Kyb Agx.... - Page 5

coupe · 02-03-2006, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOMGAGT2000SEDAN

give it up already coupe . you guys automatically think we don ' t do our searches . been there , done that. and everyone is every where on this topic. so i am hoping some one or a few of you will come to some more concrete conclusions or ideas. to all you guys out there who like to nit pick. if i don ' t do any searching i will say so in my message like i did once before.

There is 34 pages on struts.
There are 26 pages on intrax springs.
No one has fixed the strut mount creaking and poping yet.

2003SCT · 02-03-2006, 01:02 PM

I talked to Tim at KYB yesterday and he gave me some news......the testing procedure is all done....that is the long process since they are required to rack up so many miles before the O.K. is done. They passed with flying colors as usual. They should be ready "during the summer"...they would be ready earlier HOWEVER since the rears have very little clearance in the trunk....the rears will have a side knob...not a top adjuster. If they DID do a top adjuster, you would be blindly adjusting the firmness with a screwdriver. Whenever the area has little to no space...side mount adjustment knobs get used. They are taking a bit of extra time because they have to use a separate mold for the strut perch/side mount design which isnt common apparently on the rear AGXs' Anyway, that has put it off a bit but we are getting closer! I wish we would have talked to them MUCH sooner really, so we could have lots of guys with these...but either way better late than never.

Anyway, I will keep you guys posted as much as possible. I want these as bad as everyone BUT in reality, I could stand to throw a few more miles on the 03' before swaping to the new AGXs, Pro Kit and mounts....I only have 45K....and I need the car to last a long time...I want the AGXs to last the life of the car.

CHRIS

coupe · 02-03-2006, 01:05 PM

Im definately waiting on these, as soon as they ar eout im buyin. Cant waite to get rid of my gr-2's.

NorKoastal · 02-03-2006, 02:07 PM

Count me in... Shoot, Ill throw in the fronts before the rears.. LoL

mkriese23 · 02-09-2006, 02:02 PM

i'm e-mailed KYB inquiring about the AGX's a week ago and finally got this reply

Morgan
Yes we are manufacturing the AGX line for the Grand Am 1999-05.
Release date not set, should be available around end of summer to fall.

Troy

SpyhunteR · 02-09-2006, 04:46 PM

sweet.... I'm there.

coupe · 02-10-2006, 05:22 AM

Damn thats gonna take forever. Oh well i want them, i guess im gonna waite

GAGTS03 · 02-10-2006, 03:20 PM

Summer to fall....Right....so winter they mean...anyting that is planned always takes longer.

thecollegekid · 02-16-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

There is 34 pages on struts.
There are 26 pages on intrax springs.
No one has fixed the strut mount creaking and poping yet.

2003SCT · 02-17-2006, 09:17 AM

I dont think the issue has to do with the aftermarket hardware itself...i.e. the struts and springs themselves.....typically when a strut or shock has an "issue" it simply doesn't dampen well...it would be very spongy OR it would be broken like not working at all. It wouldnt pop or make a banging noise. I think the reason these issues come up is due to installation error. Now I am not saying that peoplee are installing them wrong HOWEVER remember the washer issue....that was a simple issue that made alot of people nuts. I never had an issue with my 96' Achieva making ANY noise out of the front or rear suspension...BUT when I decided to swap out the struts/shocks at 135,000 miles, I ran into a host of noise after the install.....after lots of looking around, it ended up being the fact that stuff wasnt tightened down as much as it could be...SO I think that even though quite a few people have had the issue...alot of problems can stem from simple things. In addition, I think less people have had issues with the GM strut mounts...correct?

CHRIS

Grand_Damn · 02-18-2006, 05:05 AM

man, this will be a good welcome back gift....sweet....

Rich · 04-06-2006, 11:54 AM

any updates?

harvester45 · 04-06-2006, 12:07 PM

I just sent them an e-mail. Just trying to let them know that there's still a lot of interest in these. I'd really like to see more for these cars in the aftermarket performance area, and these would be a great addition.

