What will KYB AGX shocks do for me? - Honda Prelude Forum

HI HO · 08-17-2003, 06:25 PM

I don't intend to change ride height and if I do it will be minimal. Do I need different springs? What are the advantages of these over stock or oem replacements?

yield · 08-17-2003, 06:31 PM

It's typical that people buy stiffer springs and therefore, need better shocks to handle dampening - not the other way around. And the adjustability just means you can have it stiff when you want it and soft when you don't. If you are looking to have better all around handling then you would definitely want to consider a good aftermarket suspension set up. Neuspeed or H&R sport springs with KYB's are common set ups - gives you a small drop.

MR.CLIFFORD · 08-17-2003, 06:54 PM

The AGX set is a great strut for the price. They can be had for a little more than cheap crap from the local auto store. If you need to replace them I strongly suggest the AGX.

The stiffness will compliment the stock springs well. Like Dave said, soft when you want and solid for some good twisties.

This is a great price for them shipped

http://www.preludeonline.com/showthr...hreadid=128194

yield · 08-17-2003, 07:09 PM

I know, I'm sooo tempted, yet so poor. *pulls hair out*

HI HO · 08-17-2003, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by MR.CLIFFORD

This is a great price for them shipped

http://www.preludeonline.com/showthr...hreadid=128194

Yea, that is the reason for the question.

Looking to get Vtec calipers, rotors and pads plus stainless lines along with the shocks from Mike. I realized I really didn't know anything about why I should choose these shocks over OEM replacements.

albinolude · 08-18-2003, 04:50 PM

I have had both setups, Kyb agx's with stock springs, and now kyb's with h&r sports. I definately prefer the new springs, on stock springs i would set the shocks to #3 and drive around just because it felt really tight. but with the stiffer springs i can give my back a break and set the shocks to #2 and cruise comfortably.

I got my h&r's from tirerack.com and they were really fast shipping.

j

HI HO · 08-18-2003, 06:28 PM

^^^^ So what happened with your shocks set on 2 with the stock springs?

How much did the H&R Sports run ya and how much drop?

junkytri · 08-18-2003, 09:22 PM

aieonline.com sells neuspeed springs for $130(racing or sports)
and they have a special for neuspeed springs and tokico illumina shocks for $430 shipped

yield · 08-18-2003, 09:35 PM

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Originally posted by junkytri
aieonline.com sells neuspeed springs for $130(racing or sports)
and they have a special for neuspeed springs and tokico illumina shocks for $430 shipped

where do you get this? I know they always have deals on neuspeed but I don't see anything on their webpage about illumina shocks.

albinolude · 08-18-2003, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by HI HO
^^^^ So what happened with your shocks set on 2 with the stock springs?

How much did the H&R Sports run ya and how much drop?

On setting #2 with stock springs the Kyb's felt too mushy... like the shocks were swaying all over the place. It was just too unstable feeling.

Tirerack had the h&r's for 165 shipped, and i didnt have to get a camber kit (nice to save some money). All told i spent $510 on the whole setup.

j

bsi · 08-18-2003, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by junkytri
aieonline.com sells neuspeed springs for $130(racing or sports)
and they have a special for neuspeed springs and tokico illumina shocks for $430 shipped

i say search and wait, nuespeed is a very popular spring and can be found for cheaper, i got mine for $100 shipped

PatrickC1026 · 08-19-2003, 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by yield
It's typical that people buy stiffer springs and therefore, need better shocks to handle dampening - not the other way around. And the adjustability just means you can have it stiff when you want it and soft when you don't. If you are looking to have better all around handling then you would definitely want to consider a good aftermarket suspension set up. Neuspeed or H&R sport springs with KYB's are common set ups - gives you a small drop.

I've read some people complaining about rubbing when they lowered their ludes. Is it because they lowered too much? If I replace my stock suspension with KYB AGX's and Neuspeed or H&R sport springs, I don't even have to worry about rubbing at all? I heard that the drop is like 1.7" front and 1.5" rear.

I just replaced my stock wheels and Goodyear Eagle GT II tires with 17" wheels and 215/40/17 tires and posted a picture.
Couple of guys made fun of the wheel well gap.

I'm not really serious about replacing the stock shocks and springs now, but want to know in case I decide to do it.

Also, what's the affect of coilover? Is it the same spring that we are talking about?

yield · 08-19-2003, 08:36 PM

do you know the offset on those rims? People with 215/40's are usually ok on sport springs.

As for coilovers, they can be raised or lowered to whatever height you want. They are typically stiffer than sport springs however - which can be good or bad depending on what kind of driving you do

PatrickC1026 · 08-20-2003, 09:53 AM

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Originally posted by yield
do you know the offset on those rims? People with 215/40's are usually ok on sport springs.

As for coilovers, they can be raised or lowered to whatever height you want. They are typically stiffer than sport springs however - which can be good or bad depending on what kind of driving you do

The offset is 42mm. I was planning to get 48 mm or more offset but Wheelmax had a weekly special of those for $560 with Ventus tires, so I went for it. The tires stick out about 3/4".

I'm a daily driver, so I guess I should stay away from coilovers. What I understood from you is that sport springs give you a "fixed" drop but coilovers can give you an "adjustable" drop.

yield · 08-20-2003, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by PatrickC1026

The offset is 42mm. I was planning to get 48 mm or more offset but Wheelmax had a weekly special of those for $560 with Ventus tires, so I went for it. The tires stick out about 3/4".

I'm a daily driver, so I guess I should stay away from coilovers. What I understood from you is that sport springs give you a "fixed" drop but coilovers can give you an "adjustable" drop.

thats what coilovers look like. The silver cylinder in the middle is threaded and you can "screw" the coilover up or down to your desired position. Regular springs don't do this. I don't think you'd rub with your setup but you want want to ask in the tires forum.