I was wondering what the best place to buy some Tokico Illumina's from. I have searched ebay and such and the best price i could find is 500 even. Does that seem like a good deal?

If anyone knows a good place to order them from please let me know, looking to order them soon.

 

use bing cashback to save 8% on buy it now auctions

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOKIC...Q5fAccessories

 

a little cheaper

 

^^ a little cheaper is more money for other mods for me

 

performancepeddler.com

Use discount code MAXIMA at checkout.

 

^ I just ordered my set from there

 

^^I ordered my illuminas from performance peddler, they always have a great price.

 

I looked, can you order all for of them in a kit? I saw that the front 2 were 200 each and the rears 1 hundred something. Am I just being dumb or does the price go down allot after you type in the MAXIMA code?

TJ

 

the prices drop dramatically with the login. the front end up being 135 IIRC, and the rears 100. theres no kit you just order individually.

 

The price drops huge when you enter teh code.

 

Do you think it is worth getting the Illuminas vs. the Blues? Is the ride that much better?

 

well its kinda hard to say...I would undoubtedly go for the illuminas, I mean they are 5 way adjustable so they can adjust to the spring rate better then the blues. However personally i think it really comes down to what kind of drop your looking at and what you plan to get out of your suspension. If you just want an OEM replacement and a VERY mild drop, then you could get by and save the money and get blues. But if you want better performance(make struts stiffer or softer) and want a lower drop then definitely go for illuminas.

I still say Illuminas FTW!!

 

Illuminas for sure. The adjustability helps especially when matched with aftermarket springs. Even if you never change it again, just matching the dampening to your preference once will be worth it as opposed to being stuck with one setting. Not to mention, if you go to different road conditions, you can change them if needed.

 

That is true, I heard they have a warrentee up to a 1.5 drop on the illuminas is that correct? And I am planning on getting some H&R springs.

 

Just ordered them 451 for all 4 with free shipping. Great deal!!

 

I have HP blues with HR springs. The front doesn't drop as much as I like them to. But it does handle better vs stock. If I have a chance to go back, I would spent a little more to get Illuminas.

 

I wanted a nice drop but I don't wanna have to be worrying about scraping my lip every were, and when I ordered them there was no left rear or right rear it was just rear so I ordered two of them I hope that's what I was suposed to do. Also do they include everything needed to install them?

 

yeah there is no different sides for the rear since there are no brake cable lines needed to be held up like the front. IIRC its just the struts, doesn't come with anything else

 

thats a good deal i might jump in these

 

just curious, but how is tokico able to tell how low the struts were dropped? you guys say they warranty up to 1.5" - how is this prooved?

 

I honestly have no idea, I just remember reading somewhere that they warranty up to a 1.5 drop. May or may not be true. But they would not have any way of being able to tell what kind of springs you were using.

 

The strut will leave wear patterns so they have a way to measure it and determine the drop amount

 

I'm looking at H&R on illuminas too, let me know how you like the ride.

 

I will do that, I am having a tuning shop do the installation and they are gunna tune my car at the same time so hopefully I will be really happy with all the parts and work.

 

That's interesting, because I got $475.36 with the discount code.

 

^+1 Also, how fast of shipping did you fellas experience?

 

Not sure, I got a shipping notification but they didn't say who or what they were shipping. I ordered several parts for it, will keep you informed.

 

mine took about 5-6 days, I cant remember exactly. it took a couple of days to get the ups tracking info, but right after that they came quick

 

Just got them today and they look great can't wait to install them and see how they ride.

 

I used stillen.

 

ordered mine there too

 

i had h&r on stock struts for years and was just waiting for some type of suspension failure as an excuse to change to the illuminas. well i finally did and the huge regret i had. . . . . . NOT DOING IT SOONER!!! seriously its a totally different car. glad ou got them and to anyone else contimplating the illuminas. . . .you would have to be crazy not to spend the extra in any case if you are already replacing. i dont care if your not even lowered or have stock rims still worth every extra penny!

it brought back my love for pushing on her again as she justs sticks to the road so much better and even breaks better. ha ha made the ol ball and chain really fun again ha ha i like 3f 5r for sririted highway cornering type driving. its really the best setting for good or even decently paved streets. But here in dallas there are some nasty streets! like jersey is not known for its great roads but seriously a lot of these streets here in dallas would be closed in jersey! ha that reason if im headed into the city i change to the extreme and go 2f 3r for city or should i say mine field driving. otherwise with my nineteens i have to go so slow or you get too beat up.

point being i dont have to be stuck with any one particular ride quality. love them and would highly recommend or even demand if your already replacing you must get these. how could you not. i read so many threads before purchase and tried to determine the question everyone asks, are they worth the extra? lol well my answer, hell yes!!!!! wish someone would have just put it out there as i just did cause i love them and may have bought them even sooner.

ok enough ill get off my soap box now ha ha ha congrats on the new purchase and new feeling car

 

^^ Now I can't wait for everything to come in to install them. The illuminas are coming in today. Springs next week, just reading that makes me so excited about them!

 

I ordered my Illuminas from Import Car Parts Plus, who is a member here, and had a decent buying experience: http://www.importcarpartsplus.com/maximasuspension.htm ... looks like his price went up though.

Agreed with the only regret being that I didn't do that sooner. I scored H&R springs used from a member who wanted more drop for a song, that was nice.

 

About to do the same!

 

I am also about to purchase a set of these shocks but when i visited this site that everyone is recommending, i find it difficult to navigate. it would be helpful to know how many people have purchased from this store

 

My front illuminas blew after a year on progress springs.. I liked them while they lasted. My BCracing coils should be here this weeek.. wooppp wooop

 

Just a queston what bearings,strut mount and bellow are you purchasing to use with the struts

 

Moog FTW! i reused my oem bellows and bumpstops, just trimmed them tho