ComradeJew

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Hey all,

I put a full set of the Illuminas in the Max today and I have to say - what a different ride... the OEM shocks were TOAST; we could compress them with a finger... Couples with the Eibach Pro Kit - it looks so nice and drives well too -

Which brings me to question number one: For those of you who have the Illuminas, what did you set the stiffness settings at? Currently I have it at 2 for the front and 3 for the rear.

Number two: Is there a need to break the shocks in?

Number three: Could bad shocks be a cause of bad MPG and engine shuddering while accelerating? I dont get much a shudder anymore when I mash it

MaximaSE96

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no need to break STRUTS in.....settings are personal prefernce my Konis are at about 60%...80%....bad STRUTS i dont think will cause shuttering but new ones May help absord shock of warn motor mounts

Gismo-T

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As far as settings, I had them on 3F & 4R, but now it's 3 & 3.

I change mine to what suit's me, 2 & 3 is fine.

MaXiMaGiRL

damn, i drive mine on 5.

ComradeJew

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Not a good idea unless the car is a 24/7 track car... otherwise you will kill your Tokicos prematurely.

90stanza

^^^ is this really true?

MrDicks95SE

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yes it is true. same ideal with riding on the '1' setting.
i was riding 3f-4r but went to 3f-3r.

Jono98max

i ride 2 in the front and 4 in the rear

White Shadow

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3 front, 5 rear here.

MaXiMaGiRL

i've heard that is bad if you change it to a lower number afterward tho. and what's the best number to not feel the car shaking like an earthquake when i cant avoid potholes?

Dubbya

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Ive had mine set on 4/5 for years now. No problems.

BlackCat

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Can the same happen with the Koni Yellows?

Dark99GLE

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I still need to install mine, but I'll have them on 3/3 or 3/4

happy4444

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SAME HERE MINE ARE SITTING IN MY GARAGE.. JUST WAITING FOR OEM PARTS TO COME IN..

WHAT SPRINGS ARE MOST OF YOU GUYS RUNNING??

nicotino16

hows the ride? still pretty comfortable compared to stock

Gismo-T

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Progress

happy4444

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i have stechs and theyre horrible.. yet again their on gr2's lol

ComradeJew

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It's possible as I believe the concept behind both these sets mechanically is the same... i suggest you take my opinion on this with a grain of salt though...


Well it is HEAPS better than my OEMs. When we took them out, I coud compress the fronts with my finger... since I am on Eibach lowering springs its a pretty stiff drive and i feel bumps - but cornering is like a hot knife on butter... no more bounciness when I hit a bump - its a firm good ride.

j22rod

I recently purchased eibach springs so can I use my current monroe struts or will I need new struts as well? I am considering tokico struts? This is going on a 95 maxima

MaXiMaGiRL

i have s teins with the illuminas set on 5 and is like an earthquake whenever i go in small potholes. dont get me wrong, the ride is great, especially in turns, but i hate it when i have to slow down because i cant avoid a pothole.

Gismo-T

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Try different settings, like 3-4 or 3-3!!!
Set on 5 is to harsh.

Dark99GLE

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tein s. techs, sittin' in my trunk, oh yeah

happy4444

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yea im 20 and sick of the rice..im getting old.. time for a smoother ride.. lol

d00df00d

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When adjusting your dampers, the rule of thumb is:

If it bounces too much, dial it up.
If it hits too hard, dial it down.

Start with the softest setting and see how it rides. Then, adjust from there. Try to pay attention to where the excess bounce or impact is coming from (front or rear) so that you can adjust accordingly.