03lan-evo

I did a search and found nothing(as i always do) anyway i have an 03 TB Viii GSR and looking to finally do the springs/struts. i just called mutsi local and the employee price i got was 466 ea. front and 375 ea. rear. no way im paying that for O.E parts.

what would be the best, kinda cheap route to go?

Koni maybe? KYB im not sure any input would be awesome guys

thanks

MitsuJDM

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If you're on a budget get the Mr Bilstein's. Just make sure to mate them with MR Specific springs. Bilstein also makes an aftermarket struts called "HD". A about as stiff as the stock struts on the GSR.

OHlins makes some, but they're REALLY pricey.

chu

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Get a set of used MR Bilsteins off someone, they are cheap right now, and work very well with springs from Swift, GT Worx, or Works. If you want a new set of shocks, the Bilstein HD gets very good reviews , alittle firmer than the MRs, and work well with the above spring sets, and only cost $700 for a set of four. Ohlin fixed perched will set you back 1700 w/o the springs, so I dont think thats what you were looking for. Any of these combos will perform on the street, and still has some track abilities. GL!

GTWORX.com

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Get a set of used MR Bilsteins for a good deal but make sure they are in good condition. Meaning not used for 40k with green springs. If you do get a blown set for cheap, you can send them to Bilstein for a rebuild/revalve. Will probably be under 500 cheeseburgers with shipping back and forth when it's all said and done.

Bilstein HDs are a great option that's a little bit more brand new. Great ride and handling.

- Andrew

MitsuJDM

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That's the second time I've seen you refer to dollars as "cheeseburgers"

03lan-evo

they are a buck so it kinda fits. ima use it too

GTWORX.com

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Ha....i was hungry.

Maybe next time it'll be 500 Yuenglings....


- drew

MitsuJDM

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Where can you get Yuenglings for a $1????

Sorry, back on topic.

Seriosuly, buy a set of used MR struts and buy some MR specific Springs. For a firmer ride, buy the HD's.

GTWORX.com

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Happy hour in Pottsville! Guess you'd have to go through them pretty quick....

ANYWAY....lol...MitsuJDM summed it up pretty well. The Bilstein HDs are slightly firmer then Bilstein MRs but fairly similar overall. Still ride and perform better then stock dampers.

- drew

funks

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It's the EURO ride - lol, very un-JDM like the stock struts I just know i'm gonna get schooled.

Too bad you don't live in SoCal, I have a set of stock IX struts that's been sitting in my storage for over a year - only had 300 miles on it before I replaced it with the MR bilsteins.

tougetuned

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def go for bilstein hd's with either rce/gtworx springs or swifts, if the strut/spring combo is the route you are looking for

MitsuJDM

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I think spring/strut combos are amazing for the street and moderate track duty. I feel like too many people rush into coil-overs. It kind of bugs me. Maybe I'm jealous because I can't afford them, hehe. Do I want some KW's? F*ckin hell yes! But I don't NEED them

Yeah, this thread has nothing to do with coil-overs, I know, haha.