Replacing NA OEM shocks - KYB Excel-G/GR-2 vs Monroe Sensatrac vs Sachs vs Pedders

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twr7cx
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Re: Replacing NA OEM shocks - KYB Excel-G/GR-2 vs Monroe Sensatrac vs Sachs vs Pedders

Postby twr7cx » Fri May 24, 2019 11:04 am

Thanks all for the comments, opinions and feedback. I've gone with the KYB Excel-G (same as GR-2 in different colour and sticker) as they seemed to have the most recommendations. I'm sticking with the standard springs due to living in a rural location with rough roads (including some dirt sections). My daily driver is a 4WD with long travel suspension and large tyres, so the MX-5 with standard suspension has outstanding handling characteristics in comparison.
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Re: Replacing NA OEM shocks - KYB Excel-G/GR-2 vs Monroe Sensatrac vs Sachs vs Pedders

Postby hks_kansei » Fri May 24, 2019 11:43 am

My partner's NA had the Excel-G

They're a fine shock, if you are happy with the factory ones you'll be happy with the Excel-G since they're made to pretty similar specs.
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