Struts gone bad

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I have 2 240's one I am turbocharging. After 4 months my old job is reopening and I will make excellent $$$ again. The one I drive has bad struts. What is the cost of new struts? Should I just get a kit and drop? Looking for a cheap one though because I would rather turbocharge the other one before I make this one look good.


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Axel Grungy
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dont skimp on the susp. Go with agx's youll be happy.

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yeah, and i would replace them before you drive the car too hard anyways

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if your looking for cheap fun, go with GR2's. there like 25-50% stifer then stock and cost 54 buck each at tire rack.

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- wrote:sTm[-HeavyHips]if your looking for cheap fun, go with GR2's. there like 25-50% stifer then stock and cost 54 buck each at tire rack.
I think the GR2's are actually 25-30% stiffer than stock. Still, according to recent info someone on here posted from KYB the GR2's are about equal to the AGX on settings 2 out of 4 and 4 out of 8.

They would probably match up well with something like H&R Sport, Eibach Pro-Kit or Suspension Techniques springs.

Oh, also pick up some new KYB dust boots if yours are torn or dried out.

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I am about to obtain some AGX's all around, but what kind of springs should i use with them?

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I have pro-kits and there a littel stiffer then stock, and al little drop. Its great for street driving.

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Yeah becuase i want something stiff but i also want something low becuase i have a horribly high ride hieght...

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i like my pro-kits...

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i have sportlines on my AGX's now, but they are pretty low, i have been pondering S-techs but for now, they will do, i dont put many miles on them anyways because of school

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Can you find some used ones off a local board. If not go with the GR-2s. I like the agx's with the sportlines for a little autox and swift driving, but they aren't too good for dori.

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I recommend the Gr-2's, but I have the stockers for sale if you want them, $50+shipping for all 4, [email protected] if you're interested.

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just put a set of gr2 on. cost me $50 from a friend and a set of eibach sportlines. 2 1/4 drop. rides fantastic. corners like a dream. took around an hour per side. very easy.


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