The only thing I have found about KYB shocks is they are the harshest riding built.... Notice they are ALWAYS on sale or the cheapest " performance" shocks? I will never use them again....

 

Have you used the AGX model? I get the whole 'you get what you pay for' approach but the suspension is going on a car I bought for $700 and am fixing up for Rallycross and possibly Autocross use. So trying to get a best 'bang for buck' and most of the used stuff I see on FB is built for drag racing. Are there any coilover/ shock combo that you'd think could be soft for Rallycross, but firm up good for Autocross?

 

I run AGX front and back. I also use ground control suspension custom springs matched to the AGX and my car rides fine, not harsh at all. I also run a 275 rear tire and 245 front tire so they help.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Is the bound/rebound very noticeably different from lowest to highest setting? Or maybe what I mean to say, is the dampening of the bound and rebound very noticeable?

I'd also be using GT springs for all 4 corners. My goal would be to drop the dampening to low resistance on Rallycross days, and then up it a bit for Autocross days. Definitely wouldn't be looking to win my class in autocross, just more for fun

 

I have had them on my car for the past decade. They work great. My car is (was) a daily driver. If I had a problem bottoming out over speed bumps, you "up" the front shocks by 1 number. If you have a problem hauling heavy loads (engine parts or transmissions in the back) and bottoming out over small bumps,or potholes in a bad road, then you "up" the rear shocks by 2-3 numbers and problem solved. When you go drag racing, set the right rear shock 1-3 numbers stiffer than the left rear shock to prevent wheel hop and/or to plant the right rear tire better. Then soften them back up to 1 or 2 for daily driving.

They also have a lifetime warranty. Bought mine through Summit a while back. They are not too stiff, you can actually set them too soft in my opinion. My car has Eibach sport lowering springs on it. Factory '90 GT front and rear anti-sway bars as well.