Radbert Posted April 11, 2006 Share Posted April 11, 2006 I contacted KYB and they are coming out with the GR2 line for the LGT and not the AGX line. They could not give me a release date. Hope they come out soon before my shocks go also! (certainly a cheaper option than upgrading to the KWs). The GR2 are non-adjustible but probably stiffer than the OEM shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfoot Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 the oem shocks are made by KYB Got Torque ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emlevins Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Best you can expect with the stock struts. Get some Bilsteins in there and you will change your tune! I for one liked the springs, it was a handling upgrade from the stock ones, but nowhere near complete. Now I can drive like a complete lunatic over bumps that would make many cars "pogo" and no problems at all, complete control! Handling stock: 4 out of 10 Handling w/ IONS on stock struts 6 out of 10 Handling w/ IONs and RSB 7 out of 10 Handling w/ IONs, RSB, and Bilsteins 9 out of 10 Handling with all the above and chassis brassis 9.3 out of 10 Soooo.... is the general consensus that the "pogo" effect felt with the Ions is a function of worn struts - not the springs ? Makes sense from my perspective in that I did not notice the effect until running the Ions for several months. I'm now at 25K on the odometer. 05 SWP Legacy GT Limited (aka "Pearl")- 5MT AP - Stage 2 Protuned (238/284) - wife driven 07 BMW 335xi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Soooo.... is the general consensus that the "pogo" effect felt with the Ions is a function of worn struts - not the springs ? Makes sense from my perspective in that I did not notice the effect until running the Ions for several months. I'm now at 25K on the odometer. The IONs work with the stock struts, but they are on the soft side to properly control the springs. This just gets worse with strut age. It depends on how you drive as to if you will notice or not. Just make sure you get stiffer dampers when the stock ones are worn enough that they require replacement. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Just make sure you get stiffer dampers when the stock ones are worn enough that they require replacement. Would that they could! Right now, it's stock, Bilstein, or coilovers only. Has anyone gotten to the point where they have actually priced stock dampers from Subaru? Are they much less than the Bilsteins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I think KYB will have some out in the next few months. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 ^^ Little Blue - Do you mean they will have soemthing out that is better than the ones they make already and are stock? Will they be an SPT part? What is your souce? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 ^^ Little Blue - Do you mean they will have soemthing out that is better than the ones they make already and are stock? Will they be an SPT part? What is your souce? Thanks! I haven't been following that closely, I just recall hearing that they were coming out with some dampers for our car. Maybe they have them out already, I don't know, sorry! Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 You BASTARD. Don't tease me, Little Blue, with the entreaty of aftermarket struts, if you know what's good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Holy hostility! Get some spec-Bs then. Get JDM used ones, or cough up the dough for new USDM ones. IT IS WORTH IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I'm trying, Little Blue. I AM! Me want Bilsteins but can't make hand pull out credit card. AAAAARGGGGGHHHHH! The PAAAAIIIIIIIIINNNNNN. Make it STOP, my PRECCCCIOUSSSSSS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Darn, I was getting excited for a minute...more options are always a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewScooby Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 ^^ Little Blue - Do you mean they will have soemthing out that is better than the ones they make already and are stock? Will they be an SPT part? What is your souce? Thanks! I've emailed KYB and they will be producing the GR2 line for the 2005-06 Legacy GT. They cost around $340 for both the front and rear for both the WRX and the 2000-2004 Legacy. I expect the prices to be similar and will buy as soon as they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I've emailed KYB and they will be producing the GR2 line for the 2005-06 Legacy GT. They cost around $340 for both the front and rear for both the WRX and the 2000-2004 Legacy. I expect the prices to be similar and will buy as soon as they are available. Told ya! Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfool Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 so these will be identical to the stock struts, ergo matched to the stock coils and "not ready for primetime aftermarkets?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 desparately need some real updates! worried my stock struts are gonna blow with aftermarket springs:icon_surp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. T Posted April 25, 2006 Author Share Posted April 25, 2006 I just want to add that I am very happy with my iONs. Mr. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 desparately need some real updates! worried my stock struts are gonna blow with aftermarket springs:icon_surp How many total miles on your stock struts and how many with your aftermarket (iON) springs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 How many total miles on your stock struts and how many with your aftermarket (iON) springs? I remember when I got my springs from Jack at ION I asked how they would impact the life of the stock struts. I believe he said it would only be 10% or so of the life lost. It all depends on how you drive and the roads you drive on. Someone with ION's driving on the highway all the time are going to have stock struts last longer vs. someone with stock springs/stock struts doing autocross and driving on twisty or rough roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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