Got a ring from my doorman yesterday" Jay, you got a package" I started to get that tingbling sensation in my stomach. Ran downstair and sure enough, it was from Shox.com aka RD enterprises.. Yeah!! I shouted, my Tokicos are finally here.

Called up "yo its ok" aka Hogan and he had me scheduled for today..

Went to the shop and saw Hogan had a BIG smile on his face... And all he could say was " its f***ing AMAZING"
"its a total different car" I took care of my tab and shot for the Cross Island Pkwy. (for those of you who knows the turn from CIP into Van Wyck) Got into the entrance ramp at Utopia WOTed it. Adrenaline was rushing to my head approaching the big turn which i had white knuckles even with the Eibachs. Glanced at the speedo- 85 MPH!!! I took that turn with NO PROBLEMS AT ALL!!!!!!!
Keep in mind I am still running with the 16 Toyos, which are as good as marshmallows....

To say the least.. I AM IMPRESSED!!!!!!! NE of you reading this, if you havent got them yet, dont freaking wait. It's worth every penny!!!!
And mad props to Hogan AKA "YO Its OK" He did an EXCELLENT job installing the shocks and I still have money left over to buy him drinks

I will recommend that if you need some work done on your max and you are within the vicinity of NYC, go to Hogan...
He KNOWS max, and if you want control... look no further than tokico
best 300 bucks I ve ever spent..


Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

mmmm...just got mine in the mail too this week from RD....waitin on the eibachs and hopefully i'll have the same experience

 

Woohoo! Gald to see you more than like them. The Tokicos were in my trunk for 2 weeks already... hoping to have them installed this weekend.

 

just wanted to to get this correct, you have TOKICOs(shocks) with stock springs?
How does the car ride? Is it softer? or harder?
I want something that will make it softer.

So with these TOKICOs you have better grip on the road?

Roger

 

 

They fit our cars (taken from 4th gens).

 

Yes, I have Tokico shocks and I also lowered the car with Eibach Pro-Kit Springs.

Let me tell you, it's a DEADLY combination~~~AWESOME~~~

If softer ride is wut you lookin for.... dont get them....

It makes the car ride slightly firmer, but with 10 times more control and the car feels like it lost 300 lbs!!!
It feels light on its feet, even the steering wheels is much lighter now.

I had the Eibachs installed a while ago, thought was the $hit.... Man... with the Tokicos, it made a WORLD of difference...

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!



Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

 

Kev,

I dont think they are the same ones in the 4th gen. They carry a different part number. BTW Hogan AKA yo it so K
tried to fit the 4th gen Tokicos on our car, it didnt fit.


Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

For real? I thought it was the same as the 4th gens? Oh well, my bad.

 

if so ... how do u adjust them? is it manual?

 

For real, but how come Konis from 4th gen will fit on 5th gne max??

that is weird,
oh another thing i found out was that progress technology uses the same sport springs from 4th gen and used them on 5th gen..so that means the springs from 4th gen max is gonna fit on 5th gen????i am confused..

 

I dont think the adjustable ones are available from Tokicos yet. The ones I got are non- adjustable. I cant wait fot it, I need them NOW!!!!

I am a very satisfied customer to say the least..

Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

Hey Hogan, how much would you charge to put shocks and springs on my 96 Max? Thanks...oh, and how far are u from DC?

QUOTE]Originally posted by yo_its_ok
Koni's are out for 5th Gen.s but expensive.
Non adjustable, so I question their performance.
Tokico's ran great, I test drove Jay's car and it was totally different from my 5th Gen with factory 17's.
Talk about ***** envy ?
over bumpy roads, it almost felt like the stock set up, but once I made the tires break loose, I was way past the limits of a stock car.
When Jason walked in, I was all grins. I was so busy at the shop after I did his shocks, I forgot to call him to say the car was done...He called around 4:30, and I didn't get back to him til around 6pm when things started to quiet down. Once he got in, I gave him his keys, and he paid. I gave him a break since I knew he was gonna buy me drinks later. In the books, Shock replacement totals out 5.6hrs.
1.5hrs/front, and 1.3hrs/rear. Thats where the estimates for $300 is coming from. I'll tell you something, given I've done so much work on Maximas, I get the front shocks out in 5 minutes each side. The rear, I'm not gonna glorify my time in the back seat, while my body was in a totally "pretzel-like" shape.
Overall it took me 2.8hrs on the clock. Kind of sucks, but I'm gonna have to adjust my rates for shock/spring replacements, cause the rear is labor intensive. Sorry to any potential customers.
If anyone is interested, Eibach $220, H&R $240, Tokico $270.
I have close ties with rim manufacturers, and tires, so ask for extreme competitive pricing, that'll blow you over.

