??? Tokico's adjustibles VS. Bilstien's ???

[mike96gtvert]

??? Tokico's adjustibles VS. Bilstien's ???
I am looking for the best shocks and struts out their..cuz my current set up rides really harsh and nasty and in need to be changed out.


BUt guys what do you perfer???

The lowdown:
I am basically looking for the best streetable ride, not for drag or
auto xing. But willing to shell out the extra cash if its well worth it.

So...these are my top two choices right now..The price for both
setups are about the same.

SO please chime in' thanks.
Whats going to give me the best ride quality?
-=Mik3=-

 

[stallion98gt]

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[Nuar]

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Ditto.

 

[AirWolf87]

???
The lowdown:
I am basically looking for the best streetable ride, not for drag or
auto xing. But willing to shell out the extra cash if its well worth it.

If your not going to use it for racing than whats the point of the adjustibles?? But w/e, if the extra cash is burning a hole in ur wallet go with tokico. I have the regular non-adjustible tokicos and the ride is nice and stiff, but not harsh.... better than stock and handling is wayyy better. If you get the adjustible you can tweak it as you preffer, you can make it ride like a towncar if you want.lol
My vote: Tokico

 

[ProCharger GT]

Tokico. I keep the setting on 5 all the time for the firmest ride; it still doesnt ride that bad at all and it can take corners like it's nobody's business. Huge difference over stock.

 

[01GT eibach]

I have had both. I originally had the Bilsteins for about a year. They are a very good product, but a bit stiff for the daily driver. To increase drivability, I ripped them out in favor of the Tokico Illuminas on a low setting. I am very happy with the Illuminas.

 

[mike96gtvert]

If your not going to use it for racing than whats the point of the adjustibles?? But w/e, if the extra cash is burning a hole in ur wallet go with tokico. I have the regular non-adjustible tokicos and the ride is nice and stiff, but not harsh.... better than stock and handling is wayyy better. If you get the adjustible you can tweak it as you preffer, you can make it ride like a towncar if you want.lol
My vote: Tokico

I got the bilstien's...and i am hating the harsh stiff ride. grrrr..

It takes corners like no other...But its stiff asss ****KKKKCKCKCK.
I wanted the towncar like ride...seriously...

GRRRR>R>HAHAHHAH

-=Mik3=-

i might sell em to this guy who really wants them, i am prolly lose like 20 bucks but it would be well worth it. I dunno guys..i went with what was the best, But i hate taking bumps and like feeling it all over. Grr...
I guess adjustibles..here I come.

 

[mike96gtvert]

I have had both. I originally had the Bilsteins for about a year. They are a very good product, but a bit stiff for the daily driver. To increase drivability, I ripped them out in favor of the Tokico Illuminas on a low setting. I am very happy with the Illuminas.

I am prolly going to do the same.

How is the ride at the low setting...reall nice, what would you compare it at?


THANKS ALL FOR YOURRR FEEDBACKS.

-=Mik3=-

 

[Purebred]

Bilsteins? Harsh?

 

[CottonBurnerz]

for comfort ride.. i say go with the adjustables.. my illumnas is awesome.. can't wait to test them out at the track

 

[mike96gtvert]

Bilsteins? Harsh?

its really stiff...i wanted to go for of a more cadillac ride.

 

[tygr1]

KYB AGX...4 way adj. struts...8 way adj. rr shocks

Awesome...easy ride to hard...$350.

Just my own $.02...I have them.

 

[Thundermouse]

I have never ridden in a car with Bilsteins, but I'm happy with my Tokico adjustables. I have definitely noticed the difference in what kind of turns the car can handle without losing it. It's nice to be able to change the setting when I go on long trips - its about as long to adjust them as it takes to measure the tire pressure, it's a piece of cake.

 

[1fast03pony]

An adjustable strut is always better than a non. you can customize it for your driving style- get tokico or even koni- koni goes for 190/strut for the front. I have my koni's set on the stiffest setting, its harsh on big bumps but not that bad overall. Handling is unmatched

 

[GDawg]

I love my Bilsteins... I have them on my Mustang AND on my SUV. I don't think they are harsh at all. I think that is an effect from spring rates and not struts/shocks.

 

[mike96gtvert]

I have never ridden in a car with Bilsteins, but I'm happy with my Tokico adjustables. I have definitely noticed the difference in what kind of turns the car can handle without losing it. It's nice to be able to change the setting when I go on long trips - its about as long to adjust them as it takes to measure the tire pressure, it's a piece of cake.

I wish I could drive a car with the adjustable shocks…I really do. Somone in LA (SGV area) help me out.

But tell me THIS, can you get a very soft setting and get a towncar ride quality. I really want comfort, and don’t
Want to feel every darn bump on the rode. And as you said on very long trips it would be a pain in da neck.

I know its lowered and it’s a sports car, but I hate having to feel every darn bump.

GRR….help me.

I might end up doing tokico’s 5-way adjustibles and ripping out these bilstiens out.Grr…I am that mad~!

 

[wms004]

Bilsteins? Harsh?

who knows. If you want your car to handle, its gonna be stiff. If i could have any damper it'd be Bilstein. Stiff is good

 

[mrcorpse]

Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see what kind of springs you were running. Spring rates will play a huge role in how the dampers feel. If you're running too much/too little spring, or have it lowered too much, the ride will suck no matter how expensive your struts are.

That said, call the folks over at maximum motorsports, and tell them exactly what you're looking for, I'm sure they can recommend something good.

 

[01GT eibach]

I am prolly going to do the same. How is the ride at the low setting (of the Tokico Illuminas) ...really nice, what would you compare it at?

The Illuminas on 'soft' are definitely a noticably softer shock than the Bilsteins. I would still not mind the ride to be even a tad softer ... though, I put the blame of any lingering harshness on the springs and/or control arms (which I will not be replacing). I test drove a 2003 Mach 1 the other day (they wanted to sell it to me for $23,000 BTW ... wow, what a deal for a $30,000 MSRP car). By comparison, I would say my car rides tighter, lower, and better -- but with a slightly harsher ride. The smoothness of the stock Mach 1 was more pleasant, but would come at the price of my better handling. If you want the "caddy ride quality", I'd suggest the Mach 1 setup with stock control arms.

Just my $0.02...

 

[Rio97GT]

You could always try the Illumina drag struts/shocks. They are supposed to be very soft....if that's what you want.