KYB brand struts

ponamy · 07-30-2007, 09:31 PM

Anybody ever heard of this brand? or Koni? are they any good? im looking for oem height replacement but dont wanna sacrifice handling.

anybody with info let me know!! thanks

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Getagrip · 07-30-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponamy

Anybody ever heard of this brand? or Koni? are they any good? im looking for oem height replacement but dont wanna sacrifice handling.

anybody with info let me know!! thanks

KYB are a good value. Adjustable and non-adjustable are available, KYB brand are original equipment on many Subarus.
Konis are great and are a little more expensive and are adjustable.

Firestrike · 07-30-2007, 09:53 PM

I had KYB 4 way adjustables in the front of my nissan and man, what a difference they made over stock. I ran on setting 2 most of the time.

RawCode · 07-30-2007, 10:03 PM

KYB are popular, the GR-2s for bargain, the AGX if you want adjustability.

IIRC Koni's require you to cut up your stock struts to install inserts.

There is also Tokico D-Specs which is what I am running now. I think they are the spendiest of the under 1k struts.

And of course there is also the SPT struts and STi takeoffs which are under 1k too.

Want a ride sometime?

ponamy · 07-30-2007, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RawCode

Want a ride sometime?

maybe next time im in anchorage

thanks for the input fellows, im really thinking about buying the gr-2's from kyb

cooparu · 07-30-2007, 10:29 PM

If you just want a cheap, quality strut, the GR-2 will be a good option. When my gf's old GF needed the struts replaced, we got some GR-2's from Tirerack, and I was impressed at the quality for the price. For a strict daily driver, they're a bargain.

Firestrike · 07-30-2007, 10:35 PM

If you want GR2, I have a connection for those at close to cost. Let me find out how much they will be. You want all 4 right?

RawCode · 07-30-2007, 10:52 PM

If you are a tinkerer, you will love having dampening adjustable suspension.

It is like a video game for myself everyday!

The GR2s are great for the money however.

SQUAD_907 · 07-31-2007, 12:18 AM

agx's FTW! like mine...getagrip used them back in the day with wrx too...

ponamy · 07-31-2007, 01:50 AM

ive got a couple months to mull it over as to which ill go for.

akryder86 · 07-31-2007, 02:24 AM

I have the AGX's on my GC and I love them. I like the adjustability of the dampning but the springs are still unforgiving.

Firestrike · 07-31-2007, 03:03 PM

My source tells me that they are not yet available for the 04-05 WRX. They are however in production.

RawCode · 07-31-2007, 03:32 PM

Won't they work with the washer mod?

RawCode · 07-31-2007, 04:10 PM

Might help more if I actually link them. http://turninconcepts10.chainreactio...1e59c383151ffd

Oh and here is a link to an FAQ that lists pretty much all the available struts (not coilovers) that are available and how to get them to fit your ride:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1170952

Firestrike · 07-31-2007, 08:57 PM

Ponamy, I can get you the 04 GR2s for $75.27 a piece and the AGX for $135.94 a piece. Stock order 3-4 weeks.

ponamy · 07-31-2007, 09:27 PM

if i get em im just getting the rears for now. they be clunkin, frickin 04 sti struts. the fronts seem to be fine, its the rears i need. ill have to let you know on friday justin, i wont know howm uch money ill have to spend till then.

thanks for throwin that out there though with a hookup on price. means alot

Firestrike · 08-01-2007, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponamy

if i get em im just getting the rears for now. they be clunkin, frickin 04 sti struts. the fronts seem to be fine, its the rears i need. ill have to let you know on friday justin, i wont know howm uch money ill have to spend till then.

thanks for throwin that out there though with a hookup on price. means alot

No problem, but I am assuming you have not found a better price elsewhere?

ponamy · 08-01-2007, 01:53 AM

im still lookin around, ill let you know if i do. but if your getting em with a stock order thats not charging shipping then yeah i prolly wont.

prometheum · 08-01-2007, 05:22 AM

struts alone are so expensive, for the price of set of struts, springs, and tophats you can almost get yourself a decent set of coilovers

ponamy · 08-02-2007, 04:19 PM

i dont want coilovers though. not looking to drop the car. local dealer wanted 165 for oem replacement strut

may be taking you up on that strut justin.

