tokico illumina series struts
05-20-2009, 04:14 PM
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tokico illumina series struts has anyone heard of these and are they any good. I found the regular tokicos for 60 each and the illumina series for 103 each. they will be going on my 2002 camaro w/1.5" drop springs.
05-20-2009, 05:19 PM
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Moot point... No such thing as a Tokico Illumina front for a 93-02 car. And fwiw, they are shocks, not struts. There are Illumina rears, but not fronts.
Clearly this is pricing based, and Koni's are twice as much because they are a lot, lot better. But you can look at KYB AGX's @ $390/set (which I have in stock). The non-adjustable Tokico's for about $350/set... but Illumina rear/non-adjustable fronts is just silly as the rears cost as much as Koni rears (the rears for the 4/3 set anyway).
Clearly this is pricing based, and Koni's are twice as much because they are a lot, lot better. But you can look at KYB AGX's @ $390/set (which I have in stock). The non-adjustable Tokico's for about $350/set... but Illumina rear/non-adjustable fronts is just silly as the rears cost as much as Koni rears (the rears for the 4/3 set anyway).
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05-21-2009, 12:40 AM
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sam nevermind the site says strut but then it says rears; a missprint http://www.discountperformanceautopa...mart&Itemid=37
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Rear 93-02 Cheverolet Camaro Illumina Series Adjustable Strut
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Price: $ 113.28
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Rear 93-02 Cheverolet Camaro Illumina Series Adjustable Strut
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Engineered specifically as a tuning device for the enthusiast who requires the ability to adjust both rebound and compression damping simultaneously with the turn of a screwdriver. The illumina offers a choice of 5 settings #1 for compliance thru #5 for maximum control. Illumina delivers performance and control for the track or the street and ride comfort for real world driving.
With a choice of 5 settings from the softest (#1) to the maximum control (#5) the illumina series allows drivers to easily change the balance overall handling or ride quality for everything from daily driving to autocross or even drag racing with a simple turn of a screwdriver at the stem top.
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05-21-2009, 01:40 AM
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Shock, strut - we knew exactly what you meant. I remember when someone corrected me when I said "Rear Control Arms". They interjected and said, "You mean Lower Control Arms?" Whatever. They knew what I was talking about, but can't help it because some people jus' like to hear themselves talk.
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05-21-2009, 03:43 AM
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Go with Koni or if you are on a budget the AGX's. My 2 cents...
I have the Koni single adjustables and am glad I made the investment as they handle my harsh G2 springs quite well.
I have the Koni single adjustables and am glad I made the investment as they handle my harsh G2 springs quite well.
05-21-2009, 10:45 AM
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My attitude? The one that caused me to point out the information you had was wrong and explained why? I'm a terrible person.
Frankly, it does not bother me a bit if you don't want to buy from me. I prefer customers who want to understand their car and parts. If you prefer to believe whatever you read on ebay from companies that clearly have no clue about the product then more power to you.
Good luck.
There is a difference between a shock and a strut, just like there is a difference between automatic and manual transmissions. If you want to use a generic term, then the correct one would be damper. Otherwise a shock is a shock, a strut is a strut. And believe me I don't like to hear myself talk, but I find myself often correcting huge errors around here--like this one.
Frankly, it does not bother me a bit if you don't want to buy from me. I prefer customers who want to understand their car and parts. If you prefer to believe whatever you read on ebay from companies that clearly have no clue about the product then more power to you.
Good luck.
There is a difference between a shock and a strut, just like there is a difference between automatic and manual transmissions. If you want to use a generic term, then the correct one would be damper. Otherwise a shock is a shock, a strut is a strut. And believe me I don't like to hear myself talk, but I find myself often correcting huge errors around here--like this one.
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05-21-2009, 02:25 PM
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The huge error is assuming shocks and struts are the same damned thing. They are not, they mount to the suspension in completely different ways, and struts carry lateral loads, shocks do not. That might not matter to you, but to me it's no different than some one telling Katech that all camshafts are pretty much the same.
If a person doe not know the difference between a shock and a strut, and that person doesn't know that 4th gens in fact do not use struts anywhere--then that person should not be talking like they know what's what.
If a person doe not know the difference between a shock and a strut, and that person doesn't know that 4th gens in fact do not use struts anywhere--then that person should not be talking like they know what's what.
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05-21-2009, 03:06 PM
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The huge error is assuming shocks and struts are the same damned thing. They are not, they mount to the suspension in completely different ways, and struts carry lateral loads, shocks do not. That might not matter to you, but to me it's no different than some one telling Katech that all camshafts are pretty much the same.
If a person doe not know the difference between a shock and a strut, and that person doesn't know that 4th gens in fact do not use struts anywhere--then that person should not be talking like they know what's what.
If a person doe not know the difference between a shock and a strut, and that person doesn't know that 4th gens in fact do not use struts anywhere--then that person should not be talking like they know what's what.
To the original poster: Don't feel bad. Sam also had to tell me the definition of "ignorance" - which I knew.
05-21-2009, 03:56 PM
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dont feel bad. the actual website i was looking at above messed up. im sure sam doesn't mean to talk to people like their stupid he just was raised wrong.
05-21-2009, 04:04 PM
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I can't know who is actually stupid and who's not...... Should I assume everyone is very knowledgeable? Then I'm accused of being elitist and talking purposely over a person's head.
Fact is there are stupid people in the world. I really don't know if you are or aren't. Realistically, who thinks they are????? Nobody. I don't think either of you are stupid, just not fully aware that details matter. If you want to spend money on a whim or a guess, go ahead...
And it's wise to remember this is a public forum, not a private discussion only seen by two people.... A shocking number of folks have no idea that ignorant and stupid are not the same things. And more to the point, if you do know something, someone else ready may not and educational posts are as much for those not posting as those that are.
My name is Sam Strano. I have a problem. It matters to me the products I sell and the results the customer gets are correct for their needs. Seems you all would prefer a more used-car salesman type.
I'm quite done. Go buy the Illumina's they are perfect for what you want. Does that make you feel better?
Fact is there are stupid people in the world. I really don't know if you are or aren't. Realistically, who thinks they are????? Nobody. I don't think either of you are stupid, just not fully aware that details matter. If you want to spend money on a whim or a guess, go ahead...
And it's wise to remember this is a public forum, not a private discussion only seen by two people.... A shocking number of folks have no idea that ignorant and stupid are not the same things. And more to the point, if you do know something, someone else ready may not and educational posts are as much for those not posting as those that are.
My name is Sam Strano. I have a problem. It matters to me the products I sell and the results the customer gets are correct for their needs. Seems you all would prefer a more used-car salesman type.
I'm quite done. Go buy the Illumina's they are perfect for what you want. Does that make you feel better?
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05-21-2009, 05:11 PM
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05-21-2009, 06:36 PM
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Don't see the ownage there. Jus' sarcasm. However, 02NMBWS6 did own you:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...stalled-5.html
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...stalled-5.html
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05-21-2009, 08:06 PM
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ya. what up homie im in the springs smart *** i'll meet u half way! so shut the f!@#k up before u get smacked the Fu!@k up... im tired of these fucken **** on the net tryin to act hard when they could loose it all!
