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dxray 07-07-2005 06:47 PM

Tokico's & Eibach's Installed PICS
 
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The drive is way better than stock. Very tight but not too harsh. The research says 15% stiffer than stock and I would agree with that. This is a great set-up for the every day driver who wants to have a little fun in the turns now and again.

PennyKnotOff 07-07-2005 06:57 PM

Looks good. I still need to get some new shocks to. How was the install?

7th_Sign_Civic 07-07-2005 07:00 PM

i wonder whats better: tokico or kyb agx???? cause i have the agx with tein s. techs

dxray 07-07-2005 07:14 PM


Originally Posted by PennyKnotOff
Looks good. I still need to get some new shocks to. How was the install?

I did not do the install myself. My friend did at his shop but to answer your question it went very smooth. It took 3 hrs and the new components went in just as easy as the stock ones came out. No problems.

PennyKnotOff 07-07-2005 07:16 PM

That's cool, i'm considering the tokico's to. Ride smooth? I got an 01 coupe dropped on the prokit.

EnProceso 07-07-2005 07:17 PM

good stuff i have tokicos and was thinking of swapping my goldlines for the prokit.

ADS 07-07-2005 07:17 PM

I have knoi yellows with neuspeed springs and i love them

dxray 07-07-2005 10:24 PM


Originally Posted by PennyKnotOff
That's cool, i'm considering the tokico's to. Ride smooth? I got an 01 coupe dropped on the prokit.

The ride is smoother than I expected. The Tokico's will handle up to a 2 inch drop without blowing out. It feels very close to stock but handles much better thanks to the pro-kit.

soonercivic 07-07-2005 11:13 PM

Looks good, gonna order them myself. What wheel and tire size do you have in that pic?

cj2185 07-07-2005 11:15 PM

i planning to have the same set up except i will put the sportlines in. Looks nice man.

dxray 07-07-2005 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by soonercivic
Looks good, gonna order them myself. What wheel and tire size do you have in that pic?

205 40 17's. Here is a before pic with stock struts and springs. The Tokico's and pro-kit really made a difference and the springs may settle another .25 inches in the next few months.

soonercivic 07-07-2005 11:39 PM

Looks good, i got 215/45/17's on mine so the wheel gap should be less. i think i just decided what kit to get. Once again, looks good. Thanks

Nameless 07-08-2005 12:12 AM

I have the exact same set up as you,the ride feels better than stock to me as well. I'm also on 215/45/17 tires which helps the ride a little bit in the comfort area lol. Here are some pics of how low it is, might give you an idea how it may look like, soonercivic.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...ictures182.jpg

sorry didnt mean to jack your thread or anythin...

soonercivic 07-08-2005 12:27 AM


Originally Posted by Nameless
I have the exact same set up as you,the ride feels better than stock to me as well. I'm also on 215/45/17 tires which helps the ride a little bit in the comfort area lol. Here are some pics of how low it is, might give you an idea how it may look like, soonercivic.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y10...ictures182.jpg

sorry didnt mean to jack your thread or anythin...

Thanks man. Its nice to see that setup with the same size tires. Both cars look good. Ill order mine soon. By the way, how big is that gap? Its kinda hard to tell in the pic. Thanks for the info!

R3DL1N3 07-08-2005 12:45 AM

ive got prokit as well. i was thinking of getting the blues. those look good. how does it take a corner?

Blahman240 07-08-2005 12:49 AM


Originally Posted by 7th_Sign_Civic
i wonder whats better: tokico or kyb agx???? cause i have the agx with tein s. techs

I'd say the tokico hp blues and the kyb agx are pretty much in the same class when it comes to quality.

cj2185 07-08-2005 01:19 AM

how does the 205/40/17 ride w/ that setup?
I need tires and i dont know if i want 205/40 or 215/40.

mxcivic 07-08-2005 02:34 AM


Originally Posted by dxray
The ride is smoother than I expected. The Tokico's will handle up to a 2 inch drop without blowing out. It feels very close to stock but handles much better thanks to the pro-kit.


r u sure? so im not goint to have problems if i use tokicos whit my skunk2

dxray 07-08-2005 06:44 AM


Originally Posted by cj2185
how does the 205/40/17 ride w/ that setup?
I need tires and i dont know if i want 205/40 or 215/40.

