imported_JusBlaze

k my shocks are blown and i wanna get some shocks that are cheap.

i dont really care about them being adjustable, i just want them to be able to handle a lowered car

also, im getting 17s soon so i just want a slight drop, what springs would be good to lower the car about 1 inch

im looking to spend about $300-$400 on the shocks, springs whatever i have to wait till spring anyways but i need the shocks now

i drive an eg civic coupe...and the car is lowered probably about 2.5-3 inches on coilovers

sugesstions?

spike

Just replace the struts and still use the coil over sleave.

imported_rhd_ef

kyb gr2

cheap, and solid oem replacement.

imported_honda1b6a

i have KYB gr2 on my crx with sportlines,, awesome ride,, for the money,, they were 260 shipped from ebay,, u cant go wrong..

imported_mugenpowered

I was going to suggest those too, I don't have them but I've heard good things about them.

But for the person who started this thread, just keep in mind that the GR-2's lifetime warranty is voided if you use them with coilover sleeves or a drop greater than a certain amount, either 2 inches or 1.5 inches. So both of those things would be working agianst you if you bought the shocks now but didn't buy springs until later.

kwasley

maybe look for some used koni yellows

imported_JusBlaze

i would stick to the coilivers but the ride is just too much on me....my spinal cord feels dislocated, so im probly gonna get the tien h tech...s tech would be too low for 17s i think

i hear its a tight enough fit stock on egs

DumbasSi

If you're willing to spend a little more, Koni Reds wil be much better then the GR2 or HP and they will handle a lower drop. I had them on my 98 with H&R Sport springs and the ride and drop were perfect for a daily driver.

imported_mikepasini

buyinig the gr2s would be an oem replacement but oem is not intended for lowering springs...

soo, i would assume you should get somethinig a little stiffer and if you are sitting that low, unless you want to bounce around all over the place then i wouild get at least kyb agxs or koni reds... i heard the reds are almost as stiff as the yellows, its just that they are not externally adjustable either.

1sykcoupe

gr2s r factory replacements thats why u shud go with tokico blue's if u want cheap shocks.

imported_mugenpowered

Everyone says that, but OEM replacement doesn't mean OEM equivalent. They have a lifetime warranty for up to a 1.5" drop, because they are designed to handle a drop. OEM shocks don't have that, clearly there is a difference. Don't think that because they are OEM replacement that they are the same thing as OEM.

If this person is running h-techs then GR-2's will be fine for that.
Tokico blues would be fine as well.

imported_egb18c

KYB AGX's are really good too

imported_Mattds

is there a consense on this yet?
I have tien springs just can't remember which ones...but my 17's rub! lol.
And i too am broke but need shocks BADLY, as my poor car bottoms out on just about everything and high speed is scary.

Koni reds? GR2's ?

DumbasSi

Reds are easily the best non-adjustable shocks that have been mentioned.

zeeman

iTrader: (1)

y would you want to cheap out on something as important as shocks....i mean it only dictates how comfortable of a ride your car will be. And with lowered cars, it becomes increasingly important to have good shocks.
Just save up a little longer and buy some good ones.....you won't regret it.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

the lowest quality I'd do on a lowered car is Koni Red

95 R-81 Cx

I got 17's blown oem shocks sleeve overs and im lowered close to 3" around don't know the exact figure but theres less than a finger gap between tire and fender tein flex is the replacement. Many shocks will handle a 1 inch drop even so get some CT monroe's and call it a day. But at the end of the day 17's EG 1" lowered = 4x4 still. The KYB's are good for about 1.5 or a bit over tops unless you modify the tophat and the housing I believe to get the piston to have the same amount of travel but with the ability to handle drops of usually 3/4" to 2" more with out being blown. For close to 700 or 800 you might score a set of full omni coilovers which might suit your needs best.

IMHO DO NOT CHEAP OUT ON SUSPENSION THERE IS A HIGH CHANCE OF THE CAR BOUNCING WITH BLOWN SHOCKS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND IT CAN LEAD TO THE CAR SKIPPING AND SPINNING OUT. PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE AND DON'T ENDANGER OTHERS JUST TO SAVE A BUCK.

civicmaple96

i am also in the same situation as you, i am also having trouble deciding to go with Tien H tech which is Front 1.3" and Rear 1.0" drop with KYB GR 2's. I want my ride to be as smooth as a new car. I have to chose between stock springs or those tien with GR2's. My car is 2" and 1.5" low and stock shocks are already blown.

luca

I have tokiko illumina (white) shocks and they are increadable. They give a good ride quality but really seem stiff when you need them to be. They are also dampening adjustable so you can set them how you like .

imported_Mattds

can anyone sort of give me the price for any of the mentioned shocks...well struts.