Tokico Illuminas

Rider · 10-19-2009, 01:36 PM

Anyone use these? I have a 97 Maxima SE with 134K on OEM suspension and I'm due for a change. Not sure I need the adjustability but I heard they provide a great ride.

Homeslice · 10-19-2009, 01:46 PM

I had them once. They're definitely better than KYB GR2's, but not as good as KYB AGX's or Konis or Bilsteins in my opinion. Also, if you don't need the adjustability, then you could get the Tokico HP for less money (they are equivalent to the middle stiffness setting on the Illuminas, and they are blue unlike the Illuminas which are white)

RACER X · 10-19-2009, 02:36 PM

^ agreed

i've had the HPs and AGX's

Rider · 10-19-2009, 02:58 PM

Should I replace the mounts and bearings as well?

Homeslice · 10-19-2009, 03:08 PM

I would replace the bearings, they're cheap anyway. But the mounts don't need to be replaced unless you see tears in the rubber.

RACER X · 10-19-2009, 03:39 PM

w/ 134k i would......if you plan on keeping the car.

Rider · 10-19-2009, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RACER X

w/ 134k i would......if you plan on keeping the car.

Yep it's a keeper. It's paid for and a nice daily driver. I plan on giving to my son in 4 years when he turns 16.
It would be cool for him, I bought the car a month after he was born.

Scot · 10-20-2009, 08:20 PM

they are good price point shocks. I had them on a rabbit GTI

10-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Tokico Illuminas Anyone use these? I have a 97 Maxima SE with 134K on OEM suspension and I'm due for a change. Not sure I need the adjustability but I heard they provide a great ride.

10-19-2009, 02:36 PM	#3
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	^ agreed i've had the HPs and AGX's __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-19-2009, 03:39 PM	#6
RACER X AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Richmond, Tx Moto: '10 Tuono Factory Posts: 4,569	w/ 134k i would......if you plan on keeping the car. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ 2014 GROM! 181cc of FURY 2010 Aprilia Tuono Factory - SOLD 2009 SFV Gladius - SOLD 2008 Hayabusa - SOLD.

10-19-2009, 01:46 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I had them once. They're definitely better than KYB GR2's, but not as good as KYB AGX's or Konis or Bilsteins in my opinion. Also, if you don't need the adjustability, then you could get the Tokico HP for less money (they are equivalent to the middle stiffness setting on the Illuminas, and they are blue unlike the Illuminas which are white)

10-19-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Should I replace the mounts and bearings as well?

10-19-2009, 03:08 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I would replace the bearings, they're cheap anyway. But the mounts don't need to be replaced unless you see tears in the rubber.

10-20-2009, 08:20 PM	#8
Scot Kneedragger Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Va Moto: varies Posts: 227	they are good price point shocks. I had them on a rabbit GTI