shocks

[racergirl]

i'm lookin for some new shocks. this is just for my everyday driver. i bought springs so i decided when i install them to change out the shocks as well.. any recomendations would be much appreciated. thanks guys.

so far i'm thinkin about these shocks..

anyone know anything about bilestein touring class shocks?
http://www.proamauto.com/page15bbiltch4.htm

KYB GR2

tokico hp blue will those fit on my car?
http://www.hopupracing.com/tohpsenoshto.html

[lcarocha]

If you have bought stiffer/shorter springs (Eibach, H&R etc) regular shocks wont last long so you would need a high performance shock that would deal with the shorter/stiffer spring rate, Having said that:

KYBs GR2: wont last on shorter springs, (these are Toyota OEM for the NADM)

Tokicos: Same as above althought they will last longer since they are better quality than the KYB GR2 (these are Toyota OEM in Europe, South America and maybe Japan)

Bilstein: I installed a set of Bilstein last November but since the car has been on the fritz I have yet to see how much will they last but they have far better quality than the previous.

If money is no objection and you want top notch handling then you should get a set of Koni Sports (Yellow colored ones). These are the best shocks for ANY car, pricey? yes but they are REALLY WORTH IT right down to the last penny.

[racergirl]

i have some tein s tech springs. i do have a price range and lookin around $300 bucks at the max. this is jus my everyday driver but really do need to upgrade my stock shocks mainly cuz they're shot. any suggestions on some sites i can look at. thanks for the help icarocha. i looked at the konis but i don't really need adjustables for an everyday car thanks for the help

[lcarocha]

The cheapes place I've found shocks and bought my Bilsteins was at www.eshocks.com. The price on the Bilsteins is pretty much the same as the ones you found BUT if your order is over $ 200 (witch it will since all four shocks will cost you $378) the you get free shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. !!! Need I say more?

[racergirl]

hahaha thanks for the site i checked it out plannin on goin wit the site ifound since the set is $278 and it's free shipping thanks Icarocha

[lcarocha]

Sorry, I misread the price you found but anyway.... now I'm really going to kill myself.... thats $ 100 less than what I paid for.... why the hell didn't I find this site before?

[racergirl]

hahahaha i do alot of research i guess hahaha