vincentvii
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Post by vincentvii on Jul 27, 2006 19:45:10 GMT -5
Just keep spamming KYB with emails and maybe they'll hurry up and make the front struts avalible. I can't wait... now to convince my wife to let me buy a set.
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chris
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Post by chris on Jul 27, 2006 21:13:27 GMT -5
heck yes!
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Post by Brian5475E on Jul 28, 2006 19:19:38 GMT -5
This is the reply I got
Sorry, but we will not be build a performance unit for the Aveo.
Tim Oldiges
KYB America LLC
Product Manager
630-620-5555 Ext. 345
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Blade979
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Post by Blade979 on Jul 28, 2006 21:50:08 GMT -5
So they are not making anything now? When did you get that reply Brian?
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Post by subachad on Jul 29, 2006 16:08:26 GMT -5
brian asked about performance struts which they implied as the AGX adjustable. They are however making rear stock replacement shocks. The front struts according to my email are coming, but I seriously doubt they will make a performance shock/strut combo for the Aveo.
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Blade979
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Post by Blade979 on Jul 29, 2006 16:36:01 GMT -5
Alright, keep us updated when the rears(tirerack) and fronts become available to order.
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Post by PoTsUrFrIeNd on Aug 1, 2006 22:49:35 GMT -5
So just for clarification...the shocks that are available will work fine with lowering springs?? cause that would be awesome....
Also KYB is working on stock replacements for the front still, right??
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vincentvii
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Post by vincentvii on Aug 1, 2006 23:56:45 GMT -5
Cliffnotes:
KYB rears are avalible now.
KYB is still working on a release date for the fronts.
KYB shocks and struts, though a direct stock replacement, are an upgrade. They are gas shocks and struts made of better materials and are just better quality than stock all around (in most cases). They are stiffer and more aggressive. Even the low end KYBs are more than strong enough to handle lowering.
Ex: I had GR2s on my 240sx. They were about 15-20% stiffer than stock. They lasted twice as long as my stock struts, too.
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Post by PoTsUrFrIeNd on Aug 2, 2006 14:42:26 GMT -5
So, I talked with tim from kyb (very nice guy by the way) and he said as of 8/2/06, the rears had not been assigned a part number yet so he would not be expecting availability for about another 4-6 months.... he also said they are not at all closed to the idea of making shocks/struts with dampness adjustments (the ones with the little knobs on the top to make them hard or soft)  so, what I'm thinking is that we need to let them know how many people would be into buying a set of those to get the ball rolling.... I am up for it, Who's with me? |
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whiteraven
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Post by whiteraven on Aug 2, 2006 16:46:39 GMT -5
How about this... I'll use the network I got at work and see how much I can get a set for...Then I'll post a group buy for them on here.
So far my distributors are not carrying them in stock because no one orders them. :-\ So if we order a whole orange juiceload at once, maybe they'll notice.
Lemme make some calls.
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Post by subachad on Aug 2, 2006 17:00:20 GMT -5
I'm in for some rear shocks
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Post by Brian5475E on Aug 2, 2006 17:06:34 GMT -5
I'm in
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Nemasys
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Post by Nemasys on Aug 2, 2006 17:39:06 GMT -5
If i am to change the shocks id rather change all 4 at once then 2 at a time, if only they'd make the struts available too
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vincentvii
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Post by vincentvii on Aug 2, 2006 21:36:19 GMT -5
If all 4 corners are avalible. I'm in for a group buy.
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Post by wave54 on Aug 29, 2006 3:07:54 GMT -5
Have been checking and can't locate the rear shocks anywhere, even Tire Rack.
Plus, if anything, I need the front struts much more urgently. None of the chain outlets like Monro, Meinecke, Sears, Firestone, etc. have anything for the Aveo.
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