Tokico Illumina shocks
02-22-2006, 06:39 PM
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Tokico Illumina shocks
the cheapest i could find these tokico coilovers are for 460 at shox.com, newhere u think i can find a better deal? they are the illumina series 4 way adjustable coiolvers. goin on my 96 ex
02-22-2006, 07:08 PM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1
where I got mine. You are talking about the shocks/struts not the full coilovers right?
where I got mine. You are talking about the shocks/struts not the full coilovers right?
02-23-2006, 08:05 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (GarageAlchemist)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GarageAlchemist »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dood, just get kon's you like 80 bucks away from 10x better shock.</TD></TR></TABLE>
actually its not even $1 away, Koni Yellows are $60 shipped in the marketplace section.
For Illuminas, ebay seller named JDMworks I think, has great prices, just type in Illuminas civic and then when you find that seller, look at his store.
actually its not even $1 away, Koni Yellows are $60 shipped in the marketplace section.
For Illuminas, ebay seller named JDMworks I think, has great prices, just type in Illuminas civic and then when you find that seller, look at his store.
02-23-2006, 08:53 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
The Tokico Illumina R Coilovers will run you about $700 everywhere. I have these and they rule!
You must be talking about the Tokico shocks and springs though, they are on ebay for $460 with free shipping.
You must be talking about the Tokico shocks and springs though, they are on ebay for $460 with free shipping.
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02-23-2006, 09:01 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kydoster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">y man, this may sound like a stupid question but there isnt a huge different is there?</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kydoster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the ones on ebay dont have the springs with them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Theres a HUGE difference. The ones on ebay (and the ones on shox.com) don't have springs because they are shocks. They are NOT coilovers.
Full coilover:
Coilover sleeves (must be used with shocks/struts):
Shocks/struts:
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kydoster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the ones on ebay dont have the springs with them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Theres a HUGE difference. The ones on ebay (and the ones on shox.com) don't have springs because they are shocks. They are NOT coilovers.
Full coilover:
Coilover sleeves (must be used with shocks/struts):
Shocks/struts:
02-23-2006, 09:16 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
And you can get Koni's for about 470 shipped. I know cause I just got a set of these bad boys. I drove around with them on full damping and all I can say is, damn thats stiff. 
02-23-2006, 01:50 PM
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so if your were willing to spend around 500? would u get full coilovers or what? and which kind? i have a 96 ex and im wanting to lower it around 2 inches and gain alot of handling? or as much handling as i can for the price
02-23-2006, 01:53 PM
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02-25-2006, 06:13 AM
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your not going to get coilovers for $500, atleat nothing reputable thats for sure.
Koni Yellows are $460, a good spring to go with them is $150. Illuminas can be had from $400 and the springs again $150.
Full coilovers that are atleast somewhat reputable start at about $650 and go up from there
Koni Yellows are $460, a good spring to go with them is $150. Illuminas can be had from $400 and the springs again $150.
Full coilovers that are atleast somewhat reputable start at about $650 and go up from there
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yeah saw the link, $775, you crazy if you buy that Tokico kit.
Koni yellows ($460) with ground-control adjustable coilover sleeves and custom spring rates are $800-$830. With the standard off the shelf spring rates, $760-$800 and the Koni/GC will absolutely destroy that Tokico kit in terms of handling.
Koni yellows ($460) with ground-control adjustable coilover sleeves and custom spring rates are $800-$830. With the standard off the shelf spring rates, $760-$800 and the Koni/GC will absolutely destroy that Tokico kit in terms of handling.
02-25-2006, 10:33 AM
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the tokico kit is 580, why is that such a bad deal? tokico is a recognizable suspension kit, and the price is good, whats the dea?
02-26-2006, 08:49 AM
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so with 550 to spend, and wanting to improve your ride and handling when lowering about 2 in. what would you get? be specific. all help is very appreciated, im looking to order in the next day or so
02-26-2006, 08:57 AM
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I'll tell you what not to get. Skunk2 lowering springs. I hate mine.
My friend has Tokico Illuminas with Ground Control coilover sleeves and it handles a lot better than my ****. But the ride is a lot more harsh
My friend has Tokico Illuminas with Ground Control coilover sleeves and it handles a lot better than my ****. But the ride is a lot more harsh
02-26-2006, 09:08 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (alwaysoverkill)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by alwaysoverkill »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">actually its not even $1 away, Koni Yellows are $60 shipped in the marketplace section.
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Where did you find this? This is not bad deal per shock at all
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Where did you find this? This is not bad deal per shock at all
02-26-2006, 11:17 AM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kydoster »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what is wrong with just gettin tokico illuminas?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Getting new shocks alone isn't going to do much on stock springs
Getting new shocks alone isn't going to do much on stock springs
02-26-2006, 04:14 PM
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Re: Tokico Illumina shocks (kydoster)
But the springs it comes with are just barely stiffer than stock- 250/123. I only know of two aftermarket spring sets that are softer than those, Tein S-Techs and H-Techs.
Plus, they add more stiffness to the front than to the rear, which will only serve in increase unsersteer in our already plow inclined cars.
If youre set on getting them, get them. They wont hurt your handling other than adding a tiny tiny bit more understeer. IMO those springs are almost exclusively for cosmetic drop.
The shocks are great though, have them on my brother's 240z
Plus, they add more stiffness to the front than to the rear, which will only serve in increase unsersteer in our already plow inclined cars.
If youre set on getting them, get them. They wont hurt your handling other than adding a tiny tiny bit more understeer. IMO those springs are almost exclusively for cosmetic drop.
The shocks are great though, have them on my brother's 240z