max drop on AGX's: email from KYB

[hannibal]

I sent an email asking the maximum recommended drop with GR2 and AGX shocks. The reply said 1.25" even though theyre supposed to be warranted up to 1.5" drop. He also recommended Eibach Pro-Kit springs.Ive seen people post different responses from KYB, but this is what they told me.

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Recommended drop is 1.25 inches for this vehicle.Eibach Pro-Kit springs

-----Original Message-----From: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:05 PMTo: Troy HornSubject: RE: [KYB.COM Contact Form]

Thanks for the reply.This would be on a 1996 Nissan 240sx.

--- Troy Horn <[email protected]> wrote:

> This varies from vehicle to vehicle.> What is the application> >> -----Original Message-----> From: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 3:23 PM> To: Troy Horn> Subject: [KYB.COM Contact Form] > Importance: High> > I did read the warranty only remains with drops of> less than 1.5\".> > I\'m would like to know the maximum drop recommended> by KYB for both AGX> and GR2 shocks.> > Is there a brand of springs you recommend for use> with your shocks?> > Thanks

[2the40]

So the recommended drop is the same for agx's and gr-2's ? I didn't know that. A ton of people have said gr-2's blow quicker with any drop.

I learned something today.

[skydragoness]

Huh, he could say whatever he wanted for the GR2, they don't have to honor a warranty for those shocks if they blew due to lowering.

[Nismo_Freak]

So the recommended drop is the same for agx's and gr-2's ? I didn't know that. A ton of people have said gr-2's blow quicker with any drop.

I learned something today.

They are all a long stroke damper... they will blow faster with any drop.

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

Here's an email conversation I had with the KYB people about suspension settings. Maybe usefull to some people

1-----Original Message-----From: leo whylieSent: Monday, November 29, 2004 9:43 PMTo: Troy HornSubject: [KYB.COM Contact Form] AGX questionImportance: High

hi, I have a 95 240sx. my rear struts are blown and I am conisderinggettging your AGx with Eibach Prokit. What is hte optimal setting forstreet use that will not prematurely damage the struts? What is yourwarrant like. What is covered and what isn't?

The car is never raced and is strictly a daily driver. (the wife evenhas to drive it)

thanks for your help

2-----Original Message-----From: Troy HornSent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 1:49 PMSubject: RE: [KYB.COM Contact Form] AGX question

Front has a 1-4 setting, use setting 2Rear has a 1-8 setting, use setting 4.

KYB products have a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warrantyapplies to the original purchaser of the product witha dated proof of purchase. The warranty does not apply to product that is misapplied,abused, or used in racing or commercial applications.The warranty is void if the product is used on excessively lowered(over 1.5")(Sport drops) vehicles or if an Aftermarket coilovershock system is used. Please contact your place of purchase,or a local KYB retailer, for warranty qualification and/or exchange.

3-----Original Message-----From: LEO WHYLIESent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 6:16 AMTo: Troy HornSubject: RE: [KYB.COM Contact Form] AGX question

Thank you for your speedy reply.What are the stiffest settings you would recommend for my setup?- LEO

4This is up to you on how firm you want the ride to be.The AGX products have the following approximate damping force values.When adjusted, both rebound and compression damping forces change.

Setting#:Relative Value1 - Same as Factory 100

2 - Same as our GR2 products (10~15% firmer than Factory) 115

3 - 50% firmer than #2 172

4 - 30% firmer than #3 223

For an eight position adjustable product, the damping force values areapprox.the following:With #2 being Factory at a relative value of 100,

#1 = 95 (5% softer than Factory )

#2 = 100 (Factory damping force)

#3 = 107.5 (7.5% firmer than Factory)

#4 = 115 (15% firmer than Factory)(GR-2)

#5 = 143.5 (43.5% firmer than Factory)

#6 = 172 (72% firmer than Factory)

#7 = 197.5 (97.5 firmer than Factory)

#8 = 223 (123 % firmer than Factory)

[2the40]

Thank you for posting that. There was some valuable info in that!

[Dano]

guess my 3.5" drop isn't warranteed, DAM! haha j/k:D

-Dan

[hannibal]

Awesome info Maximus.Its kinda interesting that his recommended settings for AGX's are equal to the GR2 specs.

[Jookmasta]

i guess if the agx's cant handle the 2" drop, off to the koni's or jdm ones?

[MAXIMUS Nismo]

is it possible to get this info added to the suspension sticky above?