Struts... Illumina and Blues

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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 01:48 AM
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Struts... Illumina and Blues

So after getting the eibach pro-plus kit from amazon for only $170, I've been keeping an eye out for more "used" parts listed as used, item excellent condition with damaged packaging. It payed off and I got a front pair of Tokico "blue" struts for $66 shipped, just couldn't pass that up. And again item was brand new with a torn box lol. I also purchased a pair of Illumina adjustables for the rear, as somehow they we cheaper than the blues. I've never had adjustable struts before and I don't know how big of a range they adjust, and wanted to know if anyone has experience with the illuminas and how they compare to stock and the blues. I was planning on goin fairly stiff, but I know overly stiff in the back can cause oversteer iirc.
I know I can wait and see about how the illuminas are, but I'm not trying to find out if I have oversteer lol.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Set it at 3 and see how you like it. 2 is more like stock feel. 4 and 5 is very firm.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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I set them at 3 and it Works Wonders...
and 2 at Fronts.
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Old Nov 3, 2012 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by acutee
Set it at 3 and see how you like it. 2 is more like stock feel. 4 and 5 is very firm.
You were spot on. Set em to 3, and are about the same firmness or very slightly more firm than the Tokico Blue struts.
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Old Dec 12, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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I used to have them for my 99 Accord, I had them set at 3 all around then eventually I put them to 2 I think, Also had the matching springs.
Decent Setup.
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