Suspension and Chassis Questions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?
View Poll Results: which ones should I get?
billstien HD
6
35.29%
koni reds
4
23.53%
koni yellows
2
11.76%
tokico illumina 5-way
5
29.41%
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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From: Lansdale Pa
Car: 90 RS
Engine: 305 TBI - LT1 Cam
Transmission: T56
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please vote: shocks

this goes along with my other posts, because I'm not sure which ones I want to go with. I spent 2 hours reading on here last night, and now I am probably less sure than i was yesterday. So I'll leave it up to the audience.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt
you can't beat koni.

the extra weight savings from you wallet helps too
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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I would go with Billstien
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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just installed Illuminas to replace my failing Tokico HP's. Night and day difference! i love the illuminas. Its also fun trying the different settings although ride quality seems good even on the stiffest setting. FTI #1 the softest setting is considerable better than the HP's when new.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 06:59 PM
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The main reason that I bought the Illuminas is because the rears can be adjusted by crawling into the back seat. With the Konis you have to get the rear shocks at full extension, then rotate the tops (inside the car) while a button is pushed on the body of the shock (under the car.)

I will say that the adjusters on the Tokicos leave just a little bit to be desired, but still a well made part. I've also heard that they have a really good warantee program, haven't tried it for myself.
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