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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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whats the difference in the tokico hp vs. the bilstein hd shocks?? and is their a BIG difference in the bilsteins vs. the koni "yellows"
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:29 PM
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I don't know about the tokico hp vs. the bilstein hd's, but for the koni's and the bilsteins there's a pretty big difference. The Koni's are adjustable, can run with a greater variety of springs, will last longer, and overall have better quality dampening. Bilsteins are still pretty good tho, but there are differences.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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ok thanks i acually think the koni's are out of my price range...so anyone know about the tokico vs. bilstein's??
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 99ls1fbody
ok thanks i acually think the koni's are out of my price range...so anyone know about the tokico vs. bilstein's??
is your car lowered? if so what springs? need more details.

i dont have any experience with either of those shocks but im sure someone will pitch in.

all i had were stock, kyb agx and konis in the rear.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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yea eibach pro ki...in sig
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neither will be all that great for those springs. SLP bilsteins are probably the best you're going to find in your price range (if koni's are not an option).

on a side note, i'm currently upgrading my SLP's to Koni's. they are just flat out a much better shock. it is well worth it to save and do it right the first time. and this is coming from a broke college student haha.
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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alright yea i dont really want anything serious..would u want to sell me ur bilsteins?
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