Well, did some searching on here and there's not a whole lot of answers on the topic. Those 04+ guys that are lowered, what are you doing for struts?
|
|
05-05-2010
Well, did some searching on here and there's not a whole lot of answers on the topic. Those 04+ guys that are lowered, what are you doing for struts?
05-05-2010
some are using comp g struts or they are using KYB AGX 97-03 struts with the lower control arms and sway bar end links from 97-03. Other then that all you really have are the KYB GR2's that are made for our cars
05-05-2010
GR2's seem to be more of a stock replacement. Like you said, the AGX requires extra stuff for the fronts to work. Are the comp g any good for lowered applications?
05-06-2010
A lot of guys have ran ssc on comp g struts. From what I hear is that it rides a tad bit stiffer. If you have comp g struts that have decent mileage than I would stick with those. Other than that the best option is kyb agx but like about would need 97-03 lower control arms but they are made for lowering springs. Gr-2 don't waste your time they ride stiffer than comp g and with lowering springs won't last long
05-06-2010
a) any lowering springs will destroy struts faster
b) any lowering springs will ride stiffer than stock (especially SSC springs, i HATE them)
c) GR-2s will not blow out or be destroyed really fast like people think they will, even with lowering springs.
05-06-2010
i was lookin into lowering my compg a tad???
05-06-2010
Originally Posted by Bio248
^^ Agreed
I have only ran GR2's on lowered cars and they dont blow out as fast as everyone says they do.
05-06-2010
How is the ride with the gr-2?
05-06-2010
on stock springs? a little rougher than stock. they reduce body roll a little because they are a little tighter than stock struts are.
05-06-2010
Yea i got a set off ssc springs they have been sitting here for months to be put on but haven't bother since my struts have 68k miles on them and I would be wasting my time putting them on so I'm looking for a better alternative strut to use. I may end up just getting some new como g struts and picking up some different springs
05-06-2010
Stiffer ride doesn't really bother me. I really expected it with lowering the car. Whoever was gonna look into comp g struts, let me know what you come up with. What's different between comp g struts and gtp struts?
05-06-2010
eghhh, I would have to sorta disagree.
Mine didnt last very long. Maybe a couple years. Tops!!!
GR2 and B+G springs
05-07-2010
and a couple years was 50k miles, right? get what im getting at here..? they were never meant to be a long term solution except on STOCK springs.
05-07-2010
Dont matter now since his car is totaled!!!
05-07-2010
WOW!! First off. 50,000 miles is a lot of miles in 2 years.
Maybe 5 years for most people...lol
and no. The GTP doesnt get drivin much. So I doubt I drove over 5000 miles in 2 years. Its spoiled...lol
05-08-2010
50k would have lasted me a long time. I had my GP for 9 months and put 7k on her.
05-08-2010
I had the same set up as ridin on chrome. My gr2's were gone around the 10 - 15K mile mark.
05-08-2010
wow, i seriously never had a problem with mine and they were on my car for over 50k miles for sure. they bounced a little, but the struts were getting worn out. none were blown or anything, but they just didn't keep up with the springs as well as they should have anymoer.
05-08-2010
I'm having trouble understanding why most people are not getting many miles from GR2"S with drop springs. First I can't wrap my head around peoples comments that complain about a "stiffer than stock" ride when they install lowering springs. Seriously?!? Do you really want that soccer mom mini van ride after you put the car 1"-2" closer to the pavement? If thats what you want, take the $250 for drop springs, save about $1500 more and go the Air strut route. Personaly I hate the Cadillac ride and prefer a firmer ride. Second I realize this is a different car, but 6 years ago I had a Pontiac Grand Am with GR2 struts on the front, Gas-a-just shocks on the rear and Intrax springs. Did it ride stiffer than stock? Yes. Was the ride harsh? Heck no. I trimmed the bump stops 1 1/2". It cornered like a mother f***er, had a firm / nice ride and was a good 2" lower than stock. I have always had vehicles that I lowered or lifted, so mabye I'm just used to the firmer ride. I put 80K miles on the struts and springs until I sold the car and bought my GTP. To this day the guy is still driving it around with no complaints. Mabye I was just lucky
05-09-2010
Could always go with the Bilsteins they put on the GXP models...
| « Previous Thread | Next Thread » |
| Tags for this Thread |
| Bookmarks |
Bookmarks |
