What shock?? - Honda Prelude Forum

Preyluder · 05-01-2003, 07:00 PM

Hey, what shock(s) do you guys think I should go with when I get springs? I'm getting either Sportlines or Neuspeed race springs. I don't wanna spend more than 200-250 on the shocks. Suggestions?

d3adp · 05-01-2003, 07:16 PM

KYB AGX

Fast&furiuslude · 05-01-2003, 07:20 PM

ditto

Preyluder · 05-01-2003, 07:28 PM

The adjustables? Yeah, those are the ones I've been considering, but aren't they like 350 bucks for 4 of them? Do you guys suggest I order them from a nearby shop or through the mail somewhere?

MR.CLIFFORD · 05-01-2003, 07:29 PM

So both of you guys would recommend a shock that when dropped more than 1.5 shoots the warranty right out the window???

Hmmm....

Koni. Because.... I can't think of anything better that I would get besides the AGX.

ps save more money.

Preyluder · 05-01-2003, 07:50 PM

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Originally posted by MR.CLIFFORD
ps save more money.

Koni what? Koni yellows? Yeah, I'm gonna have to save my money.

btw, is that your back in your sig? If so, that's a TIGHT tat!!

cantdrive55 · 05-01-2003, 07:53 PM

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Originally posted by MR.CLIFFORD
So both of you guys would recommend a shock that when dropped more than 1.5 shoots the warranty right out the window???

Hmmm....

Koni. Because.... I can't think of anything better that I would get besides the AGX.

ps save more money.

Yep, I love my AGXs, but I would've just saved up more cash if I were dropped lower and gotten the Koni Yellows. It's better than blowing out your AGXs every year or so.

Preyluder · 05-01-2003, 08:12 PM

Okay, so where do you guys suggest I order suspension from?

MR.CLIFFORD · 05-01-2003, 09:16 PM

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Originally posted by Preyluder
Okay, so where do you guys suggest I order suspension from?

The sponsors. They give great deals and it helps them out. Check them out first.

ps... yes that is me in my sig.

PreludeRacer023 · 05-01-2003, 09:33 PM

im dropped on sportlines..and im using tkico blues..theyve been fine, almost 2 years now, still very firm, very nice ride...dont see how a 1.8 drop would hurt aftermarket shocks..peace

MR.CLIFFORD · 05-01-2003, 09:50 PM

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Originally posted by PreludeRacer023
im dropped on sportlines..and im using tkico blues..theyve been fine, almost 2 years now, still very firm, very nice ride...dont see how a 1.8 drop would hurt aftermarket shocks..peace

Not all aftermarket shocks. Just the KYB AGX. It states in the warranty info not to drop more than 1.5" I guess the AGX can't dampen properly past that. Other struts will work. Just check the suggested applications.

rybred · 05-01-2003, 11:50 PM

if your not lookin to spend much, i'd say get the tokiko blues...they're not that bad...

you're obviously not that worried about handling too much, since you don't want to save a couple hundred more and buy some koni's or better!

all i know, the way my car handles is more important to me then how it looks or how fast it is! but that's just me!

brendon2k · 05-02-2003, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by MR.CLIFFORD

Not all aftermarket shocks. Just the KYB AGX. It states in the warranty info not to drop more than 1.5" I guess the AGX can't dampen properly past that. Other struts will work. Just check the suggested applications.

they just dont want to have to deal with people slammed blowing them out. i am sure if you are dropped 1.8 that would be fine.

MR.CLIFFORD · 05-02-2003, 07:47 AM

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Originally posted by brendon2k
they just dont want to have to deal with people slammed blowing them out. i am sure if you are dropped 1.8 that would be fine.

Many users on this board and other boards have had problems with excessive drops on AGX shocks. They complain that after 8-10k miles the shocks become bouncy and squishy. Granted KYB might not want to deal with them but I went off of what users had said before I bought my AGX.

LudedudeSi · 05-02-2003, 10:10 AM

whenever i switch out my blues for kybs the blues will be for sale if your interested.

Preyluder · 05-02-2003, 12:53 PM

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Originally posted by rybred
if your not lookin to spend much, i'd say get the tokiko blues...they're not that bad...

you're obviously not that worried about handling too much, since you don't want to save a couple hundred more and buy some koni's or better!

all i know, the way my car handles is more important to me then how it looks or how fast it is! but that's just me!

uh-huh, and you obviously didn't read this entire thread, where I specifically said, "I'm going to save my money".

SikRedRX-8 · 05-02-2003, 01:02 PM

I got Koni yellows paid 550 for them, they are by far better than any others out there. I have Nuespeed race springs adn my ride is just like stock.

SLICK96 · 05-03-2003, 01:13 AM

After 3 years of HARDCORE abuse, I'd recommend Koni Yellows any day. They have a lifetime warranty if you have the original receipt, and they rock! W/ damper adjustability & height adjustability, you can't go wrong...they are the most solid struts out there, until you get into full coilover territory.

J