#57547 - 10/17/08 09:23 PM
Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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i was recommended by Steve(20gtp02) that these were really good. The reason i am asking opinions is because i wanted to get the KYB gr2's and possibly stock springs. He also does not have these one his car and i was wondering what people thought of them. I believe he mentioned something about Chico having these one his car but im not sure. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=MON&MfrPartNumber=171661&PartType=49&PTSet=A
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#57548 - 10/17/08 10:40 PM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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I have the kybs. I don't think they are worth all the hype. I recommend monroe since it is easy bolt in. Wish I had, since I just did struts and needs springs now. Not sure if Chico has them, but he has recommended them before on a thread. For a novice, think these would be good idea. I don't really care for my kybs, but that could be cause of my stock springs still and stock mounts and all.
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#57549 - 10/17/08 10:51 PM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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i would have someone help me put them on my car. i wouldnt be the one installing the kybs and the springs.
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#57550 - 10/18/08 12:38 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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its pretty easy. A BFH is a must, and i reccommend changing the strut mounts while you have it apart
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#57551 - 10/18/08 09:17 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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BFH? The strut mounts are on the strut towers inside the engine bay correct?
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#57552 - 10/18/08 09:26 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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yeah but there are bolts that connect to the lower part of the strut that are a PITA
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#57553 - 10/18/08 09:28 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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well like i said before im having someone who has done this many times before, help me out. So there wont be any issues of confusion here..lol
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#57554 - 10/18/08 09:48 AM
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OK I recommend these for a DD and because they are a complete package at a reasonable price,but no I do'nt use these I currently have Intrax springs with comp g struts ,a nice 2" drop and great tight handling but unless you like a very firm ride I would'nt recommend this setu8p for a DD.Chico(pops)
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#57555 - 10/18/08 09:58 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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do comp g struts bolt right in ? and they are more firm than oem springs in our car ?
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#57556 - 10/18/08 10:08 AM
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Tim, BFH is a big f*cking hammer.
I believe comp g struts are a direct bolt in, they are bilsteins iirc.
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#57557 - 10/18/08 11:49 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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Now that my struts and springs have settled into place, both me and my wife love the feel of the car. It now feels like a cruise missile but isolates rough roads. Ya know Doc Hudson from Cars? Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer? Yeah, my car feels almost like that. It'sa nice, huh? Yes. It. Is.
EDIT: I have GR-2s (or those that are about to be Excel-Gs) and stock springs.
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#57558 - 10/18/08 12:09 PM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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I can't complain about my Monroes, cheap and easy.
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#57559 - 10/18/08 12:36 PM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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Originally posted by ordonez1307: and i reccommend changing the strut mounts while you have it apart 100% agreed. This is the last thing you want to happen when you are out on the road, especially with a fiberglass hood...
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#57561 - 10/19/08 01:02 AM
Re: Opinions on Monroe Quick Strut Assmebly
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well i was thinking about purchasing gr2's and stock springs but these Monroes are so tempting because i can get them and put them on in the same day.
So zalfrin, How do you like the ride? bouncy? Rough? feel every bump? Explain your ride to me please.
those that have Gr2's please explain your ride as well. thanks in advance!
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