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Old 10-07-2010, 11:27 AM
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I am new to the S2000, owning it for about 7 months but it has only been in my possession for about 2 weeks. I frequent the Nurburgring and will travel around Europe to different open track days. I am not at all concerned with comfort. Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you.
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KW makes a good shock, so does Koni. I would not trust the rest of the list.
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If your budget is $3500, you should look into better shocks than the ones you listed. Find a set of used JRZs or Motons.
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DA Penskes should be available at that price.
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Also, just because you have that much to spend, theoretically, it does not mean you should. I don't think such a young owner of the car should jump right into $3500 shocks, when koni yellows will do the job. Also, the better the shock, generally the more comfortable, not the opposite.
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Originally Posted by robinson,Oct 7 2010, 03:04 PM
KW makes a good shock, so does Koni. I would not trust the rest of the list.
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Originally Posted by robinson,Oct 7 2010, 05:50 PM
Also, just because you have that much to spend, theoretically, it does not mean you should. I don't think such a young owner of the car should jump right into $3500 shocks, when koni yellows will do the job. Also, the better the shock, generally the more comfortable, not the opposite.
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Ohlins! =)

You should also check out HKS that Evasive Motorsport sells which I believe is good enough for your intentions re: open lapping and tracking. It sells for about $1800. I think you should start with coils that aren't the most expensive ones. If you think that they're not good enough for you then you can upgrade to the high end stuff later on.

There is a thread on the HKS where reviews were done which you might find helpful. Good luck!
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Ive heard great things from kw
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Originally Posted by robinson,Oct 7 2010, 02:50 PM
Also, just because you have that much to spend, theoretically, it does not mean you should. I don't think such a young owner of the car should jump right into $3500 shocks, when koni yellows will do the job. Also, the better the shock, generally the more comfortable, not the opposite.
I agree, that is my maximum. Of course I want the best for my money. Just because I am willing to spend $3500, it doesn't mean I am going to.


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