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Old 05-16-2006, 05:12 PM
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tokico illumina struts good, bad?

I've got eibach springs that are awaiting some struts. I am thinking of buying tokico illuminas but don't know if they're as good, as the guy at the shop says they are. PLEASE HELP!!!
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they're good
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Old 05-17-2006, 08:12 AM
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Honestly, they are the ONLY sane choice for an upgrade / replacement of our struts/shocks.

Just do it....you won't be disappointed - other than the price!

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Old 05-17-2006, 09:24 AM
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Yeah, they're good - and alot easier to adjust than the Konis (in the rear)!
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Old 05-18-2006, 08:20 AM
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yeah you won't be disappointed im happey with my setup s tech and illumina
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I have them too and I am happy with them
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I just bought them. In my opinion they are the only way to go
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Old 05-18-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
you won't be disappointed - other than the price!
The price is worth it because they have lifetime warranty. Probably a good idea to pay a lil more to get them from a reputable place that honors the warranty with no-questions-asked; I got mine from Stillen and they took care of me.
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I will be replacing my Blues with Illuminas because of things I've read here. I did talk to a Tokico tech and he said that setting 2 on the Illuminas is about the same as the Blues. I'll see in a couple weeks. I hear nothing but good about the Illuminas.
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S-Techs with Illuminas....love them!
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yup, they are pretty much the best, koni is probly better, but u gotta cut ur stock ones and insert the konis, its a pain n they never sit right.....ye illuminas are great!!!!
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Originally Posted by super6
yup, they are pretty much the best, koni is probly better, but u gotta cut ur stock ones and insert the konis, its a pain n they never sit right.....ye illuminas are great!!!!

Konis are WELL known for being a great shock. But DrKlop was telling me that a couple people have had them blow on them. So maybe the maxima design isnt that great. Not to mention to adjust the rear Konis you have to get under the car and turn something on the shock its self. You might even need to take the wheel off I'm not sure, but I am sure its a huge pita compared to the adjustability of the illuminas
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