I am going to upgrade my shocks and would just like some input on which ones you guys prefer. Any input would be helpful.
Thanks for all your help
Brian

 

I would go with KYB AGXs. Those don't sound like too much of an upgrade.

 

agxs are nice but not dependable, the warrenty states that if you use them for racing you void the warrenty, make them seem like wanna be racing shocks to me, do you self teh favor and get the tokico illuminas...

 

KYB GR-2's suck. those shocks can go to hell.

they're ride is not very good, and almost feels like stock shocks. tokico HP's are much better and a significant difference over the GR-2's. it's because of the GR-2's that i constantly ate crap from bottoming out on rough corners and potholes alike.

for the price, it will be hard to beat tokico blue's HP

 

KYB GR-2's are OEM replacement.
Tokico HP's are upgrades performance non-adjustables.

There's a guy who is selling a set for $240 $20 shipping on eBay.
That's a damn good deal for those not needing any adjustments.


-Ted

 

Thanks guys, i will be getting the Tokicos then.

 

i just finished installing a set of tokico HPs and eibach prostreet springs in my 91 n/a. I
have only had the car a few weeks, but I am very pleased with how that setup worked out. Especially considering my previous vehicle was an Integra. I can't believe how shitty hondas handle compared to the RX7.

 

Actually, the later model Tegs run double wishbone suspension, and in theory they are supposed to be better handling.
(Boy, am I going to take **** for this one...)


-Ted

 

Not from me anyway... Your statement is prety much right....


Gil

 

They're still slow

 

RWD > FWD. end of discussion.

 

rx7 kicks all ***.ive been watching this discussions and appreciate the help to so, thanks

 

I used to own a 93 sho taurus 5 speed and when i bought the car it had kyb gr2s on it which on the shos was 5 % stiffer than stock. I replaced them with tokico hp's and man what a difference. The only adjustable strut for shos was the koni insert and i didnt feel like having to take an insert and adapt it to a strut shell so i bought the hp's. I then used some intrax lowering springs on it and the tokicos loved them. For the money if your looking at non adjustable struts go for the tokicos, i give them my thumbs up. I would only assume that the similar effect would take place on rx7s, but i dont know. I had illuminas on my 85 se and my 84 gs but i bought both that way already so ive never driven a 1st gen rx7 with the stock setup so i cant directly compare. On the other side of the spectrum my vert has stock suspension, and i havent driven a second gen thats modified so i cant attest there either. But if its anything like the shos then go for the tokicos!

 

I have no experience with the KYB shocks. But I'm currently running the Tokicos and I must say they are a nice set of struts for non-adjustables. I'd recommend them to anyone.