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

 

If u plan on using Cusco camber plate, make sure they are 14mm x 1.5.
Also make sure use an impact gun to tight the strut bolt.

 

do the kyb allow you lower and raise the height or only stiffness?

 

ScoobyBoy- KYB AGXs are only allow dampening/rebound adjustments, not heigt Victor. Hit me up if you're going to summer school so I can give you a ride in my car. I'm using the Prodrive/AGX setup.

vip- try setting the front to 3 as well. You'll really feel a difference especially when you're entering a corner hard.

-Soren

 

thanks soren, i dont have summer school, but ill take you up on your offer when school starts again. how do you like the kyb's? any insight on how they compare the tein basics?

 

i have this setup and i like it very much as well. Pm me if you guys have any questions

 

Nice review.

 

also i found that increasing tire pressures reallly helps..

front 39.5

rear 37.0

this is by far the best street setup, a bit stiff, but hey well worth it..

vip

 

I know man too good to be true they are lowballing all other places... crzzzy

 

i also purchased it from the same seller and shipped to 94607 the total cost was 410.xx dollars. Great price, not to mention extremely fast shipment. I paid for it monday night at 11 something pm and they sent it out the following day and it arrived to my place by friday. Very good seller.

 

Could you please post a review of your struts and springs in the i-Club Reviews Suspension section? That area is our database for all product reviews. Thanks.

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I have SPT (Eibach) springs and they drop the front 1.4" and the rear 1.2". I am almost positive the Eibach pro kit is the same.