So I'm still up in the air about shocks...

GrandpaGofast · 08-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Really want to decide what the best route to go on new shocks.
Was going to go w/ the econo Tokico blues, but wonder if the
Konis are worth the xtra money....for a sunday driver....in the mountains.

Sh0ty · 08-04-2009, 11:42 PM

I can't tell you anything about the Tokicos, but the Konis are fantastic. I have them on my DD and leave them set soft for Michigan roads, but tighten them up on weekends for some fun. They really iron out the bumps in soft and then make sure you feel when the pavement changes color when set to hard.

GrandpaGofast · 08-12-2009, 10:51 AM

Ordered the Konis and a set of poly bushings from 2s-r-us yesterday.
Thanks for the advice.
GP

GrandpaGofast · 08-13-2009, 12:04 AM

Got the goods ! will update.

camry90 · 12-04-2009, 08:49 AM

what's the part number? so you use MK2 shox for the MK1?

EDIT: ok nevermind i found it... how can i delete my post?

but are those inserts?

scottohno · 12-08-2009, 12:11 AM

inserts are fine if yur strut has a locknut at the base of the shock shaft. i have kyb inserts. no complaints

rails · 01-09-2010, 04:21 AM

Scott, I have KYB inserts as well but on the standard springs. Somehow it just doesn't feel right. Which springs did you mate the inserts with?

scottohno · 01-09-2010, 10:57 PM

i used eibach springs. i got the pro kit at a very reasonable price from importreplacementparts.com and i like how they eliminated the sag of stock springs and gave the car a stance and a bit of rigidity. notice i said a bit, you arent in a rally car and youre not scraping paint stripes either. i like them

if you have the 198_ springs they definantly need replacing. trust me. mine handles great with this setup and i paid just shy of $400 altogether.

tjmr2 · 01-13-2010, 12:58 AM

I have an 89 NA, KYB GR2 inserts, Eibach Pro Kit lowering 1", Poly bushings everywhere along with Addco 3/4" sway bars front and rear. Still running stock basketweave 14" wheels and tires. While sometimes I swear I can run over a dime and tell you which side was up this car truly handles like a go cart.

scottohno · 01-14-2010, 12:36 AM

poly bushings and sway bars come after a bigger project for me.

back to the post, he should do them first. eibachs are good springs, and i didnt even need a compressor to get them on

id say get the ST sway bar front and rear kit from twosrus and get the poly bushings. you will be very happy in the mountains.

by the by, the eiback springs RAISED my car because my old ones had 220k on them. they needed replacing...

08-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
GrandpaGofast Have tools, will cob it. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mid Atlantic USA Posts: 148 Thanks: 35 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	So I'm still up in the air about shocks... Really want to decide what the best route to go on new shocks. Was going to go w/ the econo Tokico blues, but wonder if the Konis are worth the xtra money....for a sunday driver....in the mountains.

08-13-2009, 12:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
GrandpaGofast Have tools, will cob it. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mid Atlantic USA Posts: 148 Thanks: 35 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Got the goods ! will update. Last edited by GrandpaGofast; 08-13-2009 at 12:27 AM..

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camry90 No Skills Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	what's the part number? so you use MK2 shox for the MK1? EDIT: ok nevermind i found it... how can i delete my post? but are those inserts? Last edited by camry90; 12-04-2009 at 09:03 AM..

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08-04-2009, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sh0ty Armchair Racer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Novi, MI Posts: 1,273 Thanks: 22 Thanked 57 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I can't tell you anything about the Tokicos, but the Konis are fantastic. I have them on my DD and leave them set soft for Michigan roads, but tighten them up on weekends for some fun. They really iron out the bumps in soft and then make sure you feel when the pavement changes color when set to hard.

08-12-2009, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
GrandpaGofast Have tools, will cob it. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mid Atlantic USA Posts: 148 Thanks: 35 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ordered the Konis and a set of poly bushings from 2s-r-us yesterday. Thanks for the advice. GP

12-08-2009, 12:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
scottohno control your hose Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 5,100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 93 Times in 83 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	inserts are fine if yur strut has a locknut at the base of the shock shaft. i have kyb inserts. no complaints

01-09-2010, 04:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
rails No Skills Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Scott, I have KYB inserts as well but on the standard springs. Somehow it just doesn't feel right. Which springs did you mate the inserts with?

01-09-2010, 10:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
scottohno control your hose Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 5,100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 93 Times in 83 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	i used eibach springs. i got the pro kit at a very reasonable price from importreplacementparts.com and i like how they eliminated the sag of stock springs and gave the car a stance and a bit of rigidity. notice i said a bit, you arent in a rally car and youre not scraping paint stripes either. i like them if you have the 198_ springs they definantly need replacing. trust me. mine handles great with this setup and i paid just shy of $400 altogether.

01-13-2010, 12:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
tjmr2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I have an 89 NA, KYB GR2 inserts, Eibach Pro Kit lowering 1", Poly bushings everywhere along with Addco 3/4" sway bars front and rear. Still running stock basketweave 14" wheels and tires. While sometimes I swear I can run over a dime and tell you which side was up this car truly handles like a go cart.

01-14-2010, 12:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
scottohno control your hose Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fox Lake, IL Posts: 5,100 Thanks: 43 Thanked 93 Times in 83 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	poly bushings and sway bars come after a bigger project for me. back to the post, he should do them first. eibachs are good springs, and i didnt even need a compressor to get them on id say get the ST sway bar front and rear kit from twosrus and get the poly bushings. you will be very happy in the mountains. by the by, the eiback springs RAISED my car because my old ones had 220k on them. they needed replacing...