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KYB AGX VS. Tokico Illumina

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Old 05-29-08, 09:37 PM
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Wink KYB AGX VS. Tokico Illumina

looking for a comparison on adjustable shocks
Use: mainly street driving

build quality? (welds, fit, ect)
drop in replacement, or modification required?
overall life of product?

reply if you have any opinions.
Old 05-30-08, 10:55 PM
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i just installed the KYB AGX on my 87 GXL. I have them all one setting under the stiffest. they ride very nicely. makes it actually feel like a sports car. Overall, i am very pleased. They fit right in. no mods needed
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Hi mate, I have also got a 87 GXL with AAS adjustable suspension, do you knoe if the KYB AGX would fit the stock rear and front springs? Thanks a lot
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I have the KYB AGX for 4 years now and I have put over 100,000 kms on them and they still work great.

The adjustment ***** on the rear shocks have completely seized 2 years ago because I just "set it and forget it".
I don't park it in the winter either and that's probably why the ***** rusted in place.

Other than that they are very good shocks.

I have the fronts set at 2 of 4, and the rears at 4 of 8.

And, YES, they do fit on stock springs.

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Old 09-30-08, 05:34 PM
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I've got KYB AGX wrapped in RB springs. I love the fact I can turn them down to the softest setting for say the trip to Vermont I took...but when it's autocross time, I can dial in what I need. I haven't had any issues with them, and it's been a few thousand miles now and they still feel the same. Never tried the other brands..
Old 09-30-08, 06:02 PM
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KYB AGX adjustable FTW... great stuff i should say, easy install and simple to adjust dampening.
Old 09-30-08, 08:33 PM
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I got illuminas now, but i miss my AGX's.
Old 10-01-08, 12:17 AM
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running agxs on eibachs for about 800 miles so far. Great, fit right in, and it pretty easy to adjust the stiffness. im running 3/4 in the front at 6/8 in the rear.
Old 10-01-08, 12:39 AM
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KYB= Keep You Bouncing, I dont like them anyway... Get the Tokico setup, or for a few hundred more get the k-sport coil over setup. Just my thoughts.
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actually think they are both pretty good. i did OWN a pair of illuminas, never installed tho, but i have riden in cars with both and i like the ride of the illuminas more (however i dont know what settings they were own), but i have heard complaints of illuminas blowing more often than kyb's. either way, i have koni adjustables all the way around on my 94 mx-5 R and they are awesom on that.
Old 10-01-08, 12:58 PM
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ive been through 3 sets of AGX's and they are stiff but I dont know if they can handle lots of potholes. but KYB is fantastic with their warranty. replaced them everytime no questions asked
Old 10-01-08, 01:05 PM
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AGX's are great! they also match racing beats spring in color
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go buy coilovers
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sorry i should note that 1 set of the AGXs was on eibach pro kit and the other 2 were on K2RD coilover setup 400lb/275lb setup.
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Originally Posted by *TOUCH*
but i have heard complaints of illuminas blowing more often than kyb's
Funny. I just blew out one of my illumina shocks. Weird thing is, i did it while lowering the car onto the ground. something/somehow must of got caught and when the car was on the ground i heard a loud pop and a loss of compression. :\ oh well.

Anybody selling a spare illumina for the rear?
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id go with the agx. like the ride quality and it feels soo much better than the tokico's
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KYB's have been nothing but great for me.
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If your going to get Tokicos I would get the HTS Series.


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Old 10-21-08, 11:00 PM
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can you actually find those hts shocks for fc3s in america??
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i've been on the agx for 2000+ miles and heavy eibach springs plus however many miles the op put on them and i couldn't be happier feel great handling is very consistent and i beat my car a lot




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