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SikxChoi · 08-02-2008, 03:05 AM

I got a question maybe you guys can help out w/ im thinking about putting Eibach Sportline Springs w/ KYB Gr2 shocks,will it blow the shocks out at a fast rate? How reliable a set-up this is for my s13? I already have the shocks, if these springs aren't as reliable what springs do you guys recommend this is for a daily driven set-up. Thanks for your time.

apex · 08-02-2008, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SikxChoi

I got a question maybe you guys can help out w/ im thinking about putting Eibach Sportline Springs w/ KYB Gr2 shocks,will it blow the shocks out at a fast rate? How reliable a set-up this is for my s13? I already have the shocks, if these springs aren't as reliable what springs do you guys recommend this is for a daily driven set-up. Thanks for your time.

they will blow faster then say kyb agx's cause they are like stock
replacement but they are good for daily little stiffer then i thought
i had them b4 but if ur gunna endup getting coilover just save up dont waste ur money on them or buy the springs used dont make the same
mistake i did and buy everything brand new

norcal_black240 · 08-02-2008, 12:28 PM

My friend been rockin gr-2 sportline setup for 2 years now. His shocks are goin out and he never seen a track day or much abuse. Unless you are just lookin for a cheap quick temporary setup then its coo. But like other have said just save for coilovers. Godspeed or megan its better than rockin a gr-2. If you can afford it go koni yellow/ground control

!Zar! · 08-02-2008, 12:48 PM

gr-2 is an oem like replacement.

Don't buy them thinking they are any better than stock.

AGX's are the sportier version of them.

Or get koni yellows.

Fyi, just because the car isn't tracked doesn't mean the car isn't seeing abuse.

Everyday stop and go driving is worse than tracking a car mechanically wise.

The mean streets are harsh, you dig it?

SikxChoi · 08-02-2008, 03:15 PM

is it just better to use the KYB GR 2 with stock springs?

JDM671 · 08-02-2008, 03:24 PM

I had that same set up. Nothing wrong with them. They lasted for 2 years or so. They were in good condition still. So I sold them. lol

flip3d · 08-02-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by !Zar!

Or get koni yellows.

Listen to this d00d. Save up and get some yellows.

Brentbohn · 08-04-2008, 07:03 AM

i have gr2 and sportlines in my s14 and have no problems at all.. drive it like i stole it daily.... in the rear i have agx on setting 8

ZX88 · 08-04-2008, 07:07 AM

i had this set up on my s13 about 2 years ago. it sucked the rear gr2s blew within a year of installing them from daily driving! stay away from that combo. i recomend you get somthing that doesnt drop the car that much if your running gr2 you might be able to get away with tien s techs or eibach pro kit.

98s14inaz · 08-04-2008, 08:26 AM

If you do end up getting these make sure you put the bump stops and new dust boots back on. You can trim the bump stops down a little too. That stuff is there for a reason and most likely the reason for the shocks failing so quickly.

ZX88 · 08-04-2008, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 98s14inaz

If you do end up getting these make sure you put the bump stops and new dust boots back on. You can trim the bump stops down a little too. That stuff is there for a reason and most likely the reason for the shocks failing so quickly.

i replaced everything the fact is you are trying to put springs on an oem replacement that wasnt design for that kind of use. gr2 will eventally blow on anything with more than a 1.5 inch drop its only a matter of time and how good the road are near you.

