KYB-AGX for 1G

[90tsi]

Well after I finally figured out how to install these "correctly" I noticed a world of difference over the stock shocks & struts.
Basically, you tell the shock what to do. You want stiffer, just a turn of a knob(rear) or a screw(front) or if you want softer, inbetween, or whatever...it's just that easy. Fronts are 4-way adjustable, while the rears are 8-way adjustable.
The car handles the road 110% better than before IMO!
I highly recommend these shocks & struts!

[gsxalex]

We Love to hear details in the parts review!:D
Tell us more about the instalation?
What springs are you using?
What is your impression of the workmanship?
How much did you pay?
Any other impressions, please!

thanks:)

[90tsi]

I am using ground-controls with the KYB AGX's.
Installation was simple. The first time I put the struts in, I forgot to put the 2 washers on. That caused a lot of play and lead to a terrible ride with lots of clunking.

The best part was when I went to put the 2 washers on, it only took me 25 minutes to remove and reinstall the struts. VERY easy. The rears are just as easy.

I paid $370 shipped for the set of 4 at Advance Auto. The guy gave me 15% off, originally they were like $400 something.

I have seen them for as cheap as $333, but then you'd have to pay for shipping.

I'd say the quality and workmanship is excellent.
With the Ground-control/AGX setup, I can adjust the height of the car as well as the stiffness or softness within MINUTES!

I love it.

[Zapp]

How close to these keep the car to the stock launch?

[90tsi]

It really all depends on what setting you choose. (spring rates/shock & strut settings)
I've found that a softer setting in the back and a stiffer setting in the front is good for launching. (that is with AWD) But I've only had these on for a few days, so I'm still experimenting.

[Boosted20G]

I have the ground control/agx combo on my 2G and I would have to say I absolutely love em and how they have improved everything to do with my suspension. But can also say in the same since I hate them because they made the shocks too tall in the front therefore I can't drop my front end down where I would like to, to keep the weight in the front. If I were to buy this combo again, it would definetly be the Ground controls, but not the AGXs.

[TSi SPY 007]

Boosted20G, how much did you lower your car front and rear then? And what about you, 90TSi? :)

[Boosted20G]

I don't know.. after the 18"s and what not I bet my car is down maybe 2 inches in the front... I don't know though, I just don't like it. I'm going to purchase a shorter shock in the future