Just wondering what is better, Comp G struts or GXP struts and why?

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gxp uses bilsteins which are better but they are expensive as hell. i have a comp g and it handles freakin amazing. the ride is a lil harsh tho

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

That's what I heard about the comp G suspension, they say it rides really stiff and that you could feel everything on the road.

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yea you can but man can you rip around corners. especially with front and rear stbs

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

I want to get a new suspension but I'm debating on the two. I'm gonna aim on getting some used GXP struts. I never could find Comp G struts for sale.

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gxp are gonna be expensive whether theyre used or not. got to monsterpartsonline.com and check for comp g struts

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

I'm using the KYB struts. I have them in the back right now and I'm working on getting them in the front. I need to get the WBS control arms so they will fit, but the advantage of getting them is that I can get the stronger GMPP front sway bar. I already got the GMPP tubular arms and Comp G sway bar in the rear and it's a really hard ride right now. Oh, i'm also using eibach spring on all the wheels.

I can make really hard turns too. At 30-40 mph I start drifting.

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Why have more money than brains? Cuz RACE CAR :

the comp-g handles like a dream, just a rough ride on the road at times. it actually feels better at higher speeds than at lower ones.. and yeah, i rip around corners a lot. hahaha!

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haha me too miranda. comp g's handle great to begin with but its even better with front and rear strut braces. i love whippin my car around

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

i love doing on ramps in this thing. it's probably my favorite. cause i can shoot up them and turn and just feel like i'm putting along. then i pass people and they get pissed that they're getting passed by a grandma prix.

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i usually slap it into 2nd gear on ramps and just take the hell off lol

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

Here's my suspension to date:

• 2003 Lower Control Arms (11/27/2008)
• KYB AGX Struts w/ ZZP Anti Pogo Washers (11/27/2008)
• SSC Original Drop Lowering Springs 1.7 Inch Drop (11/27/2008)
• GMPP 2003 Front Sway Bar w/ Energy Suspension Poly End Links (11/27/2008)
• GMPP Rear Trailing Arms (7/18/2007)
• GMPP Front & Rear Strut Tower Braces (7/11/2007)
• Polished Aluminum STB Mounts - DonRome (6/28/2007)
• Poly Upper Motor Mounts - Off-Set - Red (4/3/2007)
• Poly Trans Mount - Red (4/3/2007)
• Cradle Spacers - 1/2 installed rears only so far (4/3/2007)

She rides a lil rough but I like it that way
I really "feel the road", and I am much more comfortable about the ride that way
I believe I could have just had the end-link mounts welded to my control arms, but this was much easier...
I loved the Comp-G suspension, but it was getting tired at 85k miles...
I really would have to drive a Comp-G with new suspension and compare it to my set-up to really be able to tell what I like better...
I sure as hell love the lower stance, and having the 4way adjustable struts is great! I set them to "2" when we goto the store or take the kids out,... I set to "4" when I want to rip around town!
Needless to say, I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!

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I was thinking also of the KYB struts but I thought they only fit in the back. I didn't know there was a way of putting them in the front. Just wondering how much more work is it to get them to fit? I like the fact that you could adjust them at anytime. Also just wondering whats better KYB struts or GXP struts?

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GXP Struts are the best ones, but you're going to pay for them. They are 2-3x more expensive than the other options listed.

The KYB/Comp G struts are around $400-450 a set, the GXPs are $1100. That would include shipping, using Monsterparts as a reference.

Also, there is a guy selling a used set of GXPs, painted blue, and already have Eibach lowering springs mounted/top plates.

He wants $700 USD, that's a GOOD deal!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/04-05-06 ... ccessories

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I run the CompG's but would have gone with the GXP's if they didn't cost an arm and a let.

$400 vs $800............... I didn't need to think about it long.

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yeah I've seen the ebay GXP struts, I want them but I don't have $700 dollars right now.Sux!

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Don't forget about rear trailing arms, I think this is one of the most overlooked parts and you will notice a very big difference. The rear end will stay in line with the front by eliminating most of the flex. Also, it's a relatively cheap upgrade

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Very true
My stock trailing arms were bent when I replaced them
Very weak part of our suspension!

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i replace my trailing arms when one of them snapped while i was driving down the road. the trailing arm already was bent (did not know that though) and the arm just sheared apart right in the middle.

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mine is alot rough and sharp turns at high speeds scare me because that thing does have a crap load of body roll

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How much do trailing arms go for?

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around 50-55 bucks

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ALL GO, LITTLE SHOW

• 2004 Comp G - Modded Like A Mofo And Hibernating

• 1988 VW Jetta - Slammed Slow And Reliable

• 1994 Cadillac Eldorado ETC - Sold

I paid $27 for the pair.

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Cheapest is Monsterparts, but their price went up to $44, it was $40 a few weeks ago. Still not bad, you can pay less for them shipped from there vs the cost of them from ZZP.

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T66 Turbo,3" downpipes, oversized A2A,Stg3 heads/cam,hv3,built trans,bilstein struts,ssc springs,gxp brakes,pace car spoiler(1of3??),lots more.. dyno'd @ 421WHP~13lbs boost on OLD setup. New = ???