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Old 10-22-2004, 04:53 PM
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Kyb Agx or Koni Reds?

Sup guys i plan on dropping my cl using my neuspeed "race" springs that i took off from my 96 accord and i was wondering which of the 2 shocks should i get for this set up? I heard decent comments about the kybs from doing searches and my friend has them on his 86 corrolla, tho i dunno if the quality applies to hondas, but i dunno much about the koni reds. Any comments about these shocks? price wise....if i'm correct, the koni reds are cheaper than the agx's. another thing... i was plannin on buyin the shocks from ebay... and i noticed that the prices of the agx's are way lower then any other sites compared to other shocks being sold. they go for around 300shipped on ebay. i was just wondering if these auctions are scams or any thing. thanks for the help
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yup ur correct i bought agx's on ebay cuz there cheap compared to the others performance stores, the reason i bought the kyb agx's because they were recommended for eibach springs and i did my research and had good reviews on 'em but i never used konis but heard those were good too, and depending on who u buy on ebay look at there feedback scores,

i bought the kybs but didnt have time to install them yet so i dont how they would feel.....

also u might wna go to the sac town meets in elk grove
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kyb agx, i have em and like em
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kyb agx with neuspeed = good combo.
Old 10-22-2004, 08:50 PM
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what happen if i have a problem w/ my stock shocks... i have neuspeed racing springs.. w/ stock shocks... and.. when i go over the bumps, i hear some sounds.. so i want to know if it's stock shock problems..
Old 10-22-2004, 09:06 PM
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what kinda a sounds bacuase i hear mine snap crackle and pop all the time.......as of now i have my stocks shocks with the ebich, at first the ride is not bad at all but now it rides like shit the stocks deteriote over time, so i decided to with kybs
Old 10-22-2004, 09:11 PM
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yeah.. kinda crackling sounds.. so.. i was gonna buy the used tein SS from ebay... but i kinda don't believe the seller... he changes his words little bit.. and dont email me a lot.. so.. i decided not to go w/.. so i might go buy just shocks.. but don't know if it's shock problems or spring problems..
Old 10-23-2004, 01:23 AM
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So kyb agx>koni reds? hey acura1983 so do u have eibach springs on ur car and how much did u get ur kyb's for?
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koni red won't be able to handle neuspeed sports...the shocks are stock replacement
Old 10-23-2004, 06:03 AM
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theres a koni/neuspeed yellows, they're designed for lowered cars.. but cost double probably..
(this is what i ordered.. getting them this coming week)

www.importhorizon.com

check em out!
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Originally Posted by UCiCL30
theres a koni/neuspeed yellows, they're designed for lowered cars.. but cost double probably..
(this is what i ordered.. getting them this coming week)

www.importhorizon.com

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koni yellows are a MUCH better shock than kyb agx

however, if you get the koni yellows you have to remove the strut each time you wanna adjust dampening

if you get the koni neuspeed yellows dampening is externally adjustable
Old 10-23-2004, 01:43 PM
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Koni Red was design for racing...if u want that stiffer ride...Koni Red, for daily road u should got with Koni Yellow and if u're on a budget go with KYB AGX. I've been riding on my AGX for over 2 years now and it great.
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kyb agxs with eibach sportlines... have them, like them. no complaints.
Old 10-23-2004, 08:45 PM
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So if i was to get the agx's with my neuspeed "race" springs u guys think i can come close to stock quality ride? a lot of people on this forum said that the neuspeed"race" springs aren't that good, but when i had them on my accord it wasn't that bad considering i was running on stock shocks. But now i wanna do it right with my cl especially since i got some money do to spend. (financial aid check from school baby!! well it's only 400bux lol)
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haha truviet.. u cant afford the koni yellows.. so scratch that..

i had to go to school on stock shocks.. coz of no $$ too.. i feel u bro..

but now with money now.. i got the best shocks on the market!.
(well according to most people in this forum)

when ur outta college, and start working full time, get the best u can get ur hands on!
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Lol yea i kno.... thas why i had the koni reds in mind instead. i still gotta ask my mom for money so i can get a camber kit. LOL
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Originally Posted by ib_jimmy
Koni Red was design for racing...if u want that stiffer ride...Koni Red, for daily road u should got with Koni Yellow and if u're on a budget go with KYB AGX. I've been riding on my AGX for over 2 years now and it great.
koni red was DEFINATELY not designed for racing or any type of real performance...that's why they are cheaper and less expensive..non adjustable

saying the yellows aren't meant for performance and the reds are is just wrong
Old 10-24-2004, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by azian21485
koni red was DEFINATELY not designed for racing or any type of real performance...that's why they are cheaper and less expensive..non adjustable
aren't koni reds adjustable...just internally?
Old 10-24-2004, 04:08 AM
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no they're not..koni yellows are internally adjustable...but koni neuspeed yellows are externally adjustable
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