Well guys I finally did the upgrade. Here is my review.


What: KYB 4 way adjustable struts and Eibach Pro Kit

Car: 2002 Subaru WRX

Previous Application: H and R Springs on Stock Struts.


Previous Application Ride:
The ride on hr springs with stock struts was OK. I mean it was lower which was cool, but there was no dampening at all. The stock struts just are not a good match for the hr springs. There was a definite improvement compared to stock. After awhile the struts just cannot handle the spring. I got tired of bouncing around corners. So i did the upgrade to kyb agx and eibachs.

New Appication Ride vs Previous Application Ride:

WOW. That is the words out of my mouth, simply WOW. And a SMILE. The dampening is definitely approriate for the Eibach springs. I have the rear shocks set to setting number 3 out of 4 and the front setting to number 1 out of 4. I do not track or autox in the meantime, so for those of you in my shoes, this is definitely comfortable and EXCELLENT handling for the street. I most probably leave the rear setting to number 3 due to the hassle of removing the rear seat each time to change the setting. All i can say is that this car handles like it handles on rails. The steering response is improved 100 percent over stock. It actually feels quite like an EVO. I test drove an evo a few months ago and response seems quite simiar but not so much. I havent tried a higher setting on the front but will do so soon.

I suggest this setup to anyone who is not going to a full coilover suspension. This is by far the best bang for buck you can do. The rex now drives like a go kart in the corners.

Place purchased: Springs for purchases from SUBY DUDE
KYB AGX were purchased from EBAY from kybwarehouse.
Price for struts were $375 plus shipping. They are located in Yakima Washington.

Well I hope this review did not bore you. Please feel free to ask questions.

Vip

 

this is just the review/write up i have been waiting for on the spring/shock combo. I think i'll be buying a set real soon. thanks

 

Can I get a pic? I'm interested in how much higher/lower these would be than my current setup. I have the Tein S-Tech springs on stock struts.

 

Same here. I'm thinking of just the Eibach's for right now. The S-Tech's are way too rough for me and I'm having a hard time deciding whether 5 bills is worth it.

 

Thanks for posting. i-Club has a Reviews section for suspension components, although struts does not yet have its own category (but you'll see a place to review them).

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that's my car on eibachs with stock struts.

 

A really old pictAr

 

how would you compare these to the tein basics?

 

will it bottom out or rub when you put max load?