Should I go with Kyb excel-G shocks&struts or tokico Hp?
Which is a better choice
03 350z buying shocks and struts tomorrow please help!!

 

Do you have aftermarket springs or are you staying stock?

 

Stock...for now lol

 

Are you avoiding new springs to save $$?

 

Yes, do I need to take the old springs off the front and put them on the new struts?

 

I have Tokico ds2 adjustable shocks and love them. Don't cheap out, get new springs while everything is apart.

 

I agree with mr. sparco. You are going to have it all apart; that’s the time to replace the springs. Springs are not expensive. Do the research here on the amount of drop and spring type (linear or progressive).

 

Sorry in advance cause I don't want to Hi-jack ur thread.... But I've been thinking between those two struts for a while now..

Im currently on OEM struts and Eibach Sportline Springs which drops the car "1.7 inch - 2.3 inch's"... That is unless ur struts are 130k miles old... (cause I think the car sits lower with the shitty struts and handles like complete Crap...)

Now, in all reality I don't plan on adjusting my struts often (if ever), so what would everyones recommendation be for my set up?

Price is a big factor, but not willing to low ball this maintenance cost cause **** could get dangerous fast with suspension.


Thanks in advance guys!!

 

This thread will tell you everything you'll want to know about building a solid street suspension.

My devalued $.02.... Truthfully, I'm personally not a big fan of KYB due to a bad experience with them a LONG TIME ago. But I hear they're really a decent shock for the money. However, I'm a long time fan of Tokico - if you're not buying Konis or Bilstein - and were choosing between these two brands. Tokico Blues (HP) or better, Tokico D-Spec (less expensive than the K or B brands but very solid reputation amongst the Z crowd).

Again, IMO and YMMV.

Mic