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2.5 RS (Pre-01) Struts on a SS
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:32 pm
by High PSI
Have the opportunity to pick these up for cheap. I've read the compendium, I know they'll bolt right in, but are they stiffer than my stock turbo shocks? My shocks feel shot so I have to replace them anyway, I'm just wondering if, new for new, these would reap any sort of performance benefit.
Thanks.
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:42 am
by rallysam
I don't think it would be worth it. They might be a little stiffer, if only because they're newer, but I'm just saying it's a lot of work for not a huge gain. If you have the money, then pick up some KYB GR2's or KYB AGX. They're not terribly expensive either - probably no more expensive than stock parts if you compare new-vs-new OR used-vs-used.
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:26 pm
by High PSI
Someone locally was going to sell me a set for $20 picked up. I figure I can change out the struts in 5-6hours, so $20 + a days worth of work for shocks half as old with half the mileage on them seemed worth it.
I was going to pick them up today, but I haven't heard from the guy...I'm thinking it may have fallen thorugh. Oh well, maybe it's for the better anyway.
Still keeping an eye out for some used KYB's.
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:31 pm
by rallysam
Well, I guess if you don't mind spending the 5-6 hours, then I'm sure they'd be better than blown shocks. I mean, any original BCBF shocks are so old now that they are terrible. I just say it's not worth it because I've changed shocks so many times... I don't like how much time it takes and the cursing at rusted bolts and brake fluid spills and dealing with the friggin' spring compressors and then the 4 wheel aligment. So personally, I wouldn't want to do it again unless I was getting a really nice setup from it. But, if that guy does respond and you don't mind it as much, then go for it.
Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2006 5:40 pm
by High PSI
Speak of the devil...
The guy JUST E-mailed me back. I'm going to pick them up. Guess next weekend I'll get to enjoy some of the fun you speak of.
I should PROBABLY just slap on a set of KYB's, BUT this car handles HORRIBLY right now, and my money is tied up in a million other things....
....Koni's and a new posi unit to get the Camaro prepped for the next auto-x season...
....new built stroker for my eclipse to replace the one I blew up last year....
....finish up that turbo kit on the SC300...
Yeah, tied up and then some.
To tell ya the truth, maybe I DON'T have 5-6hours to spend.
