Has anyone changed their stock Tokiko shocks/struts for the HP Tokiko's(blue colored ones)? Is there a noticable difference in handling and stiffness, or are they pretty much the same. I hear that the Tokiko illuminas are the best upgrade but they are a little out of my price range right now.

 

yeah the tokico blues ride nice. I wasnt disappointed w/ mine, but if i were you i would just save up a few more bucks for the illuminas. check ebay for the Illuminas. I got mine there for $369. thats cheap IMO. the adjustability is great

 

diddo.

I haven't had a chance to get the illuminas, but the blues are pretty nice along with ST springs--on good roads.

 

I also have the Suspension Tecnique springs, that's kind of why I really don't think I need the illumina's right now (ride is pretty stiff as it is). I seen the illuminas selling that cheap on e-bay but the I've also seen the HP selling for as cheap as $114 with $19 dollars shipping. So I'm thinking that's not too much to pay for the shocks if there is a noticable difference than the stock ones.

 

Blues are the right compromise between comfort and rockhard track ride. I get them for about $150 on ebay.

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