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Bilsteins vs. Tokicos

  • Thread starter Thread starter 95tealGT
  • Start date Start date Mar 8, 2004

Which struts/shocks

  • Bilsteins

    Votes: 8 53.3%
  • Tokico 5-way Illuminas

    Votes: 7 46.7%

  • Total voters
    15

95tealGT

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#1
  • Mar 8, 2004
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Which struts/shocks are better? The Bils cost 100 more dollars, are they worth the extra dough?
 
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stlboarder

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Jul 1, 2002
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Arizona
Mar 8, 2004
#2
  • Mar 8, 2004
  • #2
I would like to know also.
 

red94fiveo

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Mar 8, 2004
#3
  • Mar 8, 2004
  • #3
I have bilsteins and they perform great.
 

FordStang

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Mar 8, 2004
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  • Mar 8, 2004
  • #4
Bilsteins Rock....Lifetime Warranty Also
 

bjl95mustang

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Austin,TX
Mar 8, 2004
#5
  • Mar 8, 2004
  • #5
I love my Bilstiens.
 

ProKiller

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Apr 26, 2002
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Mar 9, 2004
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  • Mar 9, 2004
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depends on what you want. if you want out of the box performance, go with the bilsteins. if you want to be able to adjust them for the current driving conditions, say you go down the 1/4, then drive home, you can adjust them. but the question is, do you want that adjustablity? personally, i'll be getting bilsteins.
 

95tealGT

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#7
  • Mar 9, 2004
  • #7
It's all tied up, anymore votes?
 

bjl95mustang

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#8
  • Mar 9, 2004
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I went with bilsteins because you don't have to worry about adjusting them. What do you plan on doing with your car? If I went with the tokicos I would probably get lazy and stop messing with the settings and just leave it alone.
 

BLOWN95GT

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Wilmington, De USA
Mar 10, 2004
#9
  • Mar 10, 2004
  • #9
I love my bilsteins but I wouldn't recommend them if you live in a area with bad roads. They ride great on the highway and twisties but seem to tighten up on rough roads.
 

95tealGT

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BLOWN95GT said:
I love my bilsteins but I wouldn't recommend them if you live in a area with bad roads. They ride great on the highway and twisties but seem to tighten up on rough roads.
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I live around a few rough roads, but most of my traveling isn't too bad. I'm actually pretty surprised with the outcome of the votes. I was under the impression that the Bilsteins are superior to the Illuminas, but I guess some people would prefer adjustability over out-of-the box performance. Looks like it going to be a tough decision...
 

jwalker

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#11
  • Mar 10, 2004
  • #11
Im getting Tokico Illuminas.
 
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