The ride feels great to me however I cannot compare it to 215 40 or 45's because I have never driven on that particular set up. I can say it feels surprisingly close to stock and the roads here rough.

Black03civic 07-08-2005 06:50 AM

on 03+ vics the holes have to be drilled to 16mm right instead of 14mm, looks good on your car bythe way

dxray 07-08-2005 07:07 AM


Originally Posted by mxcivic
r u sure? so im not goint to have problems if i use tokicos whit my skunk2

I guess it depends on how low your springs are and if they have settled any. Some members here have them with sportlines, teins, and neuspeeds and they seem happy. Check the parts/reviews section and you will see what I mean. There is someone there who has their Tokico's with skunk2 coilovers.
Tokico sells a suspension package that consists of Tokico HP's and Tokico springs that will give you a 1.4 inch drop so I figured a 1 inch drop would be safe for me.

dxray 07-08-2005 07:14 AM


Originally Posted by R3DL1N3
ive got prokit as well. i was thinking of getting the blues. those look good. how does it take a corner?

Very good. Steering response is quicker than ever, body lean has been reduced, and the ability to really pull through the turns is fun. :hgrin:

jayrck81 07-08-2005 07:15 AM

anyone feel like trading springs, I have the Eibach Pro-Kit springs but want to go a little lower like the Sportlines. Anyone interested. Sorry about jacking the thread, ill move it to wtt/wtb thread if you want, just thought it would be a good place to put it because you were talking about the pro-kit

dxray 07-08-2005 07:17 AM


Originally Posted by Black03civic
on 03+ vics the holes have to be drilled to 16mm right instead of 14mm, looks good on your car bythe way

Thanks. You are right, the struts have to be modified for 03 and up Civics. I am not sure what this drilling would do to the warranty though?

MIVtec 07-08-2005 08:45 AM

i have the blues on 225 40/ 18 tires and wheels w/ prokit, The ride is wonderful and very smooth just the right amount of stiffness. They take bumps extremely well Defenitely recommended!!!

BlackFire 07-08-2005 08:52 AM

I have Tokicos with H&R Sport Springs and stock size tires on 99 S.i. wheels, and I love the ride. A lot better than stock, but a bit stiffer than the ProKit.

Your car looks good on those. Hope you enjoy the setup!!

cubanmike26 07-08-2005 10:17 AM


Originally Posted by dxray
The ride feels great to me however I cannot compare it to 215 40 or 45's because I have never driven on that particular set up. I can say it feels surprisingly close to stock and the roads here rough.

I have Sportlines and the HPs as well..., had it on my 04 for 8 months and no probs whatsoever...still lovin' it.
As for your question, I had 215-40-16 tires before and they felt way better than riding on stock shocks, no more bouncy feeling, and handled great, but then I upgraded to 55 tires and the ride is even smoother, but handling decreased a little because of the bigger tires.

mxcivic 07-08-2005 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by cubanmike26
I have Sportlines and the HPs as well..., had it on my 04 for 8 months and no probs whatsoever...still lovin' it.
As for your question, I had 215-40-16 tires before and they felt way better than riding on stock shocks, no more bouncy feeling, and handled great, but then I upgraded to 55 tires and the ride is even smoother, but handling decreased a little because of the bigger tires.


Have u drill any parto to install the shocks ?

03CivicEX4Door 07-08-2005 12:49 PM

looks sweet, did you go with the sportlines? if i go with Progress technology spring's and factory strut's \ springs how long will the factory strut's and spring's last ?

soonercivic 07-08-2005 12:56 PM


Originally Posted by 03CivicEX4Door
looks sweet, did you go with the sportlines? if i go with Progress technology spring's and factory strut's \ springs how long will the factory strut's and spring's last ?

It varies. A friend of mine put a prokit on his stock shocks and they blew the next day. Another guy i know had them on his for 3 years with not problems. Its hit or miss, cant count on anything.


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