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Wow, that's a better deal than the one I got! Looks like a change of plans for us! Tokico's are good struts. The difference is they are self adjusting (no manual adjust knob). I guess it's good and bad. Originally posted by baco99:
the cheapest i could find were Koni "Sport" shocks for $112.72 each with free shipping if they were ordered separately and used the 33% coupon. not bad. are these "Sport" shocks the right ones? are they the adjustable ones?
also, are tokico shocks any good? adjustable?
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brian ------------------ 95 Contour mtx V6 TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ SHO shop front STB/ Dynomax Muffler/ Resonator removed/ Quaker State Synthetic Oil/ Removed Hood Liner/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ Debadgerized/ Kanueberized/ Richmond shift knob/ KKM pedals/ Lighted Moon Roof switch/ new cup holder/ Xenon "cool blue" headlights
95 Contour mtx V6
69 Chevy C/10 pickup 307ci
02 Honda Accord
TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ Spax struts in front/ Magnaflow Muffler/ Dual angled 3" tips/ Resonator removed/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ E1 wheels/ BFG G-force KDW 215/50's/ '98 SE ground effects to be painted (for sale)
3rd gear synchro has issues.
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How come the rear ones aren't listed? I've heard rumors that the rears are short in supply for some reason.
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Koni's are adjustable for compression only, while Tokico has two models, the HP which is non-adjustable, and the Illumina, which is five point adjustable for both compression and rebound. I heard that Tokico is supposed to release aftermarket struts for the Contour, but I haven't heard when. Kinda funny because they're the OEM for the SVT Contour.
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Dion, did you say Tokico makes the OEM strut for the SVT? They make a pretty rugged strut from what I hear. Do we really need to change em if we add Eibachs? Will they wear out prematurely?
1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
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it's not really the quality of the strut, Dan. It's the fact that with the smaller spring the strut is under a constant compression that's higher than that of stock. Yes, a good strut will take it longer, but you need one that is designed for a shorter spring.... as in, not the OEM Tokicos.
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Silver Frost/Midnight Blue.
Leda Coilovers.
K&N Drop-In Air Filter.
Quaife ATB Differential.
B&M Short Shifter.
PIAA Superwhite 9005 + 9006.
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1999 Amazon Green SVT Contour (#554/2760)
Stock SVT Duratec V6 with:
Intake- K&N filter/75mm MAF meter
Exhaust- MSDS Y-pipe/Bassani catback
Durability-Ford "dual mode" damper, Mobil 1/K&N oil filter
179.2 FWHP at 6900 RPM
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ok...i have been thinking about this. if i get eibachs in the front and back, my car will be lower. that is ok with me. if i keep the stock struts, they will wear out prematurely. so, i will need to get koni's. if i set the koni's on the highest setting with the lower eibachs, will my tires still scrape the fender lip when i hit pumps? i have tried rolling the fender and it still scrapes when i have 2 passengers inthe back seat. lastly, can i get eibachs and a set of konis for the back and temporarily keep the stock struts in the front until i get more $$? or is this stupid?
1998 E0 SVT #3128, T-Red
2001 Infiniti G20t
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Baco99,
I've got Leda springs and my stock struts still. I've had this set-up for a little over a month now, and no problems yet with the struts. I'm going to replace them as soon as I can though
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TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ SHO shop front STB/ Dynomax Muffler/ Resonator removed/ Quaker State Synthetic Oil/ Removed Hood Liner/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ Debadgerized/ Kanueberized/ Richmond shift knob/ KKM pedals/ Lighted Moon Roof switch/ new cup holder/ Xenon "cool blue" headlights
95 Contour mtx V6
69 Chevy C/10 pickup 307ci
02 Honda Accord
TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ Spax struts in front/ Magnaflow Muffler/ Dual angled 3" tips/ Resonator removed/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ E1 wheels/ BFG G-force KDW 215/50's/ '98 SE ground effects to be painted (for sale)
3rd gear synchro has issues.
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Originally posted by fwhyte:
Baco99,
I've got Leda springs and my stock struts still. I've had this set-up for a little over a month now, and no problems yet with the struts. I'm going to replace them as soon as I can though
fwhyte, do you have a wheel/tire upgrade? any problems with rubbing in the rear with the new springs? i can pick up the eibachs from carparts with the coupon for 200 including shipping. what do you think?
1998 E0 SVT #3128, T-Red
2001 Infiniti G20t
1974.5 MG B GT
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Depending on how long it takes you to replace your stock struts, I'd say go for it. I have the stock 14" wheels with 60 profile tires and no rubbing. The Leda springs are supposed to be a 2 inch drop too. Originally posted by baco99:
fwhyte,
do you have a wheel/tire upgrade? any problems with rubbing in the rear with the new springs? i can pick up the eibachs from carparts with the coupon for 200 including shipping. what do you think? ------------------ 95 Contour mtx V6 TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ SHO shop front STB/ Dynomax Muffler/ Resonator removed/ Quaker State Synthetic Oil/ Removed Hood Liner/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ Debadgerized/ Kanueberized/ Richmond shift knob/ KKM pedals/ Lighted Moon Roof switch/ new cup holder/ Xenon "cool blue" headlights
95 Contour mtx V6
69 Chevy C/10 pickup 307ci
02 Honda Accord
TH Fix/ Tru Rev Induction/ Leda Springs/ Spax struts in front/ Magnaflow Muffler/ Dual angled 3" tips/ Resonator removed/ Pioneer 8200 deck/ E1 wheels/ BFG G-force KDW 215/50's/ '98 SE ground effects to be painted (for sale)
3rd gear synchro has issues.
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