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HippoSleek · 08-20-2002, 07:29 AM

I think that shocks are the third (maybe even second) most important handling component on the car and deserve a lot more attention than they get from many people.  If you look at the national level autoxers, their shocks are the most expensive thing on their car (in some cases, the shocks are worth MORE than the cars <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'> ).  (BTW: #1 = Tires; #2/3 = sway bars).  The great thing about OTS shocks is that you can turn them up to run and then turn them down for the ride home!

That said, I'd wait to see the deal w/ the AGX's.  For the money (likely about $450), they would be a MUCH better part than the non-adjustables.  (FWIW, I've got an email into KYB this a.m. - I'll post up the reply).  The non-adj's are barely better than stock and don't offer the ability to fine tune the handling of your car, which is vital to performance driving.  Around here, in a VERY competitive region, you find two kinds of shocks - OEM (from autox tourists and haven't upgraded) and adjustables (from AGX to external resevoirs).  If you are taking the time to compete - I suggest getting what competitors use.  For the slight extra price difference (even if you spend up for Konis) you will be rewarded.

I also agree that sway are vital, in your case.  If you are running SCCA rules, the Eibachs will more you into STS anyway - which is a killer class!  If you are going to be there, you will not be at all competitive w/o investing in some great tires, good shocks, and a nice sway bar set.  With that, I think the 240 should be a decent contender.

Mark
-who still thinks the most competitive autox 240 is E-Stock w/ $$$ shocks!

08-20-2002, 07:29 AM	#16
HippoSleek Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: elsewhere Posts: 2,081 Trader Rating: (0)	I think that shocks are the third (maybe even second) most important handling component on the car and deserve a lot more attention than they get from many people.  If you look at the national level autoxers, their shocks are the most expensive thing on their car (in some cases, the shocks are worth MORE than the cars <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> ).  (BTW: #1 = Tires; #2/3 = sway bars).  The great thing about OTS shocks is that you can turn them up to run and then turn them down for the ride home! That said, I'd wait to see the deal w/ the AGX's.  For the money (likely about $450), they would be a MUCH better part than the non-adjustables.  (FWIW, I've got an email into KYB this a.m. - I'll post up the reply).  The non-adj's are barely better than stock and don't offer the ability to fine tune the handling of your car, which is vital to performance driving.  Around here, in a VERY competitive region, you find two kinds of shocks - OEM (from autox tourists and haven't upgraded) and adjustables (from AGX to external resevoirs).  If you are taking the time to compete - I suggest getting what competitors use.  For the slight extra price difference (even if you spend up for Konis) you will be rewarded. I also agree that sway are vital, in your case.  If you are running SCCA rules, the Eibachs will more you into STS anyway - which is a killer class!  If you are going to be there, you will not be at all competitive w/o investing in some great tires, good shocks, and a nice sway bar set.  With that, I think the 240 should be a decent contender. Mark -who still thinks the most competitive autox 240 is E-Stock w/ $$$ shocks!