Couple of questions on KYB

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  • 04F2504X4
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2008
    • 121

    #1

    Couple of questions on KYB

    Searched through the forums. Saw some good reviews if u cant afford bilsteins to get KYB shocks.



    ^Are these capable of being paired with some 1.5" drop springs. Gonna find a pair of those. Cant seem to find a kyb/springs combo.


    Thanks,
    ben
  • Philo
    Ich esse kleine Kinder
    • Oct 2008
    • 3334

    #2
    Yeah, those will work. PM StereoInstaller1 on here if you want a review from a person who is currently using them. He is a big advocate on them. I suggest them for low budget needs with a stock, or near to stock ride height. G/L with the search.
    -tim
    Originally posted by Jordan
    I like the stance
    -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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    • 04F2504X4
      Advanced Member
      • Nov 2008
      • 121

      #3
      Originally posted by Philo
      Yeah, those will work. PM StereoInstaller1 on here if you want a review from a person who is currently using them. He is a big advocate on them. I suggest them for low budget needs with a stock, or near to stock ride height. G/L with the search.

      Thanks for the reply. So would u consider 1.5" drop near to stock ride height??

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      • delphini
        Mod Crazy
        • Apr 2006
        • 680

        #4
        I was running kyb's on 60 mm drop springs...i got them 4 years ago and they're still holding up great , my experiences have been good . Although definitely not as good as the better KONI'S or BILLIES i would buy KYB'S over TOKICKO'S or even BOSE any day !!!!!
        Last edited by delphini; 10-01-2009, 05:58 PM.
        :pimp:

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        • Philo
          Ich esse kleine Kinder
          • Oct 2008
          • 3334

          #5
          Originally posted by 04F2504X4
          Thanks for the reply. So would u consider 1.5" drop near to stock ride height??
          That is very moderate and near stock height. Anything around 2" and below I suggest other dampers. Koni and Bilstein are very good dampers, but sometimes you just don't have the money. I will say there is a definite difference between the koni/bilstein and KYB's, but nothing noticeable on a DD.
          -tim
          Originally posted by Jordan
          I like the stance
          -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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          • StereoInstaller1
            GAS
            • Jul 2004
            • 22679

            #6
            My car isn't stupid low, but way more than a 1.5" drop:


            I have about 50,000 miles on mine, they still feel great.

            Luke

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            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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            • StereoInstaller1
              GAS
              • Jul 2004
              • 22679

              #7
              Oh yeah, mad props to Mr. Brad Bowen for this photo...he sure makes the car look good.

              Closing SOON!
              "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

              Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

              Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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              • Philo
                Ich esse kleine Kinder
                • Oct 2008
                • 3334

                #8
                Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                Oh yeah, mad props to Mr. Brad Bowen for this photo...he sure makes the car look good.
                For real. That guys work is quality. I have his web page book marked for when I need inspiration. How does he fit in with the E30 crew up there?
                -tim
                Originally posted by Jordan
                I like the stance
                -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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                • StereoInstaller1
                  GAS
                  • Jul 2004
                  • 22679

                  #9
                  I really don't know, Brad just seems to be around when my car is looking its best.

                  He makes that camera his bitch, don't he?

                  Closing SOON!
                  "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                  Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                  Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                  • Philo
                    Ich esse kleine Kinder
                    • Oct 2008
                    • 3334

                    #10
                    Yeah. He says he's using a 5D. I wonder if it's 1st gen or MkII. Anyhow, Full frame cameras FTW. Oh, and luke, your avatar and sig still make my laggy. Stupid safari 4.
                    Last edited by Philo; 02-24-2010, 05:10 PM.
                    -tim
                    Originally posted by Jordan
                    I like the stance
                    -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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                    • ubernasty
                      R3VLimited
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 2749

                      #11
                      I have vogtland springs/ kyb struts on my 325e. I kind of wish it were stiffer but its a nice ride.

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                      • sector6
                        E30 Modder
                        • May 2009
                        • 909

                        #12
                        Originally posted by StereoInstaller1
                        Oh yeah, mad props to Mr. Brad Bowen for this photo...he sure makes the car look good.
                        mmmm, looks killer in this shot! Have anymore to share?
                        sigpic

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                        • Philo
                          Ich esse kleine Kinder
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 3334

                          #13
                          Brads site.

                          -tim
                          Originally posted by Jordan
                          I like the stance
                          -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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                          • Hellabad
                            E30 Modder
                            • Aug 2008
                            • 807

                            #14
                            If you buy KYB, then buy the GR2 all four corners, not the GR2/ Gas a just combo.
                            Here is my photo gallery answering common questions about Ground Control Suspension, and e30 suspension problems in general.
                            Ground Control Gallery

                            The Ground Control facebook page: Dragged, kicking and screaming into social media to see what happens next.
                            Ground Control facebook page

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                            • Philo
                              Ich esse kleine Kinder
                              • Oct 2008
                              • 3334

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Hellabad
                              If you buy KYB, then buy the GR2 all four corners, not the GR2/ Gas a just combo.
                              Thanks for the info. :) I've never dealt with them, so I was curious on the difference. Any input?
                              -tim
                              Originally posted by Jordan
                              I like the stance
                              -Coining hip terms since 10/9/03

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