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04-03-2005, 02:35 PM | #1 |
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Finished my suspension. Comments Please.
Actually i finished two weeks ago but didnt want to post anything just in case something went wrong. 2 weeks and 1200 miles with no problems so i think i did a decent job (it was my first time). Took about 6 hours with a lunch break, using all hand tools.
H&R Springs with KYB GR-2 struts. Total Cost: $300
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04-03-2005, 03:04 PM | #2 |
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How do you like it so far, and how did this cost only $300?
I've seen the struts for about $60/each plus shipping, so that is ~$260 with shipping, and the springs new are like another $240. Any chance you'll be in the Southern NH area in the future. I'd love to drive your car (or go for a ride). I'm considering a similar setup for my 2001 L. BTW: Car looks great. What size tires are you running? Paul G. |
04-03-2005, 03:08 PM | #3 |
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springs were 100 from a kid in NJ who got coilovers for xmas. The struts were $50 a piece at advanced auto. Tires are Pirelli super sports 205/45/zr16. The car handles great and looks much better too. The ride isnt too harsh but def. more stiff than stock. Overall i love the setup especially considering what it cost.
As for being in NH im sure i will just have no clue when. |
04-03-2005, 07:15 PM | #4 | |
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Where in Ma are you? Maybe I can come meet up with you sometime. If not, I'm in southern NH (Londonderry, Exit 4 off RT93). Drop am a PM or e-mail if you are going to be in the area. Paul G. |
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04-03-2005, 07:18 PM | #5 |
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$50 per strut for GR-2's?
Thanks a hella deal. tirerack.com was at least $10+ on that price. were they on sale? you have connections on parts? |
04-03-2005, 09:09 PM | #6 |
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Im in Dudley, Ma. on the CT border. As for the gr-2s every time i sop there (advanced auto) i look at my receipt and it says preferred customer discount. i dont know why or how but im not going to complain.
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04-04-2005, 12:38 AM | #7 |
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paul, I have a set of kyb agx with v.7 sti springs on them... you know you want them!
or, alternately, I have a set of KYB agx with eibachs on them as well... |
04-04-2005, 06:58 AM | #8 | |
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E-mail if you want to talk more about it. I'd be interested to know if the Ver. 7 springs lower the car or not. Paul G. |
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04-04-2005, 07:56 AM | #9 |
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My opinion?
Biggest bang for the buck I have heard of in a LONG time. The GR-2's are a very overlooked and underrated damper, perfect for the average aftermarket spring. For $300 you probably have what? 239847892374923874 times better handling?? I think you should toss another like $75 bucks at it for some used RS or WRX swaybars and outhandle WRX's for under $400 bucks. |
04-04-2005, 09:21 AM | #10 |
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I agree with Dave. The GR-2 is a low buck, decent performing shock. I actually bought these when I ran my neon racecar. Against all the Neonites advice, I went the cheapie route and ran the GR-2's with Mopar X-Hi rate springs. The car handled great, in my opinion. I believe I paid $49 at Tire Rack at the time.
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04-04-2005, 09:25 AM | #11 |
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looks great! and for the money it is a VERY VERY good set up. I got nearly the same deal. I am running Gr2 w/ H&Rs on my wagon.
old pic of my GF8 on the same setup but with 17's |
04-04-2005, 10:11 AM | #12 |
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the car does handle better. im looking for a rear sway bar (pref 20mm off the sedan) pm me if anyone has one for sale
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04-04-2005, 12:12 PM | #13 |
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I have a 17mm WRX rear sway bar now. I wanted to add the KYB GR2's, a set of lowering springs, and a rear strut bar to finish things off.
Luckly the car only has about 40K miles on it, so I'm in no rush to replace stuff. I really don't want the KYB AGX's, but if they are cheap used so be it. Paul G. |
04-04-2005, 12:20 PM | #14 |
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why not the kybs agx(just wondering)
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04-04-2005, 12:31 PM | #15 | |
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2. The GR2s are way cheaper (when buying new), and I know more than a few folks who weren't happy with the way the KYB/AGX's held up. Plus, I really liked the RS with stock struts and springs. Paul G. |
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04-04-2005, 12:46 PM | #16 | |
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04-04-2005, 12:49 PM | #17 |
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Yup, I had a 19mm on the RS, and 17" Prodrive rims and Eibachs. I think keeping 16" rims on the L will help with ride comfort, and I really like the 17mm. Car is a bit more neutral.
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12-17-2005, 12:12 AM | #18 |
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hey sorry to bring this old thread back up but im the "kid" who sold you the H&R's. I was clearing out my pm box and realized you never showed me pics and searched and here you are. car looks good. you def got a deal on those springs. haha i was about to pick up my coilovers when my car got stolen. i got the car back with damages (i have a thread here and someone on the thread here actually found my car, DCBACON who is a cop, do a search if you're interested) so i said screw my car and coilovers. then recently, i started liking my car again so i wanted to drop it but didnt have enough for coilovers again cause i spent it all on getting an alarm, new starter, and just wasted my money. and so i bought a set of H&R's for $150.
cliffnotes: sold 95imprezpat springs for 100 to put towards coilovers, car got stolen. got car back and after a long time and falling back in love with my car decided to lower it and bought H&R springs for $150. my car looks like yours in winter mode: (as in wrx wheels, coupe spoiler, H&Rs, etc.) the drop isnt that bad, im on my stock L struts for now |
12-17-2005, 09:20 PM | #19 |
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Nice that red 2.2 looks just like my roomates. he had the h&R's with agx's. Drop looked exactly like yours. Now he swapped the h&rs for spt springs....too stiff for his liking.
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