tokico adjustables - already searched
11-20-02, 09:56 PM
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tokico adjustables - already searched
i did a search, and no one really said anything about them except they are a good choice, and htey are adjustable. to the people that have them or have been in a car with them, are they worth the money? i know directfreak drilled those holes in the rear for easy access (which i would do also, good idea)
i mainly like the idea of being able to stiffen it up when im riding with my friends, or soften it up for trips with my girlfriend. i pretty much have my mind set on eibach springs, and sway bars im not sure, but thast down the road, im going to settle for springs and shocks/struts. my budget is flexable becasue i dont want to have to redo it, so im willing to take time to save up the money. i just want to know other people's feedback to determine if they are worth it. i have kyb gas shocks and gr-2 struts, they came with the car, but werent installed. i was waiting to get springs. but if i decide on tokico's, im just going to sell them.
also, wheres the cheapest anyone has seen them, i think they are 140 something at mazdatrix, but i hear they are over priced
i mainly like the idea of being able to stiffen it up when im riding with my friends, or soften it up for trips with my girlfriend. i pretty much have my mind set on eibach springs, and sway bars im not sure, but thast down the road, im going to settle for springs and shocks/struts. my budget is flexable becasue i dont want to have to redo it, so im willing to take time to save up the money. i just want to know other people's feedback to determine if they are worth it. i have kyb gas shocks and gr-2 struts, they came with the car, but werent installed. i was waiting to get springs. but if i decide on tokico's, im just going to sell them.
also, wheres the cheapest anyone has seen them, i think they are 140 something at mazdatrix, but i hear they are over priced
11-20-02, 10:28 PM
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$135.96 front, $115.52 rear or $414 for complete "Advanced Street Handling Kit" at RP (http:www.rx7.com)
Sorry - can't help you concerning "ride" quality. Just happen to have the prices 'cause they're on my "need to buy someday" list.
Sorry - can't help you concerning "ride" quality. Just happen to have the prices 'cause they're on my "need to buy someday" list.
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11-21-02, 01:13 AM
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Originally posted by onepointone
also, wheres the cheapest anyone has seen them, i think they are 140 something at mazdatrix, but i hear they are over priced
also, wheres the cheapest anyone has seen them, i think they are 140 something at mazdatrix, but i hear they are over priced
11-21-02, 08:29 AM
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thanks for the site.. i know you have them (directfreak) what do you think? were they worth the money? or would you stick with a cheaper, none adjustable shock and strut? pros/cons?
11-21-02, 08:46 AM
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I have them.... I also have Coil-overs, which makes them pretty stiff, but you can fix that to a point...
A co-worker has them and a front bar on his otherwise stock 83 and I couldn't beleive how well it handled. Very very tight. I say they are well worth the money, you will not be disappointed.
And yes, shox.com is the way to go, when I hosed one of mine, they quoted me like 9x.xx for a rear and that was less than anyone else, and I had it in like 3 days...
A co-worker has them and a front bar on his otherwise stock 83 and I couldn't beleive how well it handled. Very very tight. I say they are well worth the money, you will not be disappointed.
And yes, shox.com is the way to go, when I hosed one of mine, they quoted me like 9x.xx for a rear and that was less than anyone else, and I had it in like 3 days...
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11-21-02, 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by onepointone
thanks for the site.. i know you have them (directfreak) what do you think? were they worth the money? or would you stick with a cheaper, none adjustable shock and strut? pros/cons?
thanks for the site.. i know you have them (directfreak) what do you think? were they worth the money? or would you stick with a cheaper, none adjustable shock and strut? pros/cons?
Originally posted by RotorMotorDriver
I planned on Tokico Illuminas, Eibachs, and RB sway bars with poly bushings
~T.J.
I planned on Tokico Illuminas, Eibachs, and RB sway bars with poly bushings
~T.J.
Originally posted by Directfreak
This is my setup, and it is AWESOME, and predictable. Adjusting the stiffness of all 4 corners in a minutes time really makes it nice.
You get the best of all worlds.
Stiff All Around = Race car stiff.
Stiff Front / Soft Rear = Great for Drag Racing.
Soft All Around = Cadillac ride, Big Pimpin' with the girlies.
The Racing Beat springs are sooo freaking stiff that you will constantly lose the rear around corners, etc. if you start putting down some power.
This is my setup, and it is AWESOME, and predictable. Adjusting the stiffness of all 4 corners in a minutes time really makes it nice.
You get the best of all worlds.
Stiff All Around = Race car stiff.
Stiff Front / Soft Rear = Great for Drag Racing.
Soft All Around = Cadillac ride, Big Pimpin' with the girlies.
The Racing Beat springs are sooo freaking stiff that you will constantly lose the rear around corners, etc. if you start putting down some power.
11-21-02, 12:46 PM
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I love my Iluminas!! they are great to stiffen up for the auto-x or nice twisty roads, and soften up for the ride home. With the RB springs even on the softer settings they are still a little stiff. But I love them!
Deffinetly www.shox.com they were like $30 or $40 cheaper than Rx7.com
Deffinetly www.shox.com they were like $30 or $40 cheaper than Rx7.com
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No one has given an actual price of the ones they got from shox.com, but NOPI(do I hear rice? rice rice, etc) has them, Tokico Illuminas, for $118 up front and $97 in the rear. They also hare the Tokico blues for a good price.
Could some one tell us the price they paid at shox.com so we can compare?
Could some one tell us the price they paid at shox.com so we can compare?
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good place, i live down the street from them. i have a dealers acct with them too. I am personally running kyb 8 way adj. in the rear on my car right now. I havent tested them out yet because my motor isnt running yet. ill keep you posted
11-21-02, 03:09 PM
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Originally posted by onepointone
you hosed one? broke? how easy are they to **** up? are the durable? i want it to last if im dumping this kind of money on them.
you hosed one? broke? how easy are they to **** up? are the durable? i want it to last if im dumping this kind of money on them.
Kinda needed replaced. Pissed me of too since it was only about 3 months old...
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