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Leaving the Koni's out of the picture, what would be the next best thing for performance and longevity?? Eibach Springs - Spax Struts Eibach Springs - BAT Euro Struts Eibach Springs - KYB Struts Eibach Springs - Sachs Struts TiA! 
Jon - NJNeco
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Just from my friends experience with his KYB's I'd stay away from them. Just this week we had to replace his front right shock because it was blown. It has only been on his 91 SE-R for only a year. So I could see them getting blown left and right on a 3100 lb car.
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Another option: Leave it stock...unless you feel you need to lower it. I've dropped several vehicles with Eibach springs, and they look great, but the ride always suffers.
My opinion: Stock or Bat kit for a one inch drop which is a good compromise.
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I'd go with the BAT Euro kit, personally. Eibach lowers too much (IMHO) and the ride is very, very stiff.
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I'd go with the entire BAT kit. Struts & Springs.
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another vote for the BAT kit here....
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I already have the Eibach springs so that isnt an issue... I already decided on the Bat struts from what I have read here, I just wanted to get that final word to push me to buy them...
Thanks Guys.
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Originally posted by MaStaMooN:
I already have the Eibach springs so that isnt an issue... I already decided on the Bat struts from what I have read here, I just wanted to get that final word to push me to buy them...
Thanks Guys. I'm considering this same setup. I anxiously await your impressions.
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I went ahead and ordered the BAT Euro Struts yesturday... He had rears in stock, but the fronts were a week away, so I should have them in 2 weeks... Hopefully ill have the money to install right away..
Ill let you all know how it works out.
Jon - NJNeco
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Originally posted by Qbert:
Just from my friends experience with his KYB's I'd stay away from them. Just this week we had to replace his front right shock because it was blown. It has only been on his 91 SE-R for only a year. So I could see them getting blown left and right on a 3100 lb car. My friend also has a 91 SE-R with KYB's...been on for about 2 years now with no problems at all. Maybe you're friend just got a bad strut?
~Shawn Clone~
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