98' 240 SX SE - Need New Shocks - What To Buy? Help!

[tonypatthou]

I really need to change the front and rear shocks on my 98 - 240 SX.Should I go to the Nissan dealer and buy the OE brand (?) What type of OE shocks come on the car.Should I get KYB, or KONI. If so, which ones will work.

The car is a daily driver - 5 speed - Completely stock - No Modifications whatsoever. I want a nice, quiet, comfortable ride. Well...relatively comfortable for a 240 SX!

I just don't want to have something installed that's going to make the car ride more harsh, or cause more noise that I have, or handle really weird. Not race car stuff! What can I expect to pay...best online source for purchase. HELP!!!

Tony

[teddy]

Well, the best bang for the buck in my opinion is going to be KYB GR2's if everything is stock and you're planning on leaving the stock spring in for a while. You won't have to mess with adjustability, and it should give a comfortable ride. The best quality out of those would be the Koni's, but it's almost not worth it seeing as you're completely stock, and you'd end up paying more than I think you'd want to.

As far as OE goes, I don't know the brand, but I would think that buying new KYB's would end up being cheaper than buying new OE ones from the dealership.

[Silvia2NR]

KYB would be the best answer for you. The ride will be a little more firm than stock with the KYB. If you go to the dealer to buy shocks you will pay quite a lot of money. Koni is just expensive and of no use on a stock car.

[tonypatthou]

Thanks guys. Great replys. I'm going with the KYB's. Found a great seller on Ebay with a price that's too good to pass up.Thanks a million for the feedback.