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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Default Bilstein S or KYB GR-2 SHOCKS ?

Not sure which one to get. I am looking to use Esperil springs. I want an even drop, meaning same space between tire and fender Front and Rear. I don’t want the car to be too stiff. I want to keep the ride nice and comfy like it is now with the stock suspension, or at least close to it. I will install my 19s as well. So which shock should I go with?

I also found KYB-GR-2 gor 248$ http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-G...ayphotohosting
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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I heard the kyb's keep a nicer ride
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Old Dec 2, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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$250 + $30 shipping? WOW! that's reallllllllllllllllllllllly cheap. kinda makes you go FYI, they're $390 at shox.

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btw, it's Espelir, not 'Esperil'.
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$250 + $30 shipping? WOW! that's reallllllllllllllllllllllly cheap. kinda makes you go FYI, they're $390 at shox.

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btw, it's Espelir, not 'Esperil'.
Ya it's cheapest there, and it's legit. I bought my KYBs from them.
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Ya it's cheapest there, and it's legit. I bought my KYBs from them.
I guess I will buy them then.
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Lets wait and see. Better be the new 2s
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Let me know if and when they come, I just ordered my Espelir's and think I am going to go the KYB GR-2 route too. I saw those on Ebay too and that price is not bad.
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Let me know if and when they come, I just ordered my Espelir's and think I am going to go the KYB GR-2 route too. I saw those on Ebay too and that price is not bad.
Where did you order the springs from and how much were they?
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Originally Posted by Nosexnolex
Where did you order the springs from and how much were they?
I ordered mine from Upgrade Motoring in Cali. Shipping was $32 here to NJ and I asked could he come down in price since they were the last set he had. They were $255 so he split shipping with me. I paid $271 shipped. Should be here sometime this week or Monday. Really nice guy on the phone.
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Originally Posted by FIVEOHinNJ
I ordered mine from Upgrade Motoring in Cali. Shipping was $32 here to NJ and I asked could he come down in price since they were the last set he had. They were $255 so he split shipping with me. I paid $271 shipped. Should be here sometime this week or Monday. Really nice guy on the phone.
Hey, would you mind selling them to me, since I already have the shocks? I could put them on my car on thursday, and then take you for a ride. See if you like the shocks plus spring combo. I will order the springs tomorrow, but am afraid that it might not come in on time. Please let me know.

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P.S. Im located in NNJ. 15 min from Edgwater, North Bergen.
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Originally Posted by Nosexnolex
Hey, would you mind selling them to me, since I already have the shocks? I could put them on my car on thursday, and then take you for a ride. See if you like the shocks plus spring combo. I will order the springs tomorrow, but am afraid that it might not come in on time. Please let me know.
come in on time for what?
search around for the springs, there's shops that have them.
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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
come in on time for what?
search around for the springs, there's shops that have them.

I made an app to have them installed on thursday.
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Originally Posted by Nosexnolex
Hey, would you mind selling them to me, since I already have the shocks? I could put them on my car on thursday, and then take you for a ride. See if you like the shocks plus spring combo. I will order the springs tomorrow, but am afraid that it might not come in on time. Please let me know.

Thank You,


P.S. Im located in NNJ. 15 min from Edgwater, North Bergen.
You haven't found a place for the springs? Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to sell them because I don't think mine will actually be here by Wednesday or Thursday either.
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Old Dec 4, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by FIVEOHinNJ
You haven't found a place for the springs? Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to sell them because I don't think mine will actually be here by Wednesday or Thursday either.
No I didnt. If I could get them locally it would be great!
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why dont you just wait to get springs, then install altogether?
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