Just installed Tokicos..... :=)
06-14-2003, 07:50 PM
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Just installed Tokicos..... :=) & PIaa Crystal Ions
I just had my Tokicos installed at RPM Motorworks today (Thanks to Irvine 78). I must say that a lot of you have bashed them, and I cant understand why. Yes they are stiff, and thats what I wanted. My car now handles the way it should. I also got some X drilled rotors while I was at it...
Just figured I would chime in on these !
Just figured I would chime in on these !
06-14-2003, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
That's what I thought (about the rears), but then someone tried to contradict me...anyways...thanks for the info.
Now you just need some of these :
That's what I thought (about the rears), but then someone tried to contradict me...anyways...thanks for the info.
Now you just need some of these
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06-14-2003, 08:23 PM
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You didn't see those on my ride yet?...but I need some rotors in the back so it looks more even.
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
06-14-2003, 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
You didn't see those on my ride yet?...but I need some rotors in the back so it looks more even.
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
You didn't see those on my ride yet?...but I need some rotors in the back so it looks more even.
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
06-14-2003, 08:40 PM
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Re: Just installed Tokicos..... :=) & PIaa Crystal Ions
Originally posted by kloogy
I just had my Tokicos installed at RPM Motorworks today (Thanks to Irvine 78). I must say that a lot of you have bashed them, and I cant understand why. Yes they are stiff, and thats what I wanted. My car now handles the way it should. I also got some X drilled rotors while I was at it...
Just figured I would chime in on these !
I just had my Tokicos installed at RPM Motorworks today (Thanks to Irvine 78). I must say that a lot of you have bashed them, and I cant understand why. Yes they are stiff, and thats what I wanted. My car now handles the way it should. I also got some X drilled rotors while I was at it...
Just figured I would chime in on these !
06-14-2003, 08:43 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
Ah...lookin' good...do you have Superplasmas in the clearance too? If so, we got the exact same headlight setup...haha...
Hey is the front license plate optional in Cali?
Ah...lookin' good...do you have Superplasmas in the clearance too? If so, we got the exact same headlight setup...haha...
Hey is the front license plate optional in Cali?
06-14-2003, 09:10 PM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
You didn't see those on my ride yet?...but I need some rotors in the back so it looks more even.
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
You didn't see those on my ride yet?...but I need some rotors in the back so it looks more even.
But enough hijacking your thread...good decision on the shocks! My Maxspeeds bounce like crazy on the stock ones...
PS: Get some Teins, they are still lower then the cut maxspeeds ya got sitting around
06-14-2003, 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
Yes you see, this is why you guys should just get Teins and get it over with.
PS: Get some Teins, they are still lower then the cut maxspeeds ya got sitting around
Yes you see, this is why you guys should just get Teins and get it over with.
PS: Get some Teins, they are still lower then the cut maxspeeds ya got sitting around
06-14-2003, 09:47 PM
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Ok here is how the adjustable thing goes. Your only "resonable" choice for the time being is the modified AGX's from cattman. Please dont make the mistake of installing them on OEM sturts, just ask toastermax how that feels! Ive gotten a hold of KYB and nothing is even in R&D for atleast 2 yrs for the 5th gen AGX's. Even if they start R&D in 2yrs time it will take a minimum of 3-4yrs be4 they are out. So if your waiting for those, your gonna have to hold on a long time man. Your other 2 choices for the time being are the Tein Coilover for like $1200 of the JIC's for $1800. Id just get the KYB-GR2 sturts and slap em on. The ride with those isnt bad and is better then Toks from what ive heard, but im gonna switch over just to see what the hype is about when I get my 03. So your best bet is either the modded AGX's or the Tein coilover for now. Btw I sae the thread for were you guys got the wilwood brake setup a while about but can not find the link. If you got it saved somewere can you please post it
Btw I sae the thread for were you guys got the wilwood brake setup a while about but can not find the link. If you got it saved somewere can you please post it
06-14-2003, 10:49 PM
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Looks good Kloogy....I like the rims, my brother has the same ones on his E36 M3.
As for the shocks, I ordered Cattman AGX's last week and they were delivered, but no one was home to sign. I am having second thoughts now after doing some research(I wish I would have known search was back on earlier)on how they work with 5th Gen Eibachs. How much did you pay for your Tokicos???
