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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 06:23 PM
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KYB vs Tokico

For the shocks to go with my Eibach sportlines, should i go with KYB NON-Adjustables or Tokico Premiums? I have heard that Tokico's are better, but the price difference is about $100. Will I sacrifice the ride that much by going with the KYB? Quick Sidenote,i plan on getting 18 inch wheels shortly after i get my springs and shocks installed.
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 07:48 PM
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i have eibach sport spring and tokico sport(non adjustable blue0 shocks... rougher but not too hard of a ride... kinda made a luxury soft ride into a sport car ride.. NO BIGGIE!!!
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 09:47 PM
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I would definately recomend Tokico, KYB is like a stock shock replacement. Spend the extra $100
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 10:36 PM
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frstgen.... good call.... will you be at the meet sunday?
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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 11:52 PM
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I just got my Eibach Pro-kit and I was wondering which shocks will be the best?
1. Koni (yellow)
2. Tokico Illumina
3. KYB AGX
How much does installation run for springs/shocks?
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 03:03 AM
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hey casper....where did u get ur tokico's??? do they have them specifically for the 99 3.0 CL or listed for sum'n else???
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by Joyride:
<STRONG>I just got my Eibach Pro-kit and I was wondering which shocks will be the best?
1. Koni (yellow)
2. Tokico Illumina
3. KYB AGX
How much does installation run for springs/shocks?</STRONG>
Koni yellows are by far the best but most expensive. I like the Tokico Illumina's for their adjustability and price.
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by Casper98CL:
<STRONG>i have eibach sport spring and tokico sport(non adjustable blue0 shocks... rougher but not too hard of a ride... kinda made a luxury soft ride into a sport car ride.. NO BIGGIE!!!</STRONG>
Hey casper98cl do you have a camber kit on yours. I have the pro kits and want to get the sportlines, I have heard you dont need it for either, I have 18's and it may rub, I am getting it checked out tomorrow to see if it rubs.
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 05:00 PM
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buy my sportlines!!!
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 06:12 PM
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well kyb agx they said work really with eibachs....but im not sure bout sportlines...but i hear good things bout both so...dunno...up to you...im getting the agx..already ordered them yesterdsay should be on by the end of the week
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 06:52 PM
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I've got the KYB adjustibles. I have no problems so far. An occassional "thump", when I go over a large pothole or when coming out of "high" driveways...
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by ROoosta:
<STRONG>hey casper....where did u get ur tokico's??? do they have them specifically for the 99 3.0 CL or listed for sum'n else???</STRONG>

yea.. they are listed under 94-97 accord!!! (like everyting else!!!)
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Old Aug 15, 2001 | 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by biggiev:
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Hey casper98cl do you have a camber kit on yours. I have the pro kits and want to get the sportlines, I have heard you dont need it for either, I have 18's and it may rub, I am getting it checked out tomorrow to see if it rubs.</STRONG>
Im not sure if they are sportlines.. I got them in 98... listed as eibach sports?! anyway.. i have 17s and no camber kit needed, but 18s is another story and each rim you change to on any car will raect differently... if you need them its no biggie.. $400.00.... atleast youll save $$$ from buying tires!!!
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Old Sep 2, 2001 | 02:10 AM
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i've read about people saying that if you get the sportlines, the ride will be a little rougher. Now if i were to go and get the tokico 5 way adjustables, would that improve the ride quality at all??
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