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Abflug · 07-23-2011, 09:17 PM

offers from 260 € for a used set to open end!

I don´t think the ft-86 is reaching my expections so I´m going to invest into my MR2 as I already mentioned before.

NESW20 · 07-24-2011, 01:52 AM

the eibach pro-kit should be comfortable as far as springs go, while still offering improved performance over stock. the dampers can make a HUGE difference, so i would recommend spending as much as you can there. KYB AGX are pretty stiff. tokico illuminas are good, but apparently Koni yellows are some of the best for the money, and very comfortable.

26psi · 08-05-2011, 08:56 PM

I'd like to add my two cents:

I used to have the Tein-S springs with Tokico Illuminas on my '91 Turbo and while I LOVED the razor sharp turn-in and responsive steering, I ended up blowing the rear shocks just 5,000 miles into the whole venture

This probably happened for two reasons: 1) I travel down a pothole ridden So-Cal freeway everyday so I was really running a risk by daily driving my beloved 'Two 2) I did not modify the bump stops at all and I ran the highest shock setting. In hindsight this was a retarded idea but what can I say- the handling benefits were addicting

Since this whole suspension fiasco, I now run the stock OEM shock and spring set-up. Indeed I compromised killer handling characteristics for ride comfort and durability, but it's realistically the most ideal set-up for my driving habits. Plus, I paid about $100 per shock for the OEM units so the price is right

If I were to do it all over again I would probably still stick with the Tein-S springs with the Tokico Illuminas but I would be smart enough to turn down the stiffness a bit and perhaps modify the bump stops.

That's my .02 cents. Okay, it was more like .25 cents

Abflug · 08-11-2011, 10:35 AM

Thank you for your comments!

I think I can´t go wrong with oem j-spec bilstein shocks and the eibach pro kit!

07-24-2011, 01:52 AM	#16
NESW20 2.1L 3SGTE Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: MR2 Turbo & Tacoma Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,248 Thanks: 29 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	the eibach pro-kit should be comfortable as far as springs go, while still offering improved performance over stock. the dampers can make a HUGE difference, so i would recommend spending as much as you can there. KYB AGX are pretty stiff. tokico illuminas are good, but apparently Koni yellows are some of the best for the money, and very comfortable. __________________ 1991 MR2 Turbo - 2.1L high compression stroker 3SGTE 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road - All-Pro front bumper, Old Man Emu shocks, Old Man Emu HD front coils, All-Pro leafs 1990 240SX Coupe - sold 2008 Civic Si Sedan

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07-23-2011, 09:17 PM	#15
Abflug Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: MR2 Location: Land des Quattro Posts: 606 Thanks: 174 Thanked 50 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	offers from 260 € for a used set to open end! I don´t think the ft-86 is reaching my expections so I´m going to invest into my MR2 as I already mentioned before.

08-05-2011, 08:56 PM	#17
26psi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: 1991 MR2, 2008 Corolla Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'd like to add my two cents: I used to have the Tein-S springs with Tokico Illuminas on my '91 Turbo and while I LOVED the razor sharp turn-in and responsive steering, I ended up blowing the rear shocks just 5,000 miles into the whole venture This probably happened for two reasons: 1) I travel down a pothole ridden So-Cal freeway everyday so I was really running a risk by daily driving my beloved 'Two 2) I did not modify the bump stops at all and I ran the highest shock setting. In hindsight this was a retarded idea but what can I say- the handling benefits were addicting Since this whole suspension fiasco, I now run the stock OEM shock and spring set-up. Indeed I compromised killer handling characteristics for ride comfort and durability, but it's realistically the most ideal set-up for my driving habits. Plus, I paid about $100 per shock for the OEM units so the price is right If I were to do it all over again I would probably still stick with the Tein-S springs with the Tokico Illuminas but I would be smart enough to turn down the stiffness a bit and perhaps modify the bump stops. That's my .02 cents. Okay, it was more like .25 cents

08-11-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
Abflug Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: MR2 Location: Land des Quattro Posts: 606 Thanks: 174 Thanked 50 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thank you for your comments! I think I can´t go wrong with oem j-spec bilstein shocks and the eibach pro kit!

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