-Peace [/QUOTE]

 

I used the 33% off discount at http://www.carparts.com.
code #1963005 (only good for 1st time buyers).
good for upto $100 off a $300 purchase.
I got my Tokico shocks (front & rear) for $278 SHIPPED.
Shipping alone was $35 so in essence i paid $243 for all of the shocks!

 

Do they carry Tokicos for 4th Generations? I could'nt find them at Carparts.com.

 

They have them for your car.
But if you want them you have to get the part number from elsewhere (i got my part number from Stillen's Website) and have it on hand when you call.
Give them the discount code to get your 33% off.

 

Great, I'll try that. Thanks!

 

Do you have the Tokicos part #

 

5th gen part numbers:
HU2943 (Rears)...$69.99 x 2
HB3189 (Front)...$101.10 x 1
HB3188 (Front)...$101.10 x 1
Call CarParts.com & give them this code: 1963005 for 33% off
(only can be used if you're a 1st time buyer)
(33% off for upto $300... Maximum discount is $100)

SO...all 4 Tokico shocks will cost about $240 + shipping.

UPDATE!!
Modified Part Numbers & Prices cuz they old stuff was wrong.
I cancelled my order @ http://www.carparts.com cuz i could forsee it turning into a nightmare (also cuz of the negative feedback i've been hearing about the Tokico's). Dunno what the hell I'm gonna do now...maybe get Cattman Coilovers or something...who knows.


[Edited by My 4DSC on 11-29-2000 at 10:14 PM]

 

I just got my 2001 SE sterling mist auto (could not find 5 speed) and was thinking about doing something to it that would not look too radical or affect reliability, but would improve performance, so get ready for a bunch of (stupid to you) questions. I appreciate any help you can give me. What difference in appearance do the Tokicos make? The Eibach? Do you have to get both, or can you just get the Tokicos? I know the eibachs are springs, but what do they do besides lower the car? Do you have to worry more about potholes, etc.? I don't want anything that looks too much like I'm racing around, cause my wife will kill me with my past driving record.
Thanks--Gregg

 

Hogan,

Thank you for that fine technical analysis!!

BTW I am BACK!!! The show is finally over..

Jason
00 Maxima with 2% secret sauce

 

Hulk:
A few more questions. What are H&R wheel spacers? Do you recommend them with the Tokicos and Eibach? Are the Tokicos only worthwhile with the Eibach? One of the previous posts referred to poblems with the Tokicos. Was he correct? Finally, what is the breakdown (parts and labor) of the cost of the Eibach, Tokicos, and H&R wheel spacers? I am in NJ, so you're only an hour away.
Thanks--Gregg

 

I'm not seeing the tokicos on carparts... did you have to call them? Also, if I get the eibachs, should I get the camber plates? They're only $25 or so... minus discount.

Thanks

 

Hulk:
A few more questions. What are H&R wheel spacers? Do you recommend them with the Tokicos and Eibach? Are the Tokicos only worthwhile with the Eibach? One of the previous posts referred to poblems with the Tokicos. Was he correct? Finally, what is the breakdown (parts and labor) of the cost of the Eibach, Tokicos, and H&R wheel spacers? I am in NJ, so you're only an hour away.
Thanks--Gregg [/I][/QUOTE]

Hey there,

First of all, yo its ok's name is Hogan not "Hulk"
and to answer you questions(Hogan,correct me if I am wrong)
1 H&R wheel spacer sits between your wheel and your rotor, they give your car a slightly wider track, thus better looks and slight better handling.
2 Tokico will work with any after market spring. IMO because the 5th gen Max sits a little lower in the back and the H&R is a even 1.6" drop all 4 corners vs Eibachs setup which is a 1.3" in the front and a even 1" in the back. It gives the car a more "balanced" look.
3 I absolutely love the combo! Read my post" just installed the Tokicos today"
4 Email Hogan at yoitsok@aol.com for more detail on prices and etc.

Hope that was helpful

Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

Waaaaasssssssuuuuuuuppppp?

 

you missed Hogano. I had to pitch in my .02

Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2% secret sauce

 

I thought I type "maxima.org" in my broswer. How did I end up in the bronx zoo, hummm???????


Jason
00 Maxima SE A/T with 2 % monkeyness