Thank you for all this great information on shocks.
I will keep my eyes on my Tokico Illumina's and hope for the best,
they cost enough to make me concerned after reading the ST spring issue I am
worried about the Eibach Pro-Kits springs that I have currently, (I hope
they last...@*!@ where did I put the warranty.)
~LW
----- Original Message -----
From: Johann Schubert <jes@rx7.org>
To: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com>
Cc: Kirk Meline <KMeline@iscribe.com>; <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2001 11:29 PM
Subject: Re: Koni shock question
> Kit Wetzler wrote:
> >
> > Kirk Meline wrote:
> > >
> > > Why don't you just buy some Tokico's and not worry about breaking,
screwing
> > > with the settings, leaks, etc? Those Konis always seem to be
breaking.
> > > Just my observation.
> >
> > and risk the adjustors breaking off, and the seals blowing out and fluid
> > barfing all over your driveway? :) I've had really bad luck with
> > Tokico's on my cars. The Illuminas are not revalveable and aren't stiff
> > enough for use with coilovers, but they work ok for stock class. The
> > Blues are basically worthless. I really like Konis, but Bilsteins are
> > probably the best in terms of longevity.
>
> After switching to Suspension Techniques springs on my Rx7, I blew out
> the seals twice on the rear Tokico shocks. I installed Konis and the
> problem went away, plus the ride and handling improved...
>
> John
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