How are B&G springs, KYB struts?

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Larry Klassen

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I'm looking at improving the ride of my car, and was wondering if anyone has experience or knows about these springs. They are B&G and make a 1.4" drop (is that alot? I don't want too much) and the stock number is 921035 - getting them for $310 CDN (about $240 US or so) for all four. Will this stiffen up my '91 alltrac a bit? I don't need it really hard, just would like it a little tighter.

Also looking at KYB struts, stock number GRZ K365075 - $88.30 each (CDN, so about $75 US).

One other option is Koni Adjustable, stock number 8641 1211 Sport - These are $225 each ($185US), but do I need this much? I'm not racing the car, just looking to make it feel better in the corners on the highway, that sort of thing. Any thoughts? Thanks.
 
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RedCelicaTRD

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Talk to Rob about the B+G Springs, he needs someone to do a review and I think he said hed give a discount. You would be much happier with the Koni adjustables.
 
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Larry Klassen

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how do I get hold of Rob?

How will the Koni's be better than the KYB's? I'm not doubting it, I just need to make an informed decision. It's a difference of almost $600 CDN, which I could use to increase HP (a downpipe, or other stuff), so I really need to be careful where to get the most bang for my buck.

Thanks again.
 
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TraviST185

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Koni's have 5-way adjustable damping. They are custom valved from whiteline to the all-trac application. The konis are the best, but more expensive strut replacement for the alltrac. I have a set of Konis that I am not going to use from my whiteline Works kit. Like you said these usually go for about $185 a strut times 4 struts and you would be looking at $740. I need to get rid of these so you could have them for $500. I think that these would go perfect with the BG springs. I have heard that the whiteline springs are a little soft, so the BG-Koni package would be optimal. I know that is what I would be doing if I didnt get coil-overs.
 
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killer_siller

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i just ordered the B+G springs and kyb agx struts for my st165. if you are willing to wait a few weeks i can tell you how i like them once i have them on.

in all the research i did that was the best bang for the buck. their not the best; but they did turn up some awesome reviews.
 
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alltrac.net

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One thing I noticed is that the ST185 KYB GR-2 are MUCH stronger then the ST165 GR-2. The "by hand" compression check shows much more force on the ST185 unit. It would be a worthwhile mod to put the ST185 GR-2s in the ST165. The ST185 version is a bit shorter, so you would need a spacer in the strut housing at the bottom to make it come back to original height.
 
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mtbgael

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can't the shorter strut rod length be an advantage when lowering a car? Not based on any theory I can come up with offhand, unless the lowering spring is shorter itself. It's just something I've heard along the way.
 
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gtfour77

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Is the housing shorter or just the rod? If the housing is shorter then you would have to shorten the strut housing.....or use a lot of washers...just my 2 cents...
 
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Larry Klassen

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Can the B&G springs be used with factory struts? The part number for the B&G's is 921035, the guy at the aftermarket place (Partsource in Canada) told me this would produce a 1.4" drop - is that right? That's quite a bit, isn't it? Can I still use 2000GTS factory rims and tires if the car drops that much? My car is a '91 ST185.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 
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