2003SCT · 04-06-2006, 05:56 PM

When I get mine....they will be going on with the new Eibachs sitting in the garage...oh yeah and the Ecotec thats going under the hood

CHRIS

cmtapanes · 04-13-2006, 12:36 PM

I wrote them couple of days ago and this is what they reply:

Carlos
Yes KYB will be coming out with the AGX's for the Grand Am 1999 and
newer.
Release date not set, should be around the summer.
Check back in one month and I will have date for you.

lvemy3100 · 04-13-2006, 04:24 PM

.....well thats better than when they told me fall.....

guess i will have some gr-2's for sale sooner than i thought

slick_willy182 · 04-19-2006, 07:37 PM

I just emailed them. I really need these!

2003SCT · 04-24-2006, 09:14 AM

If I can get them soon enough, another Las Vegas Region SCCA award COULD be mine! Actually I wont call it yet BUT they will help my times for sure

CHRIS

coupe · 04-24-2006, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick_willy182

I just emailed them. I really need these!

Ditto

Rubered00 · 04-24-2006, 11:59 AM

These will fit the alero too right??

02-03-2006, 01:02 PM	#82
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	I talked to Tim at KYB yesterday and he gave me some news......the testing procedure is all done....that is the long process since they are required to rack up so many miles before the O.K. is done. They passed with flying colors as usual. They should be ready "during the summer"...they would be ready earlier HOWEVER since the rears have very little clearance in the trunk....the rears will have a side knob...not a top adjuster. If they DID do a top adjuster, you would be blindly adjusting the firmness with a screwdriver. Whenever the area has little to no space...side mount adjustment knobs get used. They are taking a bit of extra time because they have to use a separate mold for the strut perch/side mount design which isnt common apparently on the rear AGXs' Anyway, that has put it off a bit but we are getting closer! I wish we would have talked to them MUCH sooner really, so we could have lots of guys with these...but either way better late than never. Anyway, I will keep you guys posted as much as possible. I want these as bad as everyone BUT in reality, I could stand to throw a few more miles on the 03' before swaping to the new AGXs, Pro Kit and mounts....I only have 45K....and I need the car to last a long time...I want the AGXs to last the life of the car. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

02-03-2006, 01:05 PM	#83
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	Im definately waiting on these, as soon as they ar eout im buyin. Cant waite to get rid of my gr-2's. __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

02-09-2006, 04:46 PM	#86
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	sweet.... I'm there. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

02-10-2006, 05:22 AM	#87
coupe lick it AKA: Rand Join Date: May 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Age: 40 Posts: 7,347 Vehicle: 99 GAGT/96 Z71/05 R6	Damn thats gonna take forever. Oh well i want them, i guess im gonna waite __________________ CarDomain.com http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=31690558 he has asserted his dominance over competing males with the loud masculine sound form his exaust system, Females searching for a potential mate will be driven away by weaker exaust systems and attracted to his SLP.

02-17-2006, 09:17 AM	#90
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	I dont think the issue has to do with the aftermarket hardware itself...i.e. the struts and springs themselves.....typically when a strut or shock has an "issue" it simply doesn't dampen well...it would be very spongy OR it would be broken like not working at all. It wouldnt pop or make a banging noise. I think the reason these issues come up is due to installation error. Now I am not saying that peoplee are installing them wrong HOWEVER remember the washer issue....that was a simple issue that made alot of people nuts. I never had an issue with my 96' Achieva making ANY noise out of the front or rear suspension...BUT when I decided to swap out the struts/shocks at 135,000 miles, I ran into a host of noise after the install.....after lots of looking around, it ended up being the fact that stuff wasnt tightened down as much as it could be...SO I think that even though quite a few people have had the issue...alot of problems can stem from simple things. In addition, I think less people have had issues with the GM strut mounts...correct? CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

