Apm performax abs & spring

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black - stock
red - heavy duty
yellow - sport/short stroke

the black one i used is slightly firmer than stock apm/kayaba. goot for long distance.

I also saw Proride Yellow one. I am quite tempted. But saw a lot of bad feedback so I just hold back. Because is a short stroke so need to match lowering spring. Althought I don't know how many finger they lowered.
 

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I also saw Proride Yellow one. I am quite tempted. But saw a lot of bad feedback so I just hold back. Because is a short stroke so need to match lowering spring. Althought I don't know how many finger they lowered.
You already want to go back to original settings, don't use the sports unit. Use black....
 

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I’m using the Performax absorbers with stock spring. All I can say is jangan. Too harsh.

I got brand new Performax springs for sale for silly cheap price. Getting rid of things from my store. If you’re interested.

Get KYB excel G la. Better.
Hey Bro, what about on rough terrains or going over humps, is it comfortable ?
 

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Can try find Kayaba RS Ultra if available for your car. I just replaced my wife's Livina stock absorbers with those and so far feels pretty good, a bit firmer than stock or normal Kayaba so more stable handling. Unfortunately this model doesn't seem available for as many cars yet (cannot find yet for my son's Swift Sport).
 

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APM performax is low. Short stroke absorbers and low sports springs. Confirm your Myvi will be lowered by a LOT. So prepare to lower your car a lot and increase the stiffness of the car. If that's what you're looking for then sure go buy it. Not recommended to mix the APM Performax springs with stock long stroke absorbers. It's bad.

Kayaba Excel G is stock absorbers.
I saw in mudah that APM sport springs are damn cheap, probably the cheapest of all?

SACHS for Myvi went downhill in quality. Avoid.
Its a boat la, what you wanna do, just keep it stock lah.
I was really considering to buy Sachs for my son's Swift, sigh...

how bout monroe...they still around?
long time ago read good review abt them
I heard original Monroe now are very expensive, is it true? Very surprised to hear that coz I know Monroe like 10-20 yrs ago was just a normal mid-range absorbers like regular Kayaba, not more expensive ones like Bilstein or Koni.

black - stock
red - heavy duty
yellow - sport/short stroke

the black one i used is slightly firmer than stock apm/kayaba. goot for long distance.
I'm also considering to try that Proride Yellow coz of short stroke to pair with the Eibach on my son's Swift. Is it good?
 

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I heard original Monroe now are very expensive, is it true? Very surprised to hear that coz I know Monroe like 10-20 yrs ago was just a normal mid-range absorbers like regular Kayaba, not more expensive ones like Bilstein or Koni.
Yah! like 20 years back, I already gave up on them. Bought for my Accord, warranty was 6 months but after 3 months they went soft, so I send the car to their service center to check. They say no leak, no jam cannot claim. Told them off, how come 3 months go soft already, so went to half cut, bought original kayaba suspension, used until I sold my car.....lol
 
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Hey Bro, what about on rough terrains or going over humps, is it comfortable ?
It’s not comfortable going on normal roads, apa lagi rough roads. Haha.

I was really considering to buy Sachs for my son's Swift, sigh...
Can still try SACHS if price not expensive. Myvi was just almost 100 more than KYB. performance is good just that my second set was leaking barely after a year. First set was like 3 years.
 

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Can try find Kayaba RS Ultra if available for your car. I just replaced my wife's Livina stock absorbers with those and so far feels pretty good, a bit firmer than stock or normal Kayaba so more stable handling. Unfortunately this model doesn't seem available for as many cars yet (cannot find yet for my son's Swift Sport).
I got kyb for my myvi all I can say is exceed my expectation pairing with stock spring.
and also it didn't cost much I bought it whole set & bush rm450 install at shop rm40 pair with my tyre 195/55/r15 all I can say is going on highway is really syok.
I think is 5~10% more stiff then stock but is ok for me and you won't notice any different after few month. I really recomend other ppl it they wanna change to new absorber
 

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It’s not comfortable going on normal roads, apa lagi rough roads. Haha.



Can still try SACHS if price not expensive. Myvi was just almost 100 more than KYB. performance is good just that my second set was leaking barely after a year. First set was like 3 years.
I bought it at Johor 1 factory Lagi best front 130 rear 80
kyb rear abs is bigger then stock rear abs I was shock
 

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Yah! like 20 years back, I already gave up on them. Bought for my Accord, warranty was 6 months but after 3 months they went soft, so I send the car to their service center to check. They say no leak, no jam cannot claim. Told them off, how come 3 months go soft already, so went to half cut, bought original kayaba suspension, used until I sold my car.....lol
I used Monroe Sensatrac long time back for my '91 Lancer 4G67, they lasted quite long paired with Eibach Pro-Kit but honestly I didn't like them much coz felt a bit too harsh. Then changed to normal black Bilstein and felt much better. For Kayaba, well they are always good and reliable. If no time to look or don't know any other options, easiest is always just to go for Kayaba for Japanese cars.

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Can still try SACHS if price not expensive. Myvi was just almost 100 more than KYB. performance is good just that my second set was leaking barely after a year. First set was like 3 years.
I found in mudah for Swift is around rm230/pc for the front, rear is rm170/pc, are those good prices??
 

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I used Monroe Sensatrac long time back for my '91 Lancer 4G67, they lasted quite long paired with Eibach Pro-Kit but honestly I didn't like them much coz felt a bit too harsh. Then changed to normal black Bilstein and felt much better. For Kayaba, well they are always good and reliable. If no time to look or don't know any other options, easiest is always just to go for Kayaba for Japanese cars.



I found in mudah for Swift is around rm230/pc for the front, rear is rm170/pc, are those good prices??
Call PH Auto to check. Always the best place to find out.
 
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I got kyb for my myvi all I can say is exceed my expectation pairing with stock spring.
and also it didn't cost much I bought it whole set & bush rm450 install at shop rm40 pair with my tyre 195/55/r15 all I can say is going on highway is really syok.
I think is 5~10% more stiff then stock but is ok for me and you won't notice any different after few month. I really recomend other ppl it they wanna change to new absorber
Are you using Kayaba Exel-G or Kayaba RS Ultra?
 

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A bit more stiff than stock. Ride hide is also a teanie bit higher than stock. Cornering is much more in control. For the price, it's worth it. Cos I can't afford adjustable coilovers.
 

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