best shocks for 1st gen
02-12-03, 06:01 PM
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Holy **** is all I can say. Seeing a PAIR of front Koni's shipped to my door for under 100 bucks brought about the quickest impulse buy I have had in years!
CANNOT WAIT TO GET THEM AND PUT THEM ON!!!!!
CANNOT WAIT TO GET THEM AND PUT THEM ON!!!!!
02-12-03, 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by onepointone
i dont know about yall, but i have tokico blues and eibach springs, and the ride is really stiff. i feel all the bumps, but thast what i wanted because i can corner like i want now
i havent ridden on anything else but stock and my current setup, but i know mine are stiff, and i do feel almost every bump.
i dont know about yall, but i have tokico blues and eibach springs, and the ride is really stiff. i feel all the bumps, but thast what i wanted because i can corner like i want now
i havent ridden on anything else but stock and my current setup, but i know mine are stiff, and i do feel almost every bump. 
For me, the Tokicos or KYBs seem to be a good choice for shocks, but for springs, I think I'll go with Suspension Techniques.
02-12-03, 07:45 PM
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I have the same setup as onepointone and I'd have to say that it's tight but not tiring. It's good for spirited street driving but is also comfortable for long distance highway cruising. I guess I'm trying to say that it's provides a good balance between performance and comfort. I'm very happy with my setup.
02-12-03, 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by inittab
I have the same setup as onepointone and I'd have to say that it's tight but not tiring. It's good for spirited street driving but is also comfortable for long distance highway cruising. I guess I'm trying to say that it's provides a good balance between performance and comfort. I'm very happy with my setup.
I have the same setup as onepointone and I'd have to say that it's tight but not tiring. It's good for spirited street driving but is also comfortable for long distance highway cruising. I guess I'm trying to say that it's provides a good balance between performance and comfort. I'm very happy with my setup.
i love my setup.. i wouldnt have it any other way.. now i just want a strut tower back and a racing beat sway bar, and a bushing set.. then im straight. i took it for a 30 minute drive down the highway the other day, and i didnt really notice all the bumps.
02-12-03, 09:42 PM
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I just replaced my stock ones with Tokico blues at 87700 miles, and it makes a world of difference. The only complaint I have is that they seem to be a little rough over very crappy roads (or weird harmonic oscilation sections of road).
02-13-03, 07:50 AM
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Originally posted by xlversatilelx
uhh speaking of the shocks what is the best choice of springs do you recommend im thinking about getting those RB springs any other ideas?
uhh speaking of the shocks what is the best choice of springs do you recommend im thinking about getting those RB springs any other ideas?
02-13-03, 10:03 AM
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What do you guys recommend I replace the rear bushings with: polyurethane or rubber? I'm using the car to commute 90 miles per day - mostly highway, but I do like to take "spirited drives" every once in a while. So basically, I'm looking for something that will give a smooth comfortable ride.
02-13-03, 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
What do you guys recommend I replace the rear bushings with: polyurethane or rubber?
What do you guys recommend I replace the rear bushings with: polyurethane or rubber?
02-13-03, 01:47 PM
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Originally posted by Rx7carl
Why? Dont replace them. They are bonded onto the links anyway. The older and softer, the better. If yours are that bad, get some used links.
Why? Dont replace them. They are bonded onto the links anyway. The older and softer, the better. If yours are that bad, get some used links.
02-13-03, 03:08 PM
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I had Tokico blues, RB springs, all poly bushings. It was quite rough for the first 1-2k miles until the suspension loosened up. After that it was, IMO, a great balance between handling and ride for spirited street driving.
I drove a stock FB after driving my modded one for several months. I was shocked at the differance. It rode very smooth, but when we went for a little spirited drive on a back road it felt like a wallowing, diving, and just plain sloppy pig.
I drove a stock FB after driving my modded one for several months. I was shocked at the differance. It rode very smooth, but when we went for a little spirited drive on a back road it felt like a wallowing, diving, and just plain sloppy pig.