 KYB GR2 vs OEM, ST205 |
 Jun 23, 2011 - 12:03 PM
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Well, I was given a pair of KYB for my ST205 (yes you've read it right...given...free).
And now I'm hesitating to install them on my car (wth are you hesitating for?). Well the thing is, I've ordered an SSIII replica kit and I got it here, too. So now I have to chose because, if I drop the car with the KYB, the body kit will be 1 inch from the ground...which is very bad in canada's roads. So compared to the OEM, is there a good difference in handling and performance? Another thing is, in long term will it hurt the SSS or other mecanical parts due to hard road bumps and holes? |
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Jun 24, 2011 - 12:19 PM
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What springs are you planning to drop the car with?
The SS-III splitters to make it too much lowered compared to say TRD splitters. If you're worried about the splitters hitting the ground, if you get bigger rims, the wheel gap will be reduce but the actually body of the car will sit higher so it won't risk scraping, if that makrs sense. So you could always go that way if you're worried about the splitters scrapping the ground. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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TheChildOfTheSea KYB GR2 vs OEM Jun 23, 2011 - 12:03 PM
SwissFerdi You shouldn't have any change in ride height w... Jun 23, 2011 - 12:09 PM TheChildOfTheSea The car is came from was actually lower...I assume... Jun 23, 2011 - 12:30 PM opie_7afe springs lower ride but of course if your lowering ... Jun 23, 2011 - 3:37 PM TheChildOfTheSea Ok, so let's say I end up with those kyb with ... Jun 23, 2011 - 4:16 PM RabidTRD GR2's are a KYB Factory replacement strut. The... Jun 23, 2011 - 10:42 PM TheChildOfTheSea but having the car lower will still increase the p... Jun 24, 2011 - 9:54 AM jordisonjr It won't hurt the body unless you really reall... Jun 24, 2011 - 10:47 AM TheChildOfTheSea Yeah! I think i'll install them after all,... Jun 24, 2011 - 11:35 AM TheChildOfTheSea I will lower the car with the current spring I hav... Jun 24, 2011 - 3:02 PM delusionz I'm not sure if the struts differ in mounting,... Jun 24, 2011 - 3:10 PM BonzaiCelica QUOTE (delusionz @ Jun 24, 2011 - 3... Jun 24, 2011 - 3:11 PM delusionz arm doesnt fit, ball joint slightly larger, arm sl... Jun 24, 2011 - 3:17 PM delusionz That and it's just my luck that Toyota would *... Jun 24, 2011 - 3:24 PM BonzaiCelica discussion moving over to Superstrut thread...... Jun 24, 2011 - 5:50 PM
TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Jun 24, 2011 - 6... Jun 24, 2011 - 6:18 PM delusionz LOL, I thought you said you bought a replica set o... Jun 30, 2011 - 5:44 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (delusionz @ Jun 30, 2011 - 6... Jun 30, 2011 - 5:46 PM delusionz What do you mean a pair? 2 front struts? if u got ... Jun 30, 2011 - 5:49 PM rave2n I got the SSIII splitters running on KYB's wit... Jul 1, 2011 - 9:52 AM TheChildOfTheSea I had those shocks on my car last winter:
http://i... Jul 1, 2011 - 12:28 PM SwissFerdi What's the drop rating for your springs? Know ... Jul 1, 2011 - 1:09 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 1, 2011 - 2... Jul 3, 2011 - 12:21 AM Galcobar QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 1, 2011 - 11... Jul 8, 2011 - 5:54 PM 95CelicaST You'll be fine. If you end up bottoming out ju... Jul 3, 2011 - 9:42 AM TheChildOfTheSea Ok Thanks!
Now decisions...decisions...Should ... Jul 4, 2011 - 5:49 PM 95CelicaST Slam it. Jul 4, 2011 - 9:44 PM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jul 4, 2011 - 10... Jul 4, 2011 - 9:56 PM 99gt3sge just my two cents, but i had bought a set of some ... Jul 24, 2011 - 3:20 PM BonzaiCelica Are kyb Gr2 and bilstein gas filled shocks? Aug 2, 2011 - 5:41 AM TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (BonzaiCelica @ Aug 2, 2011 - 6... Aug 12, 2011 - 2:06 AM |
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