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**weezer** · 12-07-2006, 04:03 PM

I think the lesson learned here is when performing spring/shock upgrades to your Ti, only 2 options:
Bilstein or Koni shocks
H&R or Eibach (which is discontinued) springs
All German manufactured and high quality construction.
I made the mistake of "going cheap" the first time around by using KYB GR2 fron shocks, which bottomed-out after 1 month (not designed for lowering) and VERY harsh ride from the beginning. I switched them to Koni sport adjsutables. The rear KYBs are okay, I did have to replace one as it crapped out (still under warranty, got free one). If I had bought Konis or Bilstein shocks all around the first time, I didn't have to spring for another set or half set as soon as i did and end-up paying more; labor, material, etc.
Sachs would not be abd choice either, especially when they offer a whole kit/set for less than $800, sometimes.
Good Luck.

12-07-2006, 04:03 PM	#14
weezer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Lincoln Park Capitol Hill, Washington DC Posts: 741 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	I think the lesson learned here is when performing spring/shock upgrades to your Ti, only 2 options: Bilstein or Koni shocks H&R or Eibach (which is discontinued) springs All German manufactured and high quality construction. I made the mistake of "going cheap" the first time around by using KYB GR2 fron shocks, which bottomed-out after 1 month (not designed for lowering) and VERY harsh ride from the beginning. I switched them to Koni sport adjsutables. The rear KYBs are okay, I did have to replace one as it crapped out (still under warranty, got free one). If I had bought Konis or Bilstein shocks all around the first time, I didn't have to spring for another set or half set as soon as i did and end-up paying more; labor, material, etc. Sachs would not be abd choice either, especially when they offer a whole kit/set for less than $800, sometimes. Good Luck. __________________ It's always a great day to be underwater and play with the fish.....preserve our oceans and reefs" Fariz 1997 318ti, Hellrot (Bright Red), Dinan Stage 2 Chip 16x7 OEM sport Wheels/X-Brace/Custom Strut Brace/Cold Air Intake/M-Tec Steering Wheel/Koni Adjustable FrontShocks/ Bilstein Sport Rear Shocks /H&R Sport Springs/Custom fabricated strut tower brace/Rear Strut brace, Stromung Exhaust Future Mods: E46 17" wheels or Kosei K-1 17x8.5s