Firestrike · 08-02-2007, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponamy

i dont want coilovers though. not looking to drop the car. local dealer wanted 165 for oem replacement strut

may be taking you up on that strut justin.

Ok no problem, just let me know and I can do purchasing through my work here and have stuff shipped and billed to you

ponamy · 08-02-2007, 10:25 PM

they havent released the agx for 04-05 according to kyb website, ill go with replacements, gr-2's rear struts 2ea. throw me a price for both with shipping justin

ill talk to you im PM's

nate49509 · 08-02-2007, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by prometheum

struts alone are so expensive, for the price of set of struts, springs, and tophats you can almost get yourself a decent set of coilovers

Yeah, then you get to rebuild every couple years. Been there done that. Coils aren't worth it unless your tracking it pretty regularly.

Firestrike · 08-02-2007, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ponamy

they havent released the agx for 04-05 according to kyb website, ill go with replacements, gr-2's rear struts 2ea. throw me a price for both with shipping justin

ill talk to you im PM's

Sorry, I meant the 02-03

ponamy · 08-03-2007, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firestrike

My source tells me that they are not yet available for the 04-05 WRX. They are however in production.

you already said they werent

im just repeating whats been said.

i checked their website though, they dont say anything about a release. either way gr-2's for rear struts are great. let me know

07-30-2007, 09:31 PM	#1
ponamy Scooby Specialist Member#: 115511 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 2005 wrx /w babyseat 2011 Forester 2.5x	KYB brand struts Anybody ever heard of this brand? or Koni? are they any good? im looking for oem height replacement but dont wanna sacrifice handling. anybody with info let me know!! thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-02-2007, 10:25 PM	#22
ponamy Scooby Specialist Member#: 115511 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 2005 wrx /w babyseat 2011 Forester 2.5x	they havent released the agx for 04-05 according to kyb website, ill go with replacements, gr-2's rear struts 2ea. throw me a price for both with shipping justin ill talk to you im PM's Last edited by ponamy; 08-02-2007 at 10:41 PM.

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Firestrike * Banned * Member#: 135785 Join Date: Dec 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Anchorage, AK Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX LTD Cloaking Device Gray	Ponamy, I can get you the 04 GR2s for $75.27 a piece and the AGX for $135.94 a piece. Stock order 3-4 weeks.

07-31-2007, 09:27 PM	#16
ponamy Scooby Specialist Member#: 115511 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 2005 wrx /w babyseat 2011 Forester 2.5x	if i get em im just getting the rears for now. they be clunkin, frickin 04 sti struts. the fronts seem to be fine, its the rears i need. ill have to let you know on friday justin, i wont know howm uch money ill have to spend till then. thanks for throwin that out there though with a hookup on price. means alot

08-01-2007, 01:53 AM	#18
ponamy Scooby Specialist Member#: 115511 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 2005 wrx /w babyseat 2011 Forester 2.5x	im still lookin around, ill let you know if i do. but if your getting em with a stock order thats not charging shipping then yeah i prolly wont.

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prometheum NASIOC Supporter Member#: 92003 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tatooine Vehicle: 04 TDI Passat	struts alone are so expensive, for the price of set of struts, springs, and tophats you can almost get yourself a decent set of coilovers

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ponamy Scooby Specialist Member#: 115511 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: AKIC Location: Fairbanks, Alaska Vehicle: 2005 wrx /w babyseat 2011 Forester 2.5x	i dont want coilovers though. not looking to drop the car. local dealer wanted 165 for oem replacement strut may be taking you up on that strut justin.