As for the shocks, I ordered Cattman AGX's last week and they were delivered, but no one was home to sign. I am having second thoughts now after doing some research(I wish I would have known search was back on earlier)on how they work with 5th Gen Eibachs. How much did you pay for your Tokicos???
06-14-2003, 11:33 PM
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Re: Just installed Tokicos..... :=) & PIaa Crystal Ions
Hey Kloogy! Thanks for the input. I've been thinking lately about replacing the stock shocks, but I really don't need them yet. I've had on my Maxspeeds for about 10K miles now w/ the stock shocks without any problems. I started a thread a while back on the relative handling benefits of shocks vs. other suspensions mods, but only one person responded.
I've had the Ion crystal fogs on now for over a year...I love them!
Tony
I've had the Ion crystal fogs on now for over a year...I love them!
Tony
06-14-2003, 11:57 PM
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I remember you teling us Tony that you had them. I finally blew one of my Super plasma Piaas, and had a chance to have these slapped on. I just got back from some nice dark backroads, and I love them more. You can see them lighting up the road for sure ! I love them !
06-15-2003, 02:19 AM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
Ok here is how the adjustable thing goes. Your only "resonable" choice for the time being is the modified AGX's from cattman. Please dont make the mistake of installing them on OEM sturts, just ask toastermax how that feels! Ive gotten a hold of KYB and nothing is even in R&D for atleast 2 yrs for the 5th gen AGX's. Even if they start R&D in 2yrs time it will take a minimum of 3-4yrs be4 they are out. So if your waiting for those, your gonna have to hold on a long time man. Your other 2 choices for the time being are the Tein Coilover for like $1200 of the JIC's for $1800. Id just get the KYB-GR2 sturts and slap em on. The ride with those isnt bad and is better then Toks from what ive heard, but im gonna switch over just to see what the hype is about when I get my 03. So your best bet is either the modded AGX's or the Tein coilover for now. Btw I sae the thread for were you guys got the wilwood brake setup a while about but can not find the link. If you got it saved somewere can you please post it
Ok here is how the adjustable thing goes. Your only "resonable" choice for the time being is the modified AGX's from cattman. Please dont make the mistake of installing them on OEM sturts, just ask toastermax how that feels! Ive gotten a hold of KYB and nothing is even in R&D for atleast 2 yrs for the 5th gen AGX's. Even if they start R&D in 2yrs time it will take a minimum of 3-4yrs be4 they are out. So if your waiting for those, your gonna have to hold on a long time man. Your other 2 choices for the time being are the Tein Coilover for like $1200 of the JIC's for $1800. Id just get the KYB-GR2 sturts and slap em on. The ride with those isnt bad and is better then Toks from what ive heard, but im gonna switch over just to see what the hype is about when I get my 03. So your best bet is either the modded AGX's or the Tein coilover for now.
Btw I sae the thread for were you guys got the wilwood brake setup a while about but can not find the link. If you got it saved somewere can you please post it
06-15-2003, 02:31 AM
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Originally posted by Triple8Sol
Hm...good point...so Tokico Blues or KYB GR-2's? Cheapest I've seen the KYB's is little under $310 shipped...
Hm...good point...so Tokico Blues or KYB GR-2's? Cheapest I've seen the KYB's is little under $310 shipped...
06-15-2003, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
I think Gr2's are get too soft after a few thousand miles...
I think Gr2's are get too soft after a few thousand miles...
06-15-2003, 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
Has yet to be proven, then again Ive heard the same thing about the Toks after 10K so I dont know which is better
Has yet to be proven, then again Ive heard the same thing about the Toks after 10K so I dont know which is better
06-15-2003, 04:04 PM
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I think that this whole Tokico thing is just bs. I still dont understand why every1 knocks on em, They are plenty stiff and were actually hell the 1st week when both the Teins and Toks were new. Now they are still stiff but I still have no complaints on the setup.
06-15-2003, 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by wildmanal
I have the Maxspeed/ GR-2 combo and from what I've read the Tokicos are very similar. Probably just comes down to what color you like better. Blue or Silver?
I have the Maxspeed/ GR-2 combo and from what I've read the Tokicos are very similar. Probably just comes down to what color you like better. Blue or Silver?
