TOKICO ZX2 HEAVY DUTY & EIBACH SPRINGS

[Street-Import]

Hi guys, I got a deal for 4 struts Tokico Heavy duty Part number M-18000-Z2 (black struts) with the Eibach Pro-kit spring set. Everything cost me 340$US shipped to my door, and everything is BRAND NEW in box.

I was thinking to buy the Tokico High performance struts, but thats a pretty good deal I think.

Would that be a good setup for my mx3? I heard Eibach springs are the best with these struts...

I saw on another post that ZX2 struts drop of 0.5" and these springs of 1.0" so that would be perfect 1.5" since I have a body kit and I dont want to break it everytime I get a little bump...

what do you think? I am about to order them tonight, I would appreciate any suggestions or advices...
thanks alot

<small>[ December 12, 2003, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: Pat ]</small>

[Zebaj]

Quality struts, and quality springs my friend. I think you've hit the nail on the head. I wouldn't worry too much about the drop unless you have plans that would interfere with ride height. Just don't go too much lower. Speed bumps will catch up with you. peace.

[GuidoBiRiChiNo]

I have this setup and the drop is about 4cm... but struts are TOO soft. I recommend to stiffen them before put them in. Each bump my 17" scratch inside the wheel well...

[Street-Import]

damn, should I rather go with the Tokico performance ZX2 struts then?

Which springs are the best? I dont really care about the drop..

<small>[ December 16, 2003, 08:23 AM: Message edited by: Pat ]</small>

[Steeb]

zx2 struts were valved to match eibach struts. they should be a decent combo. i have not had zx2 struts but ive had the tokico hp's. they are pretty soft

[Sam Baker]

my experience with zx2s (currently on my car) is that they're really soft. the springs are stiff, and even out so that you wont bottom out, and get a nice drop overall. eibachs are some of da best out there, so i've heard. the setup is good combined, but zx2's with anything else.. i duno really. haha, good luck w/ ur suspension man
~ sam

[Street-Import]

just ordered them last week, I should receive everything soon.

What can I use to stiffen the struts if they are too soft like Guido was saying?

I will be running 17" too and the road here in quebec are pretty bad...

thanks for your help guys

[GuidoBiRiChiNo]

Pat,
If you're running 215/40 17 they won't rub. I am currently running 215/45...

Anyway the ride is TOO soft.. I suggest you to revalve them.

[Street-Import]

What do you need to do to revalve them?

Isnt possible to make the springs stiffer by adding some kind of spacers to the struts...?

[GuidoBiRiChiNo]

I am not an expert, but to revalve them means that you change the oil to a more viscous one and you put more restrictive bafflets where it passes.

[Steeb]

koni's can be revalved. tokicos cannot.

[Street-Import]

so the tokico heavy duty are oil shock? I was hoping they would be gas struts like the tokico premium

[Steeb]

tokico are gas shock/struts depending on application and cannot be revalved.

[Street-Import]

ok nice, anyway I hope everything will be nice. I heard its a pretty good combo tokico heavy duty / eibach pro set.

I will just make sure to do like Guido said and use 215/40 17 tires... so nothing rub at all.

I will order the rest of the parts I need this week. I was also wondering, on the FAQ the guy bought the camber bolts from canadian tire. But would these camber bolts do the job ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2449333736&category=33630

let me know plz, cant wait to install these struts & springs. I am also adding strut bars and a rear whiteline sway bar and 17" wheels. Should be fun to drive in the curves now

[Taras]

Also depends on your wheel width and offset whether they are going to rub or not. Tire choice can also make a difference.