Kyb Agx Vs Kyb Gr2
03-12-2007, 11:20 AM
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I've been talking with the guys at KYB and they sent me this in an email, thought some of you guys might find this interesting:
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The AGX products have the following approximate damping force values.
When adjusted, both rebound and compression damping forces change.
Setting#: Relative Value
1 - Same as Factory 100
2 - Same as our GR2 products (10~15% firmer than Factory) 115
3 - 50% firmer than #2 172
4 - 30% firmer than #3 223
For an eight position adjustable product, the damping force values are approx.
the following:
With #2 being Factory at a relative value of 100,
#1 = 95 (5% softer than Factory #5 = 143.5 (43.5% firmer than Factory)
#2 = 100 (Factory damping force) #6 = 172 (72% firmer than Factory)
#3 = 107.5 (7.5% firmer than Factory) #7 = 197.5 (97.5 firmer than Factory)
#4 = 115 (15% firmer than Factory)(GR-2) #8 = 223 (123 % firmer than Factory)
When adjusted, both rebound and compression damping forces change.
Setting#: Relative Value
1 - Same as Factory 100
2 - Same as our GR2 products (10~15% firmer than Factory) 115
3 - 50% firmer than #2 172
4 - 30% firmer than #3 223
For an eight position adjustable product, the damping force values are approx.
the following:
With #2 being Factory at a relative value of 100,
#1 = 95 (5% softer than Factory #5 = 143.5 (43.5% firmer than Factory)
#2 = 100 (Factory damping force) #6 = 172 (72% firmer than Factory)
#3 = 107.5 (7.5% firmer than Factory) #7 = 197.5 (97.5 firmer than Factory)
#4 = 115 (15% firmer than Factory)(GR-2) #8 = 223 (123 % firmer than Factory)
03-12-2007, 11:53 AM
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Well I've got the gr2's and noticed a difference. Of course, I also put on eibachs at the same time so I can't be positive about how much the kyb's did as opposed to the eibachs. However, the gr-2s can be found for really good prices too!
03-12-2007, 03:27 PM
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^^
not to mention you were replacing old and worn struts.
even a OEM hyundai strut would have felt great if it was brdan new.
i think our stock struts might have actually been tokiko's or kyb's from the factory, i thought my stockers had one of the two stamped on the housing. (might have been my probe though)
not to mention you were replacing old and worn struts.
even a OEM hyundai strut would have felt great if it was brdan new.
i think our stock struts might have actually been tokiko's or kyb's from the factory, i thought my stockers had one of the two stamped on the housing. (might have been my probe though)
03-12-2007, 05:29 PM
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cool to know.
a lot of people slightly overdamp in autocross without touching springs. stiffens up the ride a bit and still keeps the car in the lower class.
a lot of people slightly overdamp in autocross without touching springs. stiffens up the ride a bit and still keeps the car in the lower class.
03-13-2007, 08:31 AM
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^^^thats why on KYB's website they dont even list them as a preformance upgrade. check this out http://www.kybsport.com/home.html
no mention of gr2's at all only agx/ultraSR/and monomax.
if your going to do preformance upgrades then make sure the parts your buying are actually preformance parts and not OEM replacements.
no mention of gr2's at all only agx/ultraSR/and monomax.
if your going to do preformance upgrades then make sure the parts your buying are actually preformance parts and not OEM replacements.
03-13-2007, 09:08 AM
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I only bought them as a oem replacment when I bent one of my stock struts. I didn't expect much "performance" out of them for the price (which was great!)and considering they are kyb's bottom of the line model. I happened to come across a sweet deal on some eibachs about the same time so I figured I might as well change em both at the same time.
What kind of info do you want on the eibachs zoned? Specs or opinions?
What kind of info do you want on the eibachs zoned? Specs or opinions?