 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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Jul 1, 2011 - 1:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
What's the drop rating for your springs? Know that GR-2 struts will do well with any drop up to 1.5", reportedly failing beyond that point. Having said that, that drop looks quite low. I'd guess 3". Sure something didn't go wrong in installation, or else is defective? Let me try to dig up some numbers on those springs before I go further...
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jul 1, 2011 - 1:13 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jul 8, 2011 - 5:54 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 1, 2011 - 11:09 AM)  What's the drop rating for your springs? Know that GR-2 struts will do well with any drop up to 1.5", reportedly failing beyond that point. Having said that, that drop looks quite low. I'd guess 3". Sure something didn't go wrong in installation, or else is defective? Let me try to dig up some numbers on those springs before I go further... More specifically, KYB will honour their warranty for defects on cars with up to 1.5" of lowering. Going lower than that voids the warranty -- which tells you where the manufacturer's confidence ends. |
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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 jordisonjr What springs are you planning to drop the car with... Jun 24, 2011 - 12:19 PM 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 TheChildOfTheSea QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Jul 1, 2011 - 2... Jul 3, 2011 - 12:21 AM 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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