Good Evening boys, or whatever the case may be. Who has the Illuminas? Do you like them? Are they worth the $650.for the kit from custommaxima.com? And did they lower your car nicely? Just wondering, before I go and spend all that $$$$. Or if there is a kit or combo comparable to the Illuminas that's less $$.
Thankyou for any suggestions.

 

The illuminas are struts, so alone they wont lower your car, just stiffen up the suspension a bit.

 

Dont buy them from custommaxima, get them from ebay. They are like $435 shipped I think. Shocks wont lower your car, lowering springs will. If you want a low drop then get them with sprint springs (What i have) or you can have less of a drop with eibach or h&r springs. Depends on what you want...looks or comfort

 

This kit from custommaxima.com, is the adjustable struts AND the lowering springs...

 

the kit comes with 4 performance lowering springs and 4 Tokiko hps or Illuminas

 

i love them. its a nice even drop, and it lower than they stated. get the kit on ebay if you can. it would be cheaper... just my 2 cents

 

just payed for my from ebay $537 shiped springs and struts i cant wait till i put them on i'll take pics b4 and after wish me good luck jk

 

Thanks man, you have the Illumina adjustables and the performance springs just like custommaxima.com?

 

$408 shipped from http://www.performancepeddler.com/ with "maxima" (without the quotes) wholesale login (if you call, talk to Brad and mention the maxima.org illumina discount)

 

is that 408 with springs and shocks?

 

Thanks man, I'll call.

 

No. Only shocks.

If you want tokico springs get them from ebay. If you want other springs then get them from performance peddler.

Read maxmods for info on all the different types of springs.

 

I have the illuminas and the lowering springs. I got them off Ebay and they are the best investment ever. putting them on is a sinch. 100%recomendation.

 

Terran says $408. is shocks only..... The series has both shocks and springs.... right?

 

I only see one set on ebay, and it's $600. buy it now.

 

i got same ones from same seler

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

 

Hey s103100f,
That is who I got them from too. they come in a nice big box and the people are really cool. I recomend this seller also.

 

thanks man, I'm watching them now. And will continue to as he will probably have more in a couple of months when I'm ready to buy.
Thanks again

 

Nope, just shocks.

 

i asked this in another thread the other day, but don't think anyone replied... or i didn't get the email confirming it...

tokico spring is supposed to be 1.7/1.5, why is that only 1.25?

 

There were a couple of people who thought the tokico springs they got on ebay were actually Vogtland springs (read maxmods for more info). I don't know if that would account for the height difference or if it was ever confirmed. Springs also often don't deliver the exact advertised drop (whether higher or lower) so it could be that. I also doubt that the ebay seller has ever actually installed these as they sell parts for many different types of cars, so they're probably just confused or something...probably the most likely.

Finally, I've been wanting to use this new smiley so here goes: In your sig it should be controversy, not contraversy. Sorry to use it on you because you're one of the good ones here, but like I said I've been wanting to use it .

 

your complement made up for my embarrasment! it looked right by the way i pronounced it...

yeah the advertised drop on the tokicos is 1.5/1.3 but it settles to the 7/5

 

are they progressive springs

 

I've got Illuminas paired with Eibach Pro-Kits and I love the combo. The shocks are super, and match very well with the stiff springs even softening the ride quite a bit if you want it that way.

I find the adjustability of the Illuminas a real plus, as you can set them fully stiff (no squat at the track) or really soft (stock like ride), and they can be set very easily in about a minute with only a small flathead screwdriver.

Another thing I've found is that they do fairly well in cold weather too. Better than AGX I've heard. It's the middle of winter up here so I've got mine set on 3 out of 5 (medium) and the ride is soft enough even in freezing conditions.

Definitely recommend the Illuminas!

 

where ever you get your toks, make sure they'll honor the lifetime warranty. I dunno if ebay sellers do.

I'm glad I did. Bought from Stillen, and already had 1 blow. Another one is starting to give out too. They're not what they're hyped to be.

Adjustability, the fronts are easy. The rear, you gotta pull back the trunk liner a lil to adjust (top of strut). i find the AGX rears easier to adjust, if you're willing to get your forearm dirty.

Jae

 

got my toks from southwestautoworks.com and free shipping.

 

Hey, I just checked out southwestautoworks.com and they have the Illuminas for $500. And what do I get for good lowering springs. Are the Tein s-Techs good for $179.? Or what spring gives a good drop?
Thanks

 

The Sprint lowering springs sound good too, they actually recommend them to pair up with HPs or Illuminas.....

 

Sorry to keep replying to my own posts, but I just need a solid bottom line on what are the best lowering springs that give you the best and lowest drop to pair up with the Illuminas.
All you lowered Max's out there ought to know which ones are good.
Thanks Boys

 

I bought Illuminas and H&R Springs for $590 cash($400 Tokicos $190 H&R), at JDM Motorsports in Los Angeles. The guys were very friendly and obtained the product within 24 hours.

Installation took a bit of time, as my compressor was down for the count. Recommendation: Rent or spend the money for a good spring compressor. I used the Taiwan Tools $12 special, with much anxiety and extreme caution while doing the job. If THAT particular tool fails, you're as good as dead or severly injured if hit square by a flying spring, I promise.

It could be your life, so don't be cheap!

As for the ride... at first, it was kind of rough, but after 2 weeks of settling, they smoothed out beautifully. Without having tried other setups, I'd guess the H&R's are as close to the stock ride as you'll get in a shortened spring.

The adjustment flexibility on the Illuminas are unbeatable and are obviously a very high quality strut. In terms of handling, what an improvement! My racer days are indeed over, however do enjoy throwing the big car around now and then, and this combo is a night and day difference when compared to stock.

 

i went with H&R springs but Eibach is also good. I chose H&R because i didnt want to lower my ride too much, just enough to take away those gaps. You have to decide how much of a drop you want then choose for the springs. But definetly get the tokicos illuminas.