What's a better shock in everyone's opinion? I was thinking of getting some Tokico HP "blues", but I can get the KYB Gas-Adjust's for cheaper. I need 2 new rear shocks and with my budget aimed at other things for the car at the moment, I can't buy the Illumina's.

 

I'd go with the Tokico's


Have you tried searching? There be many threads on this sort of thing.

 

I have KYB GR-2 gas shocks and RB Springs all around and I love them. Awesome balance between performance and drivability. The KYBs aren't adjustible (the "gas-a-just" is just the name they use for one of their types of gas shocks, they aren't actually adjustible like the tokicos).

For Price/Performance on a budget, I highly recommend the KYBs.

Jon

 

kyb's are crap. Tokico blues are great I have had both.

 

It depends on what you are looking for. Could you add some justification to why you call them "crap"? Did they not do what they were made for?

What did you expect from them, and what did you get?

I like my KYBs, but if I were autocrossing more I'd probably like a stiffer shock. The adjustibles are nice, but if you're comparing Tokico Blues to KYB GR-2s (both non-adjustible) I think the blues are a little harsh for daily driving in my area, but would be great for track.

I find the KYBs are the perfect balance between "let's do some spirited driving/light autocross" and "let's go for a drive with the girlfriend, without rupturing her spleen".

Don't just spew "they're crap". Justify it or your post is useless.

Jon

 

I like a EXTREMELY tight ride. The KYB gave me a mushy ride and hated it . I like to feel every bump in the road.

 

Exactly what he said. Mine are great and I think perform superbly for the price.

 

Firstly, he's talking about the KYB Gas-A-Just, which is the middle-of the road shock from KYB. It's a step up from the GR-2s (almost as stiff as the Tokico blues from what I hear), but not as nice as the adjustable AGX.

I would take the KYB's over the Tokico's myself (in fact, I have... I'm replacing the worn out Tokico Blues in my rear wiith KYB GR-2's).

My personal prefrence is actually Koni, but they don'tmake the rear's for FB's anymore.

 

KYB'S??!! ewww!! Tokicos all the way. I have GR-2s on my Eclipse and they freakin suck. The OEM shocks were better. I recommend Tokico Blues or Illuminas. Ive had my Illuminas for maybe 2 years now, and my car still handles like a champ

 

I have decided to buy the Tokico HP "blues". My gf is afraid that if she rides in my car that it will break down again, lol. So I guess ride quality doesn't matter to me. Thank you all for your opinions.

 

Dude, youre still around?!

~T.J.

 

Unfortunately, lol.

 

just curious, How does a Eclipse compare to a FB? I haven't bought any after market shocks for my car, I am still working on the body and engine. It going to cost me $1500 to get al the rust off the car and another $1200 for the paint job. In the future I will be getting the least expensive of the 2, all though I want a sightly tight rear end and a slightly loose front.(or is it the otherway around?) I don't do autocrossing but I will do an occasional piston beatdown.

 

FB's rear ends are very tight

 

I've had then both. KYB GR2's are stock replacement and no stiffer than stock. the gas adjust is a little stiffer. I currently run Tokico HP's and they're amazing I love them!!

 

I love my Tokico blues in the 83. Cost me $150 on ebay. Got another set in the garage ready to go on the 85.

B

 

Dont put shocks on it, sell it to me. Ive got $4.50!

~T.J.