Sneak

Did a breif look around and couldnt find it, seen it before just not this time. I'm going to be running H&R coilovers, and I think Tokico Illumina's unless I get some better input. I can as of now get all four for $385 NEW not to bad of a deal...but im kinda sceptical becuse of this;

"Mazda RX7 sports cars have their own identity and feel. The first generation feels different from the second generation, and the third generation is almost like a race-car built for the street.

The early RX7 was a decidedly tail-happy car. By designing the proper valving, TOKICO engineers were able to reduce the tail-happy tendency and simultaneously improve the ride quality. TOKICO has been a spec shock in more than one race series featuring Mazda RX7 cars.

In most cases, TOKICO Performance and/or Illumina shocks and struts offer more damping force than the original factory parts. However, in a few cases, we feel that the OE valving may be too stiff. The 3rd generation of the RX7 (1993-96) is an example of such a vehicle. For this car we offer only the 5 position Illumina adjustable shocks. Since the stiffest setting is similar to the factory settings for the R-1 model, the driver can go to a softer setting to improve ride and handling. This works especially well for rough surfaces.

Both Performance and 5 position adjustable Illumina shocks and struts are available for the first and second generation RX7. "

http://www.tokicogasshocks.com/car/cf_mazda_rx7.html

got that from the above website.... What do you all recommend with your expericaces?

alberto_mg

I recommend you do a search on tokico and another search on koni and make an informed decision based on that.

i personally prefer konis. i've had better durability with konis. plus there are a few threads out there from people who wind up rubbing with tokicos.

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

I run the Tokico's and really like them. However, Koni's do have 2 distinct advantages:

1. Ride height perches (for limited height adjustablity)
2. The Koni's can be revalved for stronger springs/coilovers

It really depends on what you are doing as to what will work better for your application.

afterburn27

iTrader: (5)

The factory shocks on the R1 model are considered to be too stiff by many people including the all-knowing Howard Coleman. I don't think you will need to go any stiffer with H&R springs, and IIRC, Mazda went with a softer shock on the R2 models.

That said, I think everybody agrees that Konis are superior to the Tokico shocks. It's all about how much $$$ you want to spend.

GodSquadMandrake

I have Tokico Illumina 5 way adjustables. They are easy to adjust, and offer a great ride. You can turn them up to 5 and that is pretty stiff for street, but not for racing/autocross.

RE Suzuki

I used to have tokico with h&r springs. They were great for street with little of spirited driving. I've changed the springs to RSR Down springs for little more comfort and to being the ride hight up. *If you are going to have something larger than stock 16" rims, you will more likely to rub the font fenders.