Tokico Illumina Kit + 5th gen 17" wheels: Pics and mini-review: 56k beware
#1
Tokico Illumina Kit + 5th gen 17" wheels: Pics and mini-review: 56k beware
ok, let me start off by commenting on how easy the install was. I had a couple of blokes help me out with it, since it was the first time any of us had worked on suspension. all you need is a little bit of time.
let me say secondly how fantastic the ride is with this setup. i personally have ridden on an eibach setup, as well as a sprint setup, and even a cut-stock springs setup (eeeek), and this is by far the best i have felt so far. the illumina's allow for a totally customizable setup for whatever ride/handling you prefer.
the body roll is pretty much nil now, especially with the help of the rear sway.
right now im running 3 front / 2 rear on the illuminas and its a very neutral setting, the back reacts the same as the front under hard cornering, and it is a very comfortable compromise.
it lowered 100% evenly all around, even with a little bit of weight in the trunk, which is great. its a VERY tight 3 finger gap between my 235/45/17's all around, which makes for a completely even wheel gap all around the wheel well.
OK on to the pictures.
let me say secondly how fantastic the ride is with this setup. i personally have ridden on an eibach setup, as well as a sprint setup, and even a cut-stock springs setup (eeeek), and this is by far the best i have felt so far. the illumina's allow for a totally customizable setup for whatever ride/handling you prefer.
the body roll is pretty much nil now, especially with the help of the rear sway.
right now im running 3 front / 2 rear on the illuminas and its a very neutral setting, the back reacts the same as the front under hard cornering, and it is a very comfortable compromise.
it lowered 100% evenly all around, even with a little bit of weight in the trunk, which is great. its a VERY tight 3 finger gap between my 235/45/17's all around, which makes for a completely even wheel gap all around the wheel well.
OK on to the pictures.
#4
Originally Posted by sunten1
very clean, fogs are kinda wierd but other then that it looks great...
#14
damn it, if you got the illuminas a month ago and posted this review, i would have never gotten the eibach/gr2 combo.
did you happen to get a alignment check too see how bad your camber is off and if they can correct it without a kit?
did you happen to get a alignment check too see how bad your camber is off and if they can correct it without a kit?
#15
Originally Posted by browne
damn it, if you got the illuminas a month ago and posted this review, i would have never gotten the eibach/gr2 combo.
did you happen to get a alignment check too see how bad your camber is off and if they can correct it without a kit?
did you happen to get a alignment check too see how bad your camber is off and if they can correct it without a kit?
zazon, how long ago did you install the suspension? Looks really good welcome to the club
#18
Originally Posted by gtr_rider
http://www.vqpower.com/v2/article85.html
zazon, how long ago did you install the suspension? Looks really good welcome to the club
zazon, how long ago did you install the suspension? Looks really good welcome to the club
#19
OH about the alightment. the front right toe was a little off, but other than that, everything is in factory spec without any camber bolts needed. i'm going to get it re-checked in a few weeks, i jumped on that 100 dollar lifetime alignment deal at firestone the day after i put the suspension on (amazing deal).
#21
Originally Posted by Kevin
also did you pick upu ew strut bearins and spring isolaters for the install ?
one thing that strikes me interesting is how people say "oh, i want to only have to work on suspension once... get it right the first time"... well, if i had to redo something on mine, i wouldnt mind at all, thats how non-cosmic the whole process is, it was actually an enjoyable and simple install
#28
i have the same setup also and it rides beautifully and also handles lovely especially passing and jumping in traffic hehehehe and as per camber doesnt seem to be affected in any way but ill have to have that checked later
#31
Originally Posted by zazon
it was a nice day, so i snapped some unrelated pics also...
any comments greatly appreciated!
also, any questions about the install, let me know, it was cake.
mike
any comments greatly appreciated!
also, any questions about the install, let me know, it was cake.
mike
DAMN your engine bay is CLEANNNNN!
#32
Originally Posted by JOMAN
DAMN your engine bay is CLEANNNNN!
poor mans steam treatment
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