Shocks/struts On A Budget

[imported_comutek]

any suggestions on a decent set of struts that don't break the bank. i'm looking for something that gives a good ride. i'm installing my tein springs in the next few weeks and want to do it all at once. anyway for me to get out of this one for under $250?

anyone have the KYB GR2s? opinions?

[imported_SkorchedZero]

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[imported_SkorchedZero]

I have GR-2's lowered 1.5" on Ground-Controls. I bought them cheap off eBay, so keep that in mind when I tell you that the two rear struts broke minutes after install. The washer that is machined onto the strut broke, sending the strut about 6 inches into my trunk area. No damage or anything, but it was still a pain. We used a thicker washer just lying around in its place and had no troubles since (it's been around two months). I have never heard of this problem on any other KYB shocks with this reasonable drop. They are also warrenteed for any drop at or under 1.5" so I say go for 'em.

[Calesta]

Aaron, I've got no problems with my GR-2s on the CRX, and that's with a 2.5" drop (about) on crappy springs. The ride actually feels pretty nice. Go hit up Tire Rack for dirt cheap prices- they're the cheapest out of all the online shops I've tried, even compared to Group Buy Center and Shox.com. Surprising eh?

[Toyz-B-Us]

My friend has them on his hatch and it has a good ride minus the fact that his coilovers are crappy. I believe he bought his through summit racing.

[imported_comutek]

how much should i expect to pay to have my springs and camber kit installed (using stock struts)?

[Smooth_Imports]

Do it your self it's easy. If not your going to pay about $50 each corner.

While your there you should change you stock shocks (civic don't use struts) Becuase if you don't you will end up doing it all over again within 6 months.

[Calesta]

Originally posted by comutek@Sep 17 2003, 10:15 AM
how much should i expect to pay to have my springs and camber kit installed (using stock struts)?

Come down to Austin- I can do it for you right here.

[imported_comutek]

Originally posted by Calesta+Sep 17 2003, 04:27 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Calesta @ Sep 17 2003, 04:27 PM)</div>

Come down to Austin- I can do it for you right here. [/b]

haha, free installation from mike! j/k

intercrew's quote for installation was:

$170 springs/camber kit
$185 springs/struts/camber kit

[Smooth_Imports]

Originally posted by comutek+Sep 17 2003, 11:14 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(comutek @ Sep 17 2003, 11:14 PM)</div>

haha, free installation from mike! j/k

intercrew's quote for installation was:

$170 springs/camber kit
$185 springs/struts/camber kit [/b]

Thats funny. They tack on another 15 bucks to do less work.