How much did you guys pay for 4 koni yellow struts i have a hard time believing people can justify 700 dollars for 4 struts
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Originally posted by 91kid View Posti have a hard time believing people can justify 700 dollars for 4 strutsOriginally posted by chessboxerWe know these are good cars, but for some reason, all the world wants are freaking civics and tegs. Bleck.
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Originally posted by 91kid View PostHow much did you guys pay for 4 koni yellow struts i have a hard time believing people can justify 700 dollars for 4 strutsThere are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by PointBlank View PostReally? Suspension is not something you cheap out on. Especially struts.
At that price i can get megan racing coilovers for 150 more...
are these the only struts that can handle a 2+ inch drop?
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Originally posted by 91kid View PostIm not wanting to cheap out and i know you have to pay to get the best but i was expecting like 100 a strut 170 a strut seems crazy...
At that price i can get megan racing coilovers for 150 more...
are these the only struts that can handle a 2+ inch drop?
The damper quality of the Koni's is superior to most coilover dampers out there. KYB AGX, Tokico Illuminas, Tokico HPs, and KYB Gr2s I have seen handle below 2 inch drops and last an indefinite amount of time. Alot of it depends on the spring rates, because the higher end shocks are designed to work the same regardless of position, so how low you actually are doesn't matter as long as you have bump stops for insurance. Whether or not said setups were comfortable or handled well or not is a different story.
Koni's and Bilsteins will not blow on you though...and if they do, you're doing something wrong. They are definitely the best two shocks you're going to find for the CB7There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!
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If the Konis blow, they're guaranteed, regardless of how low you are. Not sure on Bilsteins.
$700 is a bit steep, but as said before, they're available for less. $500-$600 shipped... and well worth that amount.
Saying "$700 for just 4 shocks?" is like saying "$2000 for just one H22 Type S? I could get an F22A for $200!"
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostIf the Konis blow, they're guaranteed, regardless of how low you are. Not sure on Bilsteins.
$700 is a bit steep, but as said before, they're available for less. $500-$600 shipped... and well worth that amount.
Saying "$700 for just 4 shocks?" is like saying "$2000 for just one H22 Type S? I could get an F22A for $200!"
Also, Bilsteins have a similar warranty. Guaranteed for as long as you own the vehicle, but the warranty is voided from misuse or racing/offroad applications.Last edited by mndude07; 01-17-2010, 08:02 PM.There are no black and white suspension answers!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally posted by wed3k View Posttake it from someone that is very stubborn...after going through two sets of struts, a good and reputable brand is highly recommended. not saying kyb's are garbage but the ride quality in konis are just amazing.
I have a tendency to be very black and white, and it comes off as if I'm saying "anything but Konis is garbage"... and that's not true. Even some POS Monroe shocks would be a better choice than 20 year old OEM shocks... (of course, THOSE will definitely blow! )
KYB and Tokico make good products... but they all pale in comparison to Koni. If you want adjustable performance and a reasonable price, Koni yellows are really your best option. KYB AGX and Tokico Illuminas aren't significantly less expensive, and they offer less performance for the money. KYB GR2 and Tokico HP (blues) are barely better than stock replacement as far as performance goes, and anything more than a barely perceptible drop and increase in spring rate would be too much for them. Even if they don't blow, they're certainly not going to offer a worthwhile performance upgrade.
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Originally posted by 91kid View PostIm not wanting to cheap out but I dont wanna blow 6-7 on struts..
Theres gotta be some good struts that will handle a 3 inch or so drop and last.. With decent ride quality..
Koni cannot be the only company that makes a good strut for this purpose
I went and bought H&R Race springs...but noticed the price difference between me getting the shocks myself, or getting a full kit with Koni Yellows was more beneficial (moneywise) to get the full kit. So I returned them. Yes, I am dropping a few benjamins, but because Ive owned enough CB's to know that quality is "Quality".
Note: I calculated $530 tops on Koni Yellows shipped...and I did research.
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Originally posted by cb7pr View Postthen go on eBay, and get some F&F Type 1 coilovers, for $630....
i just bought my f&f type ones from a member on here for 475 shipped and they are absolutely amazing. you can raise and lower the car if you are not satisfied with were it sits(unlike springs with exception to some struts having multiple perches)
i would say save up for a real coilover system and most people that have one will agree i believe
but to each his own
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Originally posted by wed3k View Posti bought a used set of cusco's full coilovers that drop 3" for 450. it will handle the drop but it isnt performance orientated.
'09 Mini Cooper S (R56)♥
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Originally posted by cb7pr View Postagain, perfect example why you have to determine what you are looking for in a suspension to handle. Im going performance, so this wouldnt suit me.
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