Hey guys, anyone know what is the perfect setting for the tokico illumina in local? I have ground control, skunk 2 control arm, and the illumina, they all brand new but it still doesn't seem very comfortable. plz help me out on this one guys. thx a lot.




Modified by 96redls at 11:30 PM 5/12/2005

 

i would say it depends on how low you're dropped and the spring rates. I had the exact same setup on my db8 with 350# springs in front and 280# springs out back. i found that when i was lowered 2.5", no matter what, it was always bouncy because i was on the bump stops (yes, they were cut). when i raised up to a 1.5" drop, i could put it on full soft (1) and it was very comfy and handled better than when i was lowered more and on full hard.

 

not that low. 1 inch gap with a 17 inch rims. I have the front set to 4 and the back 3.

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same subject, when I drive I hear the squeaking sound from the suspension. Anyone knows what wrong with it?

 

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bushings? mine does this sometimes, mostly after it has rained.. but you can see my setup (signature) and mine is very comfortable, also because of the spring rates the S.techs offer. i have my fronts set on 3/4 and my rear set on 5(cuz i have a speaker box in the back, and spring rates in rear are softer)

 

i'm running the tokico illuminas and gc's on my dc2 right now as well, but I'm rollin on 16's and I'm slightly tire tucked. I have mine set at 4 all the way around. A bit stiff but I have to have it that way when riding this low. Once i raise my car a little, i might do 3 in the front and set it to 4 in the rear.

 

Yo I just mess around with the shocks today, I found that 2 front 3 back is very good. you guys should try it. Well thx for all the replies.

 

I would suggest better shocks. This comes from personal knowledge.

 

i have mine 4 in front and 5 in back. a little stiff, but i drive it every day and it's lowered on GC LEs [a bit softer than standard]. i have plenty of fun in corners.

 

damn you guys like a harsh ride. I have mine set at 2 front 3 rear. I rode around on 5 one day and couldnt stop bouncing in my seat.

 

i have mine set on 4 all around and its ok.. i mean Canada streets are alot worst then CA streets. i mean i like it not to soft not to hard.. i set 5 when i do AutoX thats all the rest is on 4

just my 2cents
and im lowered about 2" id say on coilovers. i got about 2finger gab on all wheels

 

i have illuminas with ground controle coil overs.. and the struts are set at 5 all around.. i dont mind the ride.. and my car is dropped about 3in in the front and 2.5in in the rear..so i think its a good ride that i have for me being so low.. who knows i might go lower

 

i have mine set at 3F - 4R, i had the rear set to 5 but it was to bouncy for my liking

 

i have mines set on 2 all around! its fine to me

 

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care to elaborate?

 

Illumina is one of the good shocks already and it all brand new so I don't think its the shocks.

 

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i agree

 

johnny youre gay.... hahahha! taking pics right in front of the shop. you've had those shocks on for a while now guy and now youre barely asking questions. hahaha **** im bored