Shocked and apauled

[yellowfever]

I bought Tanabe springs off of a member of v6p.net, the drop is 1.8 F 1.5 R. I wasnt planning on putting new shocks in cause my original plan was to have prolines but now im thinking it might be needed. I bought my car with 72K on it so i doubt the original shocks were ever changed but i really dont want to buy aftermarkets. Do you guys think i could get away with new monroe shocks? Ride comfort means nothing to me, I just want a shock that wont go bad quickly and will provide reasonable rebound at aggresive highway speeds. (I4 coupe with 17's) P.S. i havnt put the springs on yet.

 

[shavedaccord]

They'll blow in no time. Get some Tokico HP's off ebay..$285 for a brand new set.

 

[yellowfever]

ok um i paid 25$ for the springs, so yeah that should show alot about my budget. The most i could see myself buying is KYBs

 

[shavedaccord]

How much are the monroe's each? and I assume your installing them yourself? Otherwise count in another $100 for install

 

[blindside]

I got my car with 69,xxx on it, stock shocks were never replaced.. a week after i got it i got some skunk 2 springs put on, used it for about a week but took it out and replaced it with neuspeed sport springs because the ride was horrible on stock shocks due to the skunks having a high spring rate.. if your going with the monroe you might as well stick with the stock shocks... just my opinion

 

[yellowfever]

200 all around and yeah im putting em in myself

 

[shavedaccord]

I'd save and get the HP's..

 

[yellowfever]

i was afraid youd say that although i cant find them near that price, KYB for 185 shipped though, i think ill go with them.

 

[shavedaccord]

Tokico HP > KYB GR-2

Tokico HP brand new set of 4 $265 shipped. People on v6p have reported talking the guy down to $230.
http://cgi.ebay.com/TOKICO-HP-SHOCK...8QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33590QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[xluben]

i was the one that "talked him down" to $230