shock.
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Originally Posted by DarKnight
That doesn't make sense. In your first comparison you paired a shock/spring, in your second comparison you paired a shock/shock.
LOL, oops, EDITED
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I pulled by KYBs off after 5,000 miles and went with Bilsteins Sports. my 1 cent
Old 04-02-08, 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
In order, here is the ranking of sport vs. stock comparison

1. Bilstein SP
2. KYB
3. Bilstein HD (mostly used for vehicles that tow or light duty truck/SUV)
4. stock

i have personally tested out bilstein HD and kyb on stock springs and can say that the bilstein HD is stiffer than the KYB. the KYB's are pretty much stock replacements. they look almost identical just that they have silver paint.
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Yup. KYBs are definitely softer than the Bilstein. Then again, KYBs are probably the softest aftermarket shocks you can get for the GS
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Originally Posted by GSquicksilver
i have personally tested out bilstein HD and kyb on stock springs and can say that the bilstein HD is stiffer than the KYB. the KYB's are pretty much stock replacements. they look almost identical just that they have silver paint.
I couldn't find much of a difference between the Bilstein HD and the KYB. The Bilstein SP was a much tighter ride and MUCH more fun!!
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Originally Posted by ZippyGuy
I couldn't find much of a difference between the Bilstein HD and the KYB.
really? i thought it was like day/night
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Originally Posted by GSquicksilver
i have personally tested out bilstein HD and kyb on stock springs and can say that the bilstein HD is stiffer than the KYB. the KYB's are pretty much stock replacements. they look almost identical just that they have silver paint.
Originally Posted by 4ntvings
really? i thought it was like day/night
The HD felt firm but nowhere near performance. The KYB's I rode on were almost two years old but I "think" I could tell the difference from the HD's.
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