J.S.J

I saw these shocks on Ebay, are they good shocks? I am sure there not the best however I really need to stabilize my ride. I have the factory shocks and even the factory springs are overpowering the shocks. I am not looking to spend 1500 on coil overs and just need something to keep the tires pointed straight and on the pavement.





http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...481614414&rd=1

Enconsiderate

Those are really good shocks!!! A lot of people use those. Just make sure its for an FD and you are all set!

pugg57

that's where i had planned on getting mine from

PandazRx-7

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I actually bought my Koni yellow's from the same seller on Ebay...if I were you I would pay a little extra and do the same.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...sPageName=WDVW

Enconsiderate

Tokico are fine. Save your Cash!

daze

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koni is better than tokico,I would go for koni too

Enconsiderate

why is koni better then tokico?
because its more expensive?
has anyone used both and can actually say they noticed koni being better performance wise?

J.S.J

I think the koni are likely a better shock so I just may go that way. I also plain to remove a coil and a 1/4 from the stock springs because I think the aftermarket springs are stiffer and I am looking for a bit softer ride but a bit lower than stock. I guess I will just see how it works out. If anyone has some information on this let me know your opinion. I here the touring springs were the softest but maybe there just a bit longer?? I have a base model I think, surely its not a R1.

felix_is_alive

i have the tokico , with grond control coil overs , not exactly waht i wanted but it runs great ,..feels great on the road

felix_is_alive

enconsiderate you are my new hero .....who the f is that hot chick in youre sig!!!

PandazRx-7

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For what it's worth, here's an old thread with some comparisons between the two...

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=tokico+konis

adam c

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The spring on the 93 models are all the same. The 94/95 springs are slightly longer and softer.

KaiFD3S

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I love my tokico's...

zullo

Ditto. Very good track feel with H&R springs and can dial in much more comfortable ride than stock R1.

VFactor24

dude dont be ghetto and cut the springs, get yourself real lowering springs. The koni struts are also height adjustable, 3 settings to choose from. Do a little research

roadsterdoc

I've also seen Bilsteins on ebay for a little over $400/set.

rynberg

What he said. Cutting springs is very ghetto and has no place on an FD (or any car for that matter). You can use the Konis to lower the car slightly while keeping the stock springs. If you think the stock suspension rides too hard, you should strongly consider getting a different car (or maybe you should quit being such a *****... ).

Konis are higher quality shocks than Tokicos. They have a bigger diameter body and have better valving. There's a reason they cost more.

MikeC

He didn't say the stocks were too hard, he said he liked it the way it is and doesn't want to go any harder. I have to agree, the fd is an awesome car to drive in stock form and I find a lot of the mods make the car feel worse to drive and kinda cheap. Of course this is the choice of the owner and just my opinion.

J.S.J

What MikeC said is correct, besides there are cars out there like the Corvette, NSX, etc which have a good ride to handling ratio and thats my goal. Guys who wish to go with solid dif mounts or trans braces are surely not expecting to have a smooth machine. Remember I live in Ca. and day to day driving is at times bad enough in a limo not to mention an FD. Setting up an FD to handle better is easy, setting up one to handle well along with good drive-ability is a bit trickier. I may find the best set up is addon springs and thats fine. I also think the 94-95 springs are softer and may go with them along with a Koni shock.

alberto_mg

Keep something in mind when buying shocks off of ebay - what happens to the warranty?

I usually buy shocks from www.shox.com and when one of the shocks with a warranty (such as Bilstein or Koni) blows, I send it back and get a new one.

Are you gonna get that from some ebay place? Doubtful. Shox.com has some great prices. I don't think you'll be saving that much by getting them on ebay and in fact might loose out on the warranty.

Mahjik

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J.S.J,

I'm using the Tokicos with Eibach springs. Setting the Tokicos on 1 or 2 (1 being the softest setting) gives a ride softer than stock. You can achieve a good ride and still get the "lowered" look. Adjusting the Tokico's is a snap and you don't have to worry about how many turns you did on one side verses another. Just a few simple clicks and it's done.

However, you might run into problems if you try add larger/wider tires in the front and still try keeping the suspension lowered but soft. Keeping the stock size/width in front will be the key to that (or getting your fenders rolled).

For me, Koni's are nice, but if I want an adjustable perch, I'd just get a set of Ground Control Coilovers and call it a day.

Mahjik

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The warranty is from Tokico, so it comes with the eBay purchase.

rynberg

Those are completely different cars with completely different chassis and suspension designs.

I'm in Cali too and have daily driven my FD for 2-1/2 years. If you think the roads suck here, you've obviously never lived in the Midwest.

I think my setup is a very good compromise between street livability and track worthiness. As I suggested above, I would keep your stock springs and run Konis.

Rx7pimpin

I have had mine for 4 years and they are great. do bother spending the extra jack

yzf-r1

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just a note, I have Bilsteins and they are not adjustable, unfortunately