INstalled my KYB AGX's sunday

spike_africa · 09-17-2007, 01:14 PM

I like them allot so far. The struts have 4 settings 4 being the hardest. And the rears have 8 settings 8 being the hardest.

I set them up full soft up front pretty hard on the rear (1 front 7 back) and did a few launches it hooks up better then the stock parts. Switched them today before i left for a stiffer ride and it handles very nice. I only have the front on setting 3 out of 4, and the back on setting 6 out of 8 and it rides "very" firm. Nice but very firm (this will be my fun setting for windy roads). Overall so far i like them allot. tomorrow i am gonna do setting 2 up front and 4 out back and see how they ride for what i think i will use for my daily driver setting.

And i got them for a steal thanks to eBay and am.com

Steeda97 · 09-17-2007, 05:25 PM

Let us know how they are. I'll be purchasing new shocks/struts soon.

spike_africa · 09-22-2007, 08:29 AM

Another little update changed them to a softer Daily driver setting and there great(2 up front and 3 out back), car rides a hair stiffer then stock but handles alot better and is actully smoother going over bumps, etc... over all i am very pleased with them and for the cost cant beat them.

The real test will be my 60' times when i go back to the track in cooler weather.

WaterDR · 09-22-2007, 12:14 PM

I really think these shocks are a must-have for must of us. I did not get them because I got a steal on an shocks, springs, and struts, but I wish I had these.

r3dn3ck · 09-22-2007, 12:53 PM

If you find the back end is kinda loose, try softening the rear shocks.

Keep me updated on how you like em and how repeatable the performance changes for various settings are. I can use all the data I can get on that brand.

zigzagg321 · 09-22-2007, 02:52 PM

how hard is it to adjust them? whats the procedure?

r3dn3ck · 09-22-2007, 03:12 PM

turn adjust knob. done.

zigzagg321 · 09-22-2007, 03:50 PM

kewl...wasn't sure if those were the ones that required a special wrench or w/e.

spike_africa · 09-22-2007, 05:54 PM

For the back its just got a knob on the outside bottom of the shock. For the front struts you stick a small screw drive in a slot on the top of them under the hood and press down and turn to the settings you like.

They have been great so far but i got them as a street/strip shock. So the street part is nice now i want to see if i can get decent weight transfer with the front full loose and back pretty stiff. I know there not really a drag shock and i didn't get those cause sadly this is a daily driver first most so i am trying not to go over board drag wise as i have done with my other cars.

But i think these will be a good compromise.

OH also i got these because to be honest i just couldnt see myself spending 600+ dollars on shocks and struts when these have a good rep in the cycle world and a decent rep in the car world. IN total i spent $305 to my door thanks to ebay and am.com good prices. And because i thought this was part of my cars rear end moving around problem but thats another thread....

r3dn3ck · 09-23-2007, 08:42 AM

rear end wiggles are 100% eliminated with a PHB or watts link. PHB's bind a little with 4-link rears so make sure and use rod ends to give back as much range of motion as you can. Watts can be kinda loud.

spike_africa · 09-24-2007, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r3dn3ck

rear end wiggles are 100% eliminated with a PHB or watts link. PHB's bind a little with 4-link rears so make sure and use rod ends to give back as much range of motion as you can. Watts can be kinda loud.

Oh no, this is a little more humorous then that lol. I will post up a new thread in a min about it.

09-17-2007, 01:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	INstalled my KYB AGX's sunday I like them allot so far. The struts have 4 settings 4 being the hardest. And the rears have 8 settings 8 being the hardest. I set them up full soft up front pretty hard on the rear (1 front 7 back) and did a few launches it hooks up better then the stock parts. Switched them today before i left for a stiffer ride and it handles very nice. I only have the front on setting 3 out of 4, and the back on setting 6 out of 8 and it rides "very" firm. Nice but very firm (this will be my fun setting for windy roads). Overall so far i like them allot. tomorrow i am gonna do setting 2 up front and 4 out back and see how they ride for what i think i will use for my daily driver setting. And i got them for a steal thanks to eBay and am.com __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

09-17-2007, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Steeda97 giggity. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,535	Let us know how they are. I'll be purchasing new shocks/struts soon. __________________

09-22-2007, 08:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	Another little update changed them to a softer Daily driver setting and there great(2 up front and 3 out back), car rides a hair stiffer then stock but handles alot better and is actully smoother going over bumps, etc... over all i am very pleased with them and for the cost cant beat them. The real test will be my 60' times when i go back to the track in cooler weather. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

09-22-2007, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	I really think these shocks are a must-have for must of us. I did not get them because I got a steal on an shocks, springs, and struts, but I wish I had these. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

09-22-2007, 02:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
zigzagg321 yup. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 6,667	how hard is it to adjust them? whats the procedure? __________________ image courtesy of wnracing /\/\FOR SALE/\/\

09-22-2007, 12:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	If you find the back end is kinda loose, try softening the rear shocks. Keep me updated on how you like em and how repeatable the performance changes for various settings are. I can use all the data I can get on that brand.

09-22-2007, 03:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	turn adjust knob. done.

09-22-2007, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
zigzagg321 yup. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: OH Posts: 6,667	kewl...wasn't sure if those were the ones that required a special wrench or w/e. __________________ image courtesy of wnracing /\/\FOR SALE/\/\

09-22-2007, 05:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,402	For the back its just got a knob on the outside bottom of the shock. For the front struts you stick a small screw drive in a slot on the top of them under the hood and press down and turn to the settings you like. They have been great so far but i got them as a street/strip shock. So the street part is nice now i want to see if i can get decent weight transfer with the front full loose and back pretty stiff. I know there not really a drag shock and i didn't get those cause sadly this is a daily driver first most so i am trying not to go over board drag wise as i have done with my other cars. But i think these will be a good compromise. OH also i got these because to be honest i just couldnt see myself spending 600+ dollars on shocks and struts when these have a good rep in the cycle world and a decent rep in the car world. IN total i spent $305 to my door thanks to ebay and am.com good prices. And because i thought this was part of my cars rear end moving around problem but thats another thread.... __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO! Last edited by spike_africa : 09-22-2007 at 05:59 PM.

09-23-2007, 08:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,014	rear end wiggles are 100% eliminated with a PHB or watts link. PHB's bind a little with 4-link rears so make sure and use rod ends to give back as much range of motion as you can. Watts can be kinda loud.

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