Bilstein S or KYB GR-2 SHOCKS ?

Nosexnolex · 2007-12-02 22:27:03

btw, it's Espelir, not 'Esperil'. ;) http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/racinglab_1979_410837839 You are correct.

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12-04-07, 10:33 AM

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btw, it's Espelir, not 'Esperil'.

You are correct.

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12-04-07, 12:11 PM

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You are correct.

they're good springs. you wont be let down. and no, i'm not selling mine.
GL

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12-04-07, 12:41 PM

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they're good springs. you wont be let down. and no, i'm not selling mine.
GL

I also looked at Tanabe DF210 Springs US $185.00

Not sure how good these are. I cant find the others for sale where I would get them by thursday.

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12-13-07, 10:31 AM

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why dont you just wait to get springs, then install altogether?

That's the best thing to do. Why do double the work. Get your springs and install with the shocks.

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12-13-07, 10:33 AM

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I also looked at Tanabe DF210 Springs US $185.00

Not sure how good these are. I cant find the others for sale where I would get them by thursday.

Tanabe Springs are really good. The DF210 give you a more aggressive drop compared to the NF210.

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12-13-07, 10:36 AM

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Tanabe Springs are really good. The DF210 give you a more aggressive drop compared to the NF210.

I am having them installed as I write this. DF210.

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12-13-07, 05:22 PM

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Just to make sure you know, the KYB's are more of an OEM replacement meant to work with stock length springs or a mild drop of an inch or so. Lowering much more than that is going to cause your new shocks to go bad much quicker. The bilstein sports have a shortened shaft that are meant to go with lowered springs.

Hope you enjoy your new suspension though, I'm getting my setup installed tomorrow! Post pics.

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12-13-07, 07:33 PM

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From what i read it was the GR2s that work with the lowering springs. I have the GR2s and DF210 springs. The ride is better then stock! The rear could be .5" higher for my taste. What kind of drop do you guys get with these springs? I have 3/4" up front and 1/2 rear gap. I love the way it rides.

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