I read from a thread before that the monroe shocks and struts are stiffer than the KYB's... just want to know if this is true or not. So if any of you guys have the monroe shocks and struts installed please let me know the difference. thanks
-Derick"In hoc signo vinces." In this sign thou shalt conquer."Gone but never forgotten....
I've heard the Monroe struts are horrible...but I've never had experience with them, so maybe they are ok. I couldn't image them being much better than the KYBs (if at all).
"A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM)i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated.
I'd get the KYB's. I have them in the rear and I love them. I need to get them for the front as well.
This post has been edited by GotToyota: Oct 4, 2008 - 1:03 AM
Cannot speak to stiffness, but be aware that KYB will honour their warrenty even on lowered cars, up to 1.5". Monroe considers any lowering a violation of its warrenty. Speaks to their relative confidence in performance.
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QUOTE (96bluevert @ Oct 3, 2008 - 7:35 PM)
>I've heard the Monroe struts are horrible...but I've never had experience with them, so maybe they are ok. I couldn't image them being much better than the KYBs (if at all).
im using monroes
i love them
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
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QUOTE (808celica @ Oct 4, 2008 - 6:26 AM)
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QUOTE (96bluevert @ Oct 3, 2008 - 7:35 PM)
>I've heard the Monroe struts are horrible...but I've never had experience with them, so maybe they are ok. I couldn't image them being much better than the KYBs (if at all).
im using monroes
i love them
Didn't you have KYB's before? I have KYB's right now on the front and back and I'm thinking of changing the front to Monroe. I'm not sure but I think one of the EC6G has Monroes on them.
-Derick"In hoc signo vinces." In this sign thou shalt conquer."Gone but never forgotten....
had kyb's in the rear only. that was back then. i bought a full set for front and rear.
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
-Derick"In hoc signo vinces." In this sign thou shalt conquer."Gone but never forgotten....
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
i think kybs are firmer than monroe
thanks Jon and Lew... anybody else? maybe I should start a poll about this...
-Derick"In hoc signo vinces." In this sign thou shalt conquer."Gone but never forgotten....
I'm on Monroe Sensa trac's. I love 'em their a good blend of comfort and stiffness...
id also like to know about this. im planning on re-doing my springs and shocks soon and would like to know which is better. Can someone please let me know where to get the whole shock and strut replacements (for the kybs) rather than just the inserts?? I saw it on here somewhere a while back..
www.importrp.com... that's where I got mine.
-Derick"In hoc signo vinces." In this sign thou shalt conquer."Gone but never forgotten....
yup no problem. i bought the monroes cuz i got them cheap
and i wouldnt have to wait for the kyb's to be special ordered and shipped.
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
I associate Monroe with PepBoys, AutoZone, Sears... so I vote Monroe:
KYB:
but I'm biased I guess, I have KYB's all around on the Celica and fronts on the Solara.
7A-FTE:It's not about the money.Our Beams Swap.I <3 Dustin---07/16/06
i'm on KYB's and love them. though relly considering coilovers.
what about koni yellow? i've always heard there the best.
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Ive used both...Monroe is nice oem upgrade-ish type replacement, But i would def have to say the kyb' s are def more stiff.
But the kyb's are also more cash so...like always..You get what you pay for and for those who think monroe is stiff, Ehh..thats prolly just compared to the sloppiness of a 14 year old stock set up .. IMO anyways =]
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QUOTE (slow_yota @ Oct 13, 2008 - 6:41 PM)
>Ive used both...Monroe is nice oem upgrade-ish type replacement, But i would def have to say the kyb' s are def more stiff.
But the kyb's are also more cash so...like always..You get what you pay for and for those who think monroe is stiff, Ehh..thats prolly just compared to the sloppiness of a 14 year old stock set up .. IMO anyways =]
ouch!! that slap hurt
This post has been edited by 808celica: Oct 15, 2008 - 4:39 AM
I don't normally drive fast, but when I do its on a curvy section of this island
how long do the kyb's last, ihave had mine for two years and loved them but lately I seem to be feeling more bumps, my car also has been lowered on tein stech the whole time too.