06-16-2003, 12:08 AM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
The GR-2s you can find for like 260ish but shipped should be well under 300
The GR-2s you can find for like 260ish but shipped should be well under 300
Where can I find the cheapest GR-2's and Toks for that matter? The last KYB GD fell through...
06-16-2003, 12:13 AM
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The thing is, either Tokico blue nor KYB Gr-2 that are made for 5th gen maximas are really performance oriented dampers. So either one will eventually blow or get worn out quickly if paired them up with aftermarket springs. And this is proven, search around, ppl have blown tokicos with eibach, H&R, cut springs...etc. don't even mention Tein!
So there is no real difference in this case, either one will do fine for short period of time, then bounciness comes!!!
So there is no real difference in this case, either one will do fine for short period of time, then bounciness comes!!!
06-16-2003, 12:24 AM
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Originally posted by MaxTuner
The thing is, either Tokico blue nor KYB Gr-2 that are made for 5th gen maximas are really performance oriented dampers. So either one will eventually blow or get worn out quickly if paired them up with aftermarket springs. And this is proven, search around, ppl have blown tokicos with eibach, H&R, cut springs...etc. don't even mention Tein!
So there is no real difference in this case, either one will do fine for short period of time, then bounciness comes!!!
The thing is, either Tokico blue nor KYB Gr-2 that are made for 5th gen maximas are really performance oriented dampers. So either one will eventually blow or get worn out quickly if paired them up with aftermarket springs. And this is proven, search around, ppl have blown tokicos with eibach, H&R, cut springs...etc. don't even mention Tein!
So there is no real difference in this case, either one will do fine for short period of time, then bounciness comes!!!
Triple8Sol: I guess you got to wait just a bit for another GD to show up, I think of the the guys were selling the toks for like 260 at that fixxed price. Its the 1 were he says ask for boomer and tell him your from the .org so its one of those 3 that mention that. Either that of gotta wait again. Ill try to find it.
Edit: Ok got it...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....KYB+Group+deal
Should be it, kinda old but I think the guy is still selling it
Give it a shot.
06-16-2003, 12:53 AM
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HitManSE: Good lookin' out...I'll check into that. I think for now I may just stick with the stockers for awhile longer, until I can find a great deal...
Kloogy: sorry for whoring up your thread...I'm done now...
Kloogy: sorry for whoring up your thread...I'm done now...
06-16-2003, 08:17 PM
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Originally posted by HitManSE
True BUT they are still a hell of alot better then OEM. Should hold up for atleast a good 10-15K. At one point or another im gonna end up getting JIC's anyway so these should hold up just fine until that point is reached.
Triple8Sol: I guess you got to wait just a bit for another GD to show up, I think of the the guys were selling the toks for like 260 at that fixxed price. Its the 1 were he says ask for boomer and tell him your from the .org so its one of those 3 that mention that. Either that of gotta wait again. Ill try to find it.
Edit: Ok got it...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....KYB+Group+deal
Should be it, kinda old but I think the guy is still selling it Give it a shot.
True BUT they are still a hell of alot better then OEM. Should hold up for atleast a good 10-15K. At one point or another im gonna end up getting JIC's anyway so these should hold up just fine until that point is reached.
Triple8Sol: I guess you got to wait just a bit for another GD to show up, I think of the the guys were selling the toks for like 260 at that fixxed price. Its the 1 were he says ask for boomer and tell him your from the .org so its one of those 3 that mention that. Either that of gotta wait again. Ill try to find it.
Edit: Ok got it...
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....KYB+Group+deal
Should be it, kinda old but I think the guy is still selling it
Give it a shot.
06-17-2003, 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by MaxTuner
Are you sure? my experience tells me that mildly used tokico blues are softer than SE OEM shocks, I know someone will back me up , but he is no longer here but we did the swap together! I think that's when ppl started bashing tokicos!
Are you sure? my experience tells me that mildly used tokico blues are softer than SE OEM shocks, I know someone will back me up , but he is no longer here but we did the swap together! I think that's when ppl started bashing tokicos!
Dont take my response the wrong way, im not trying to flame on you just what you you stated is wrong. I dont know how mildly used your talkin about but ill confirm if they are softer then OEM again when I pull them out in a few weeks. If im wrong then im wrong, I can accept that.