SikxChoi · 08-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Should i just use my stock springs on the gr2 until i save up for coilovers or something better

ZX88 · 08-04-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SikxChoi

Should i just use my stock springs on the gr2 until i save up for coilovers or something better

i would or get stechs or a prokit. the difference between coilovers and gr2 and sportlines is really night and day.

projectRDM · 08-04-2008, 02:54 PM

The spring choice is your problem. The Sportlines lower the car more but are not as stiff, therefore giving you a little more bounce. With the added reduction of lowering the strut/shock setup can't work within it's means as well. Prokits or similar stiffer spring would be a better choice.

s13 @ fullboost · 08-04-2008, 03:04 PM

Yeah I had that for my first set up and it drops the car a little the sportlines were okay not the best obviously but My biggest regret was wasting the money and not just getting coils overs from the begging. as for the shocks like everyone has stated they are like stock no big difference maybe just a little stiffer and they took awhile before they start to sag Good luck tho =]

SikxChoi · 08-04-2008, 03:30 PM

would the gr2 w/ Tein S tech springs be a good setup

08-02-2008, 03:05 AM	#1
SikxChoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Kyb Gr2 w/Eibach Sportline Springs Question I got a question maybe you guys can help out w/ im thinking about putting Eibach Sportline Springs w/ KYB Gr2 shocks,will it blow the shocks out at a fast rate? How reliable a set-up this is for my s13? I already have the shocks, if these springs aren't as reliable what springs do you guys recommend this is for a daily driven set-up. Thanks for your time.

08-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#3
norcal_black240 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: yuba city (norcal) Age: 38 Posts: 710 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	My friend been rockin gr-2 sportline setup for 2 years now. His shocks are goin out and he never seen a track day or much abuse. Unless you are just lookin for a cheap quick temporary setup then its coo. But like other have said just save for coilovers. Godspeed or megan its better than rockin a gr-2. If you can afford it go koni yellow/ground control __________________

08-02-2008, 12:48 PM	#4
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	gr-2 is an oem like replacement. Don't buy them thinking they are any better than stock. AGX's are the sportier version of them. Or get koni yellows. Fyi, just because the car isn't tracked doesn't mean the car isn't seeing abuse. Everyday stop and go driving is worse than tracking a car mechanically wise. The mean streets are harsh, you dig it? __________________

08-02-2008, 03:24 PM	#6
JDM671 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CARSON CA / GUAM GU Age: 35 Posts: 2,458 Trader Rating: (37) Feedback Score: 37 reviews	I had that same set up. Nothing wrong with them. They lasted for 2 years or so. They were in good condition still. So I sold them. lol __________________ Touke <3

08-04-2008, 08:26 AM	#10
98s14inaz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nonya Posts: 1,367 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If you do end up getting these make sure you put the bump stops and new dust boots back on. You can trim the bump stops down a little too. That stuff is there for a reason and most likely the reason for the shocks failing so quickly. __________________ -Retired

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SikxChoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	is it just better to use the KYB GR 2 with stock springs?

08-04-2008, 07:03 AM	#8
Brentbohn Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: minnesota Age: 45 Posts: 357 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i have gr2 and sportlines in my s14 and have no problems at all.. drive it like i stole it daily.... in the rear i have agx on setting 8

08-04-2008, 07:07 AM	#9
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 36 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i had this set up on my s13 about 2 years ago. it sucked the rear gr2s blew within a year of installing them from daily driving! stay away from that combo. i recomend you get somthing that doesnt drop the car that much if your running gr2 you might be able to get away with tien s techs or eibach pro kit.

08-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#12
SikxChoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Should i just use my stock springs on the gr2 until i save up for coilovers or something better

08-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#14
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The spring choice is your problem. The Sportlines lower the car more but are not as stiff, therefore giving you a little more bounce. With the added reduction of lowering the strut/shock setup can't work within it's means as well. Prokits or similar stiffer spring would be a better choice. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

08-04-2008, 03:04 PM	#15
s13 @ fullboost Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: St.Petersburg,FL Posts: 2,550 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Yeah I had that for my first set up and it drops the car a little the sportlines were okay not the best obviously but My biggest regret was wasting the money and not just getting coils overs from the begging. as for the shocks like everyone has stated they are like stock no big difference maybe just a little stiffer and they took awhile before they start to sag Good luck tho =] __________________

08-04-2008, 03:30 PM	#16
SikxChoi Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: california Posts: 79 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	would the gr2 w/ Tein S tech springs be a good setup