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  1. 03-07-2014, 05:16 PM #1
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    Need help choosing suspension!!!

    So, shortly after I got the G, I noticed the suspension needed replacement badly. I plan on lowering the car and since I need new suspension, I figured this would be a great time to do it. I found KYB Struts, Shocks, and lowering springs for $400 on eBay, does anyone know what to buy and if KYB is a good brand? Thanks!
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    I have seen that on eBay too. Kyb is a good brand. But I don't know if those springs are any good. I forget what brand the springs were. I too may be interested in this deal if the springs turn out to be decent.
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    KYB is good for a mild drop, what springs did you see? How much do they lower?
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    Here's the link to it.

    http://m.ebay.com/itm/380463777393?nav=SEARCH
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2002BlackDragon View Post
    I have seen that on eBay too. Kyb is a good brand. But I don't know if those springs are any good. I forget what brand the springs were. I too may be interested in this deal if the springs turn out to be decent.
    Yeah, I'm new to suspension so I want to see what to buy and what to stay away from haha
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    Not bad of a product (M2 lowering springs) They are relative new product compared to other lowering springs. Pair wit the KYB it could turn alright.
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    How long do you think they would be good for? And it says average drop is 2 inches, would that be a noticeable deference? And thanks for the help so far guys!
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    Yep, that's the exact link. I'm already watching it in my eBay. Lol

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  9. 03-07-2014, 07:05 PM #9
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    I'm watching it as well haha
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    Is anyone on this forum running these?
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    imho, the gr-2's arent the best shocks/struts for lowering. i had them on my daily when i had tein s-techs on it and after a bit of time my shocks started to blow the seals out. i also daily drove my car and if i could have done it again i would have either bought new kyb agx shocks and the same springs. or with the amount of money youd spend on that just throw in a little more and get a set of coilovers. just my $.02
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    Quote Originally Posted by kylecanthurdle View Post
    imho, the gr-2's arent the best shocks/struts for lowering. i had them on my daily when i had tein s-techs on it and after a bit of time my shocks started to blow the seals out. i also daily drove my car and if i could have done it again i would have either bought new kyb agx shocks and the same springs. or with the amount of money youd spend on that just throw in a little more and get a set of coilovers. just my $.02




    Thanks for the advice! I kinda figured these arent the best since they're cheap. Lol. I also am looking at coilovers and the cheapest ones I have found are like a grand. Do you know where I can find cheaper ones?


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    Cheapest coilovers I have found are Megan Racing EZ street series for $700.


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    Those m2 springs go too low for the gr-2's

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    Quote Originally Posted by oakrdrs187 View Post
    Those m2 springs go too low for the gr-2's

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    Which shocks and struts would go with the m2 springs?


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