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MAXed Out · 11-01-2003, 03:28 PM

Ok i have lowered my car with Skunks 2 coilovers and i need shocks for my inspection in dec. My bro keeps on telling me that for the 2.5"-3.0" drop that i have on it to get koni's . Do you guys know any other shocks that will do the job which are much cheaper then the koni's? I was thinking about Tokiko but i have heard that they suck. Let me know what to go with.

*ChrisCantSkate* · 11-01-2003, 04:54 PM

konis are the only shocks made for cars lowered as much as that, the kyb adjustables might work, but your really pushing it with a 3" drop. they will blow fast probobly. spend the money now and get koni's. in th elong run you'll save more money

ebpda9 · 11-01-2003, 04:58 PM

well just for starters kyb doesn't make the adjustables for his rear end. and i think that kyb;s suck. i had 2 of them blow on prokits

*ChrisCantSkate* · 11-01-2003, 05:03 PM

hmm ive had nothing but good luck with my kyb's. im not insanly low though, i couldnt be happier with my shocks

*pdiggitydogg* · 11-01-2003, 05:25 PM

koni yellows can handle that drop definately
lifetime warranty is nothing to sneeze at

nonovurbizniz · 11-01-2003, 05:30 PM

I had gr2's on my last car with prokit springs and they road sick for over 100k... they were great struts...

as far as other's I don't know tokico USED to be "the" shock to get... now everyone rips on them... I've never had them so I can say one way or the other.... We put some in a friend of a friend's 280z and they were fine... the went in with drop springs too... I didn't think they were shitty at all.

The other thing you can do is get a shock mount riser... they're made by a couple of companies I think... and there is a DIY on h-t... You basically cut off part of the shock mount (the end a strut bar mounts to) and weld in a 2" ring so the shock mounts higher and isn't as compressed.

here's the link to the thread...

http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=469485

here's a link to ground control's page on their travel extenders...

http://www.ground-control.com/?D=60b...3f378a3ef3351a

it says only for use with their springs though.

ebpda9 · 11-01-2003, 05:37 PM

yeah, those are great ideas, but the problem is that non of us know to weld, so the best thing will be the konis.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-01-2003, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by pdiggitydogg
koni yellows can handle that drop definately
lifetime warranty is nothing to sneeze at

Shaved &/or Laid · 11-01-2003, 09:49 PM

wonder why nobody ever mentions Toxic. All the mini truckers use them. And bodydropped mini's will amke your car look like a 4x4

11-01-2003, 03:28 PM	#1
MAXed Out 6th Gear Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Age: 38 Posts: 1,974	Shocks Ok i have lowered my car with Skunks 2 coilovers and i need shocks for my inspection in dec. My bro keeps on telling me that for the 2.5"-3.0" drop that i have on it to get koni's . Do you guys know any other shocks that will do the job which are much cheaper then the koni's? I was thinking about Tokiko but i have heard that they suck. Let me know what to go with. __________________ SHIFT_MyNuts Some people call it an obsession I just call it my maxima 1997 Maxima SE 5spd, Stillen Body Kit, Warpspeed Y & B pipes, Magnaflow Muffler, Koni Yellows & Tein S-tech springs, JVC Headunit, Directed 7" in dash screen,Stillen Intake, red/clear tail lights, AE mod, Paceseter STS, EL-Glow Gauges, Clutchmasters FX300 Clutch, rebuilt tranny, 19" Mille Miglia Evo 5's with Pirelli Pzero's(summer), 18" Hp D-10 hyper silver wrapped in Goodyear ultra HPR, SPW front strut bar, Helios 7000k HID, Motostorm UDP, Viper 5000Vx alarm, 2 12" PowerClass 124 subs, Kenwood 1200 Watt amp, DVD Changer

11-01-2003, 04:54 PM	#2
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	konis are the only shocks made for cars lowered as much as that, the kyb adjustables might work, but your really pushing it with a 3" drop. they will blow fast probobly. spend the money now and get koni's. in th elong run you'll save more money __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

11-01-2003, 04:58 PM	#3
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	well just for starters kyb doesn't make the adjustables for his rear end. and i think that kyb;s suck. i had 2 of them blow on prokits __________________

11-01-2003, 05:03 PM	#4
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	hmm ive had nothing but good luck with my kyb's. im not insanly low though, i couldnt be happier with my shocks __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

11-01-2003, 05:30 PM	#6
nonovurbizniz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: ECUSA Age: 47 Posts: 2,693	I had gr2's on my last car with prokit springs and they road sick for over 100k... they were great struts... as far as other's I don't know tokico USED to be "the" shock to get... now everyone rips on them... I've never had them so I can say one way or the other.... We put some in a friend of a friend's 280z and they were fine... the went in with drop springs too... I didn't think they were shitty at all. The other thing you can do is get a shock mount riser... they're made by a couple of companies I think... and there is a DIY on h-t... You basically cut off part of the shock mount (the end a strut bar mounts to) and weld in a 2" ring so the shock mounts higher and isn't as compressed. here's the link to the thread... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=469485 here's a link to ground control's page on their travel extenders... http://www.ground-control.com/?D=60b...3f378a3ef3351a it says only for use with their springs though. __________________ I am an A$$hole... take anything I say to heart at YOUR OWN RISK...

11-01-2003, 05:25 PM	#5
pdiggitydogg Yahoo Watashi wa kattaze! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Meanwhile, up in The D... Age: 41 Posts: 10,579	koni yellows can handle that drop definately lifetime warranty is nothing to sneeze at

11-01-2003, 05:37 PM	#7
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	yeah, those are great ideas, but the problem is that non of us know to weld, so the best thing will be the konis. __________________

11-01-2003, 09:49 PM	#9
Shaved &/or Laid 4th Gear Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nashville Age: 38 Posts: 853	wonder why nobody ever mentions Toxic. All the mini truckers use them. And bodydropped mini's will amke your car look like a 4x4 __________________ Doody Ej1 Yse.

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