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.

 

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

 

very clean, fogs are kinda wierd but other then that it looks great...

 

ehh they are growing on me i think... i wanted to try something different, instead of seeing the same old thing everywhere, i tend to get sick of things quick, so we will see

 

I like the fogs. Looks better than stock

 

thanks!

 

Hahaha. It's my old rims! Funny to see objects you once owned in pictures from some other location.

 

i like your fogs also. i want to do something like that to my 96 GLE, too bad my fog light holes are non-existing with the stock bumper.

 

id swap those wheels for 2k2+ wheels if i was you.

BTW what springs are you using ?

 

also did you pick upu ew strut bearins and spring isolaters for the install ?

 

nice car, how do the tokicos handle?

 

nice drop ...

 

looking real nice

 

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?

 

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/article85.html

zazon, how long ago did you install the suspension? Looks really good welcome to the club

 

same question...

 

Tokico Illumina kit = Tokico springs.. 1.5"f/1.3"r

 

thanks : springs have been on roughly 2 weeks... i think its almost safe to say they have totally settled, although i dont really know what im talking about, lol.

 

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).

 

read the first post, they handle incredibly

 

no, i planned on it, but after inspecting them while doing the install, i noticed everything looked great, bearings, top mounts, gaskets, dustboots were immaculate. (77k miles).

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

 

nice drop, next OME fog lights???

 

ehh, trying something different, i guess i want to be different (not to mention save 150 bucks, haha) also, i dont even use them much

 

looking good, i want illuminia's now

 

they are fantastic. what are you running now?

 

GR-2's, which definitely get the job done, i just want adjustability for different weather conditions

 

nice, its a big plus

 

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

 

ur fogs look like mines

 

nice drop. reminds me of when i had H&R on my car. naiji, you rocking the stilen lip just like me. mines isnt painted yet either. lol

 

DAMN your engine bay is CLEANNNNN!

 

1) let car warm up 2) pressure wash 3) degreaser on grungy stuff 4) pressure wash 5) armorall and shut the hood while running.

poor mans steam treatment

 

are those hellas?

 

Anyone know if the drop of the Illumina kit is even on a 5spd?

 

How much was the kit(did I miss that part)?? You get it from Custom Maxima or somewhere else??