02-03-2006, 02:07 PM	#84
NorKoastal WhiteOutGT AKA: Brad Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NorCal Age: 40 Posts: 911 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT Coupe	Count me in... Shoot, Ill throw in the fronts before the rears.. LoL

02-09-2006, 02:02 PM	#85
mkriese23 The Big Guy AKA: Morgan Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 91 Vehicle: 04gt	i'm e-mailed KYB inquiring about the AGX's a week ago and finally got this reply Morgan Yes we are manufacturing the AGX line for the Grand Am 1999-05. Release date not set, should be available around end of summer to fall. Troy

02-10-2006, 03:20 PM	#88
GAGTS03 User account under probation Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FL Posts: 446 Vehicle: Camaro Z28	Summer to fall....Right....so winter they mean...anyting that is planned always takes longer.

02-18-2006, 05:05 AM	#91
Grand_Damn car payment again :( AKA: Jonathan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Age: 40 Posts: 377 Vehicle: 2006 Ford Fusion S	man, this will be a good welcome back gift....sweet.... __________________ ??/??/???? - 11/07/2008: Goodbye 2001 Grand Am SE1...my first car, which i actually owned

04-06-2006, 11:54 AM	#92
Rich Moderator AKA: Rich Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toledo, OH Age: 36 Posts: 4,513 Vehicle: 2001 2.4 Grand Am	any updates? __________________ "The news isn't so depressing when you're surrounded by bubbles." fquick

04-06-2006, 12:07 PM	#93
harvester45 Harvester of Sorrows Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: P-town, OH Age: 36 Posts: 493 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Sedan	I just sent them an e-mail. Just trying to let them know that there's still a lot of interest in these. I'd really like to see more for these cars in the aftermarket performance area, and these would be a great addition. __________________ Harv

04-06-2006, 05:56 PM	#94
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	When I get mine....they will be going on with the new Eibachs sitting in the garage...oh yeah and the Ecotec thats going under the hood CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

04-13-2006, 12:36 PM	#95
cmtapanes GAGT - Member AKA: Carlos Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ruskin, Florida Age: 45 Posts: 608 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am Coupe	I wrote them couple of days ago and this is what they reply: Carlos Yes KYB will be coming out with the AGX's for the Grand Am 1999 and newer. Release date not set, should be around the summer. Check back in one month and I will have date for you.

04-13-2006, 04:24 PM	#96
lvemy3100 Im President Charley AKA: mp Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: place Posts: 2,040 Vehicle: 01 car	.....well thats better than when they told me fall..... guess i will have some gr-2's for sale sooner than i thought __________________ -Mark You want more power? You need MP Racing! ------ Now drink with me deeply of the bourbon, scotch, and rye until such time as we are fighting drunk. Then we shall find, and beat the a**es of, the nonbelievers who ruined my feast.

04-19-2006, 07:37 PM	#97
slick_willy182 GAGT - Member AKA: Mike Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Age: 38 Posts: 306 Vehicle: 2005 Mazda 6 GS	I just emailed them. I really need these! __________________ Good bye: 2002 Grand Am Gt. Hello! : 2005 Mazda 6 GS

04-24-2006, 09:14 AM	#98
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	If I can get them soon enough, another Las Vegas Region SCCA award COULD be mine! Actually I wont call it yet BUT they will help my times for sure CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

04-24-2006, 11:59 AM	#100
Rubered00 GAGT/ALEROMOD AKA: Brandon Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Decatur/Naperville, IL Age: 35 Posts: 54 Vehicle: 2000 Olds Alero Coupe	These will fit the alero too right?? __________________ Mods: Eibach Springs, American Racing 17" Coil Chrome Rims, Cooper Zeon Tires (235's), Front & Rear STB's, Tinted Windows, Mesh Grill, Painted Interior, Custom Exhaust, Custom WAI, B&M Shift kit, Innovatek DVD/MP3/CD/TV tuner, Innovatek 7" LCD In-Dash Flip Out Screen, Cleared Headlights.

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