How long did your AGX last? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*HaLo* · 05-21-2004, 03:13 PM

I went to my local racing shop to have them check my car. I had loose suspension in front. They came back telling me that both balljoints are cooked (expected that) and that my AGX are worn out!

I have used my AGX for 15000km only (around 10 000miles) and wondered if it's possible they could wear out this quickly. Anyways... I'm getting Konis the moment I have money to replace them.

I was running AGX + Ground control (425 lb/in - 375 lb/in).

cdlong · 05-21-2004, 08:29 PM

mine have probably 10k miles on them (not sure, bought them used and don't remember exactly how many miles i've put on them since) and they are fine. i'm sure someone out there has a lot more miles on them than i do. i don't know what to tell you, it sure sucks.

*HaLo* · 05-21-2004, 09:34 PM

Yup... sure does... What do you run on your AGX?

jmauld · 05-21-2004, 09:57 PM

On my mirage, I got about 7K miles and just over a year of usage out of the AGX, with 350lb springs on them. They sucked horribly and were the worst set of shocks I've ever owned. I've also tried Tokico's and Koni's, and would HIGHLY recommend the Koni's over the others. Maybe I'll eventually get to try Teins or some of those types.

*HaLo* · 05-21-2004, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmauld

On my mirage, I got about 7K miles and just over a year of usage out of the AGX, with 350lb springs on them.

I would qualify that as an almost perfect match.

9k miles
13 months
425ln-375lb

Seems AGX cannot handle more that 300lbs...

Andrew Bohan · 05-22-2004, 12:50 AM

it's says on the paper that comes with em that they're not meant to be used with lowering springs. wonder how well they do if they're allowed to have full stroke.
i've had mine with tein s.techs for 13 months, around 10k miles, no problems yet. however, s.techs are 297 lbs front and 179 rear

cdlong · 05-22-2004, 02:00 AM

i've got pro-kits with mine. 200 lb-in max, looks like i've got a lot of life left in mine.

8kred · 05-22-2004, 02:09 AM

damn I was going to buy some too.

jmauld · 05-22-2004, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i'm driftaholic

it's says on the paper that comes with em that they're not meant to be used with lowering springs. wonder how well they do if they're allowed to have full stroke.
i've had mine with tein s.techs for 13 months, around 10k miles, no problems yet. however, s.techs are 297 lbs front and 179 rear

Mine wasn't lowered more then an 1", just had high spring rates.

brianglawson · 05-22-2004, 10:06 AM

how much is it lowered, and agx isnt suppose to be used on a car lowered more than approx 1.5 inches from stock height

*HaLo* · 05-22-2004, 11:33 AM

Dunno.. I got about 1" of fender gap left all around.

[email protected] · 05-22-2004, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmauld

On my mirage, I got about 7K miles and just over a year of usage out of the AGX, with 350lb springs on them. They sucked horribly and were the worst set of shocks I've ever owned. I've also tried Tokico's and Koni's, and would HIGHLY recommend the Koni's over the others. Maybe I'll eventually get to try Teins or some of those types.

Koni shocks are probably better than Tein shocks

Var · 05-22-2004, 12:07 PM

I got Ground control with AGX. 375 front, 300 rear. Works fine i've put over 20K on them with a lot of mountain racing. The left rear started making a wierd noise(something like brake pad moaning) but they still work like new.

240KAT · 05-22-2004, 05:23 PM

I had AGX/GC on my KA-T. I was running similer spring rates to what you have, halo, and after about a year they were getting awfully weak. I like my Tein's (HE) ssoooooooo much better.

*HaLo* · 05-22-2004, 06:51 PM

Ok... Good to know I'm not the only one... Seems AGX aren't as strong as they seem...

05-21-2004, 03:13 PM	#1
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How long did your AGX last? I went to my local racing shop to have them check my car. I had loose suspension in front. They came back telling me that both balljoints are cooked (expected that) and that my AGX are worn out! I have used my AGX for 15000km only (around 10 000miles) and wondered if it's possible they could wear out this quickly. Anyways... I'm getting Konis the moment I have money to replace them. I was running AGX + Ground control (425 lb/in - 375 lb/in). __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

05-21-2004, 08:29 PM	#2
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine have probably 10k miles on them (not sure, bought them used and don't remember exactly how many miles i've put on them since) and they are fine. i'm sure someone out there has a lot more miles on them than i do. i don't know what to tell you, it sure sucks. __________________

05-21-2004, 09:34 PM	#3
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yup... sure does... What do you run on your AGX? __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

05-21-2004, 09:57 PM	#4
jmauld Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Age: 49 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	On my mirage, I got about 7K miles and just over a year of usage out of the AGX, with 350lb springs on them. They sucked horribly and were the worst set of shocks I've ever owned. I've also tried Tokico's and Koni's, and would HIGHLY recommend the Koni's over the others. Maybe I'll eventually get to try Teins or some of those types. __________________ Jason '95 240sx SE

05-22-2004, 02:00 AM	#7
cdlong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Colorado Springs Age: 44 Posts: 1,865 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: cdlong Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i've got pro-kits with mine. 200 lb-in max, looks like i've got a lot of life left in mine. __________________

05-22-2004, 12:50 AM	#6
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,331 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	it's says on the paper that comes with em that they're not meant to be used with lowering springs. wonder how well they do if they're allowed to have full stroke. i've had mine with tein s.techs for 13 months, around 10k miles, no problems yet. however, s.techs are 297 lbs front and 179 rear

05-22-2004, 02:09 AM	#8
8kred Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: nor-cal Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn I was going to buy some too.

05-22-2004, 10:06 AM	#10
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 37 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	how much is it lowered, and agx isnt suppose to be used on a car lowered more than approx 1.5 inches from stock height __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

05-22-2004, 11:33 AM	#11
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dunno.. I got about 1" of fender gap left all around. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

05-22-2004, 12:07 PM	#13
Var Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norcal Age: 43 Posts: 5,032 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Var Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got Ground control with AGX. 375 front, 300 rear. Works fine i've put over 20K on them with a lot of mountain racing. The left rear started making a wierd noise(something like brake pad moaning) but they still work like new. __________________ Hi

05-22-2004, 05:23 PM	#14
240KAT Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 38 Posts: 797 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had AGX/GC on my KA-T. I was running similer spring rates to what you have, halo, and after about a year they were getting awfully weak. I like my Tein's (HE) ssoooooooo much better. __________________ Drew

05-22-2004, 06:51 PM	#15
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok... Good to know I'm not the only one... Seems AGX aren't as strong as they seem... __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

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