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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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i want to know what you guys think .

which struts do you like?
I am looking at the Strange Engineering struts for $109.99 a pair or just good ol' kybs for 69 a piece. Any other ideas in this price range?

its got to be a drag strut. 70/30s are perfect.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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I have Adjustable KYB's (*EDIT* They are actually Koni's) and I like em.


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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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If you want cheap $$$ 70/30's then try Lakewood. (Still good quality.)

If you want adjustable then try HAL QA1 (whatever they call themselves) or the hard to beat Koni, but with Koni goes $$$$
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 02:31 AM
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The tokico drags are nice also
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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I've got the KYB's on my daily driver. They're fine for stock replacements.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 06:40 AM
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I'll be looking into this purchase soon myself..... Should have my Eibach Drag springs arriving from UPS soon

Probably going to just go 90/10 though.... Tony had them on the dirtmobile and drove it all of the time, this will only be a "fun" car so it shouldn't be a problem...
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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got a good deal on the kybs and bought them.

Mars, why dont you like yours?

I originally had the lakewoods on it, one collapsed into itself. not fun.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 07:44 PM
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Originally posted by Mars_302
well with my c springs the car gives a very harsh ride.

On my LX I had the Tokico Illuminas and C springs and had a great ride, good shocks/struts will definitely make a difference.
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