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another note on that.
couldn't i just run spacers? that way the wheel is away from the wheel lip.-FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
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Originally posted by JinormusJBut of course
E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking
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biggest question is: If you cut more out, will it increase shock travel? im assuming yes, but want another opinion.-FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
-The Beauty in the Tragedy-
MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
Got Drop?? ;-)
Originally posted by JinormusJBut of course
E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking
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Originally posted by Vivek View PostHow much more do the Camaro (I used a 1985 model on blunttech) KYB GR-2 and Excel G (which one is better/stiffer?), compress than an e30 rear JOM shock? My car has like an inch of rear travel, and you bounce off the seat over bumps. $25/shock for those is not shabby at all.
And anyone have any experience with running these super low?The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
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Originally posted by CHIF8008 View Postso if i use a rear MR2 shock on the front i can chop out 4inches? (hypothetically.) seeing that i have just over a inch of plate clearance. i dont need 4 extra inches(or would it? shock travel?) only problem i see is im afraid that the spring then would be hitting the inner part of the wheel.
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Originally posted by CHIF8008 View Postanother note on that.
couldn't i just run spacers? that way the wheel is away from the wheel lip.
Originally posted by CHIF8008 View Postbiggest question is: If you cut more out, will it increase shock travel? im assuming yes, but want another opinion.Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.
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thank you man. solved many of my questions
i worded one of those wrong:
running spacers so that the adjuster collars do not hit the inner lip of the wheel. (but i think you gathered that)-FREEDOM- is cruisin at 80, windows down and listening to the perfect song-thinking "this is it"
-The Beauty in the Tragedy-
MECHANIC SMASH!!- (you all know you do it)
Got Drop?? ;-)
Originally posted by JinormusJBut of course
E30s are know to be notoriously really really really ridiculously good looking
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Need some help. What KYB REAR shocks do you recommend for a late sedan running 650lb gc spring w/no adjuster(so it's very low)? Gr2's or Gas-a-just? I know the AGX's would be best but looking for cheaper alternative since it's only a daily driver.
I will be running shortened struts w/ ix HD's in the front since they are $100 each and are just plug and play. No changing of mount bearing which is required for the mr2's.
TIA,
Carlos
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Interested in ^ too. Also interested in the durability of GR2 and ExcelG shocks on low cars. I blew my KYB gas a justs (e30 JOM shocks) in 500 miles. Pics would be nice ("I've been driving at this height for X amount of time on Y shocks made for Z car and it's great").The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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Originally posted by Edirtyy808 View Postso i have 5.1" 450lb megean spring. with jom rear shocks. should i switch them out for the camaro rears? and im planning on going low but with a decent ride.The first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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Was just reading up on some camaro/mustang forums regarding the KYB shocks. People there say GR-2 are about 10-15% firmer than stock shock and the Gas-a-just are firmer/stiffer than GR-2...
So I will give Gas-a-just a try since they are only about $30. the Gr2's are cheap too, only about $20.
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I would not recommend the gr2's. I did my suspension this weekend, IE3 springs, and ordered a set of gr2's to put on the rear. Luckily, I had a set of e30 tokico gas adjust laying around as the gr2's were incredibly soft. They were brand new and the tokico's have God only knows how many miles and were considerably stiffer, like twice as stiff. I can't speak for the KYB gas adjust, everything points to them being the best entry level. I will reiterate, I would not recommend the gr2's.
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ΔΔ Relative to what? And that is an honest question. I am a fan of KYB in the right situation. My comment was only on the gr2 camaro for e30 applications. I ran a set on a gs300 with excellent results and a set of gr2 struts on an e30 with a modest drop. I would assume the gas adjust would work well based on others feedback . I can only speak to my experience with the gr2s and would not recommend them if you are low and looking for a stiff shock. I think you would be better served with the kyb gas adjust. In my experience kyb builds a quality product but the point of this thread is to find out what works.
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