Element

#1

Been reading around, everyone says to watch out if you have the sport suspension on a 95 GT but I haven't had the chance to check what mine is...calling dealer soon with VIN .

I'm planning on KYB GR-2s and Tein S-Tech lowering springs...how good is the ride quality? I'm on stock 15s for now (will be putting new Yokohamas on mid-December...) but eventually I'll be getting larger 17" rims. How would the ride be on 15s? On 17s? Thanks in advance!

LewFX

#2

why would you want yokos?

Element

#3

reliable, 60k mile warranty

other recommendations on tires? and notes on how that will ride?

jdg371

#4

I like the Yokohoma ES100

Element

#5

alright, tires covered...opinions on ride quality?

tim86

#6

seems to me like every post that I have came across that put kybs with teins were very happy and stated the ride was good and the kybs are best for lowering springs... plus while u still have 15's, that will be smoother than the 17's

Supersprynt

#7

KYB is just OEM replacement. They are not intended for lowered cars.

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bccentaur3

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the kybs are best for lowering springs...

Wrong. kybs aren't best for lowering springs. They are cheaper for lowering springs and can hold up to the drop vs the oem struts but not BEST. If you are on a budget stick with the tein and kyb. If not upgrade your struts, maybe get a set of adjustable coilovers.

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Remy

#9

I say get KYBs only if your on oem springs if not then .9 to 1.5 drop get bilsteins anything over 1.5 drop get koni's I wasted my money on KYB's they don't help when you have 1.5+ drop.

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GriffGirl

#10

I thought Toyota used MacPhearson for stock?

jdg371

#11

McPherson[SP horribly!] is the of suspension they use. Just like the JDM SSIII uses Superstrut.

94celigts

#12

Kyb's can support a 1.5 inch drop. Lifetime Warrenty if anything about 1.5 inch drop. If suttle drop is what your looking for id go with kyb's and save money