Shocks and HMT's Advice...
05-17-2007, 11:19 PM
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Re: Shocks and HMT's Advice...
Originally Posted by samson
W0rd. Thanks, Colin.
Thought the warranty was lifetime?
JP
I'd go with some gr2's and s-techs. they ride very nice.
05-17-2007, 11:35 PM
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Re: Shocks and HMT's Advice...
Originally Posted by d112crzy
limited lifetime. If you go to low, the warranty is void.
I'd go with some gr2's and s-techs. they ride very nice.
I'd go with some gr2's and s-techs. they ride very nice.
I mean, my driver's side rear sags more than the rest of the car, ha.
JP
05-17-2007, 11:42 PM
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Re: Shocks and HMT's Advice...
Originally Posted by d112crzy
ok, what's your budget?
If you're only buying shocks, then get some kyb agx. Those have adjustability and can handle a much lower drop.
If you're only buying shocks, then get some kyb agx. Those have adjustability and can handle a much lower drop.
Ha, read the rest of the thread. Don't need the adjustability. Looking for a smooth, comfortable ride. Last thing I want is stiff aftermarket shocks bouncing me around or stock shocks that make me wonder why I wasted extra money on aftermarket ones.
JP
05-31-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: Shocks and HMT's Advice...
After all is said and done I went with and installed with Daddi-0 a set of:
Skunk2 Sport Shocks
Yeap, Mike has a really good deal on them and I decided to go with that after his advice (along with yours of course, HMT). Thanks guys, I'm pretty pleased with them. They ARE a little stiffer, but nothing dramatic and I DO live in PA and I believe its "statistically proven by statistics that prove" that PA has the worst roads out of the normal 48.
PA people will vouche for sucky roads, ha. None-the-less it's more of a quick jolt than a constant cut spring bouncy ride if/when you hit a bump. My tires suck and squeal, but man a new set a shocks did wonders in the bends. No body roll and just a tight on track turn and would be much better if I didn't roll on nice, tall All-Seasons. :1 Got a chance to race on them and I pre-loaded most of my runs so the issue with weight transfer really wasn't there; however, it does help and is noticable banging the gears later and not completely melting tires away from a sagging rear.
I'd give it about an 8.5 out of 10 though because I like smooth rides and I live in PA so sometimes the smooth cruising isn't always an option. None-the-less, I'm pleased. Thanks again for all the input fellows and I'd definitly recommend these for a budget set-up on your blown suspension.
JP
Skunk2 Sport Shocks
Yeap, Mike has a really good deal on them and I decided to go with that after his advice (along with yours of course, HMT). Thanks guys, I'm pretty pleased with them. They ARE a little stiffer, but nothing dramatic and I DO live in PA and I believe its "statistically proven by statistics that prove" that PA has the worst roads out of the normal 48.
PA people will vouche for sucky roads, ha. None-the-less it's more of a quick jolt than a constant cut spring bouncy ride if/when you hit a bump. My tires suck and squeal, but man a new set a shocks did wonders in the bends. No body roll and just a tight on track turn and would be much better if I didn't roll on nice, tall All-Seasons. :1 Got a chance to race on them and I pre-loaded most of my runs so the issue with weight transfer really wasn't there; however, it does help and is noticable banging the gears later and not completely melting tires away from a sagging rear.I'd give it about an 8.5 out of 10 though because I like smooth rides and I live in PA so sometimes the smooth cruising isn't always an option. None-the-less, I'm pleased. Thanks again for all the input fellows and I'd definitly recommend these for a budget set-up on your blown suspension.
JP
