jcrome04

Hey everyone I had a couple of quick questions, the first regarding shocks.

I'm planning on lowering my car (hopefully soon) with Tanabe DF210's, and my assumed OEM shocks with ~151k on them probably wouldn't like it too much. My question is, what exact shocks should I be looking at?

I've heard Bilstein, Tokico, and Koni. Which is the best bang for the buck? And which model of which make? I'd like to not spend an arm and a leg.

I hear the Bilstein HD's aren't recommended to be run with lowering springs, are there any other suitable Bilstein models?

I don't want to ride on rails, that's why I'm staying away from coilovers, I like the smooth ride the Tanabe DF210's maintain with a good drop. I wouldn't mind stiffening it up a little bit to get rid of some suspension travel when I get on the throttle, but I DO NOT want an overly aggressive stiff sports car feel.

Also maybe KYB? What will be a good shock that will last me quite a while a not "prematurely" blow out?


And question #2

I was just about to buy something off of l-tunedparts.com and was wondering if there were any coupon codes for CL members??


Thanks a lot everyone.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

the bilsteins can handle a drop just not more than 1-1.3inches.

the Tanabe DF210's are a 1.8-2" drop, and will be hard on any shock, KYB or bilstein, but prolly better on the kyb since it is softer.

if you want mild height change and a smooth ride try getting a set of H&R springs and KYB shocks, its an ~1-1.5in drop and a very smooth ride.

j stuff

iTrader: (5)

i got tanabe df210+kyb gr2 shocks on my gs400.

if they make the kybgr2 for the ls4 get that combo, quit smooth, soft enough and firm enough

jcrome04

J stuff how long have you had that setup? How long do you think it should last, mileage-wise?

jcrome04

KYB GR2 for a 97 LS4 ~$100@ Front ~$92@ Rear

hobojoe

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294925130

there a bit cheaper here :]

jcrome04

Thanks

and as for coupon codes.. are there any for l-tuned??