I noticed that Tein has EnduroPro and EnduraPro Plus shocks that appear to be somewhat newly available for the G. I'm planning on a suspension refresh for my car once I pull it out of winter storage. I was originally planning to go with KYBs, but now have these Teins as an option too. Does anyone have any experience with them yet? Any thoughts in general on KYB vs.Tein for a factory replacement shock/strut? My coupe is currently stock height, though I may consider Z springs.

 

get the teins bc theyre green. but if youre gonna do shocks and springs you might as well save big and go tein basis z. theyre great

 

Looks like Endura PRO will probably be comparable to the KYB Excel-G, both are single tube gas shocks. Budget minded option.

Endura Pro PLUS is the twin tube / adjustable ones. Those would probably be more comparable to something like a Bilstein (probably not as good as Bilstein 8 but they would be adjustable).

 

Springs were just a thought, I don't really want to get into coilovers even though the Basis Z seem very well priced. I don't ever cheap out on parts, but I'm not looking to put too much extra into it at this point. The car is stock and I'm more or less fine keeping it that way.

Aren't the non-Plus also twin tube, and the only difference between the two is the adjustable damper? https://www.tein.com/products/endurapro.html

I had thought the Excel-G and standard EnduraPro were priced closer together, but after starting this thread yesterday I found that CZP has the KYBs for $255. They have the EnduraPros for $381. If the KYBs are junk, or will ride worse than the car did new (original owner here), I'll spring for the Teins.

 

I've never actually seen these shocks but according to the website only the EnduraPro PLUS has the adjustability and the twin tube.

 

They probably are I just don't know why it's listed as the EnduraPro PLUS only? A twin tube is cheaper and is generally a worse performer than a quality monotube shock. However monotubes do have a couple downfalls, mostly due to the increased price tag.

My Bilstein B6 cost at least double what the KYB Excel G was going for at the time.

 

Just wondering if you ended up getting these if so how you’re liking them? Looking to replace my worn oem stuff

 

Sadly, no. I found that I could get a full set of KYB Excel-G's for under $200 (including rebate card). I haven't installed them yet, and am hoping I don't regret taking the cheap route. If you're looking in the price range of the EnduraPro Plus I would look into Saywat?'s suggestion of the Tein Street Basis Z. It seems to be quite the upgrade for not much more money.

 

Sounds good, I saw his comment and looked into those as well and I’m not 100% sure which i will get. The roads where I live are absolutely horrible so I definitely wouldn’t go any lower than stock height even though I would love the look. Also I’m ordering from z1 and they don’t seem to have them on the site