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#1141639 12/28/04 06:37 PM
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I am most likely going to be looking for new struts soon and i was wondering on any opinions of the KYB GR2 struts, because they are the best fit in my price range so i'm just wondering as to how they are, i will be using Eibach pro's with these struts. Any pics are welcomed. Thanks for any help.

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Wouldn't use them with aftermarket spring. They are only good for stock spring rates.


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So then is my only other choice the Spaz as far as budget struts go?


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Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
So then is my only other choice the Spaz as far as budget struts go?




You'll find that the words "budget" and "Contour" are usually mutually exclusive...


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my local speed shop is doing my suspention work..and im getting these struts.. there good for lowering springs but not sleeve coilovers... ill post pics of the install and befor and after pics..


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Originally posted by Patrick Hawkins:
my local speed shop is doing my suspention work..and im getting these struts.. there good for lowering springs but not sleeve coilovers... ill post pics of the install and befor and after pics..



Your local speed shop is quite clueless I see.

GR-2's are a quality stock replacement for STOCK struts. Yes STOCK and not even SVT level valving.

You are NOT getting a performance strut and NOT getting one made for lowering springs. Your performance and longevity will being significantly reduced verses an appropriate strut.
Yes of course they will still work but there are notable trade offs.


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Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
So then is my only other choice the Spaz as far as budget struts go?



SPAX, and they're not a bad choice.


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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
Originally posted by SVT Driver627:
So then is my only other choice the Spaz as far as budget struts go?



SPAX, and they're not a bad choice.




yes i know Spax, typos happen. But thats it as far as relativly low priced struts go?


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if your on that much of a budget you shouldn't lower your ride. Unless you want performance for 15000 miles and then put new struts in again.


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