Tokico Shock-Are they Right? - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

MyMach03 · 11-07-2005, 08:24 PM

I am going to upgrade the shocks on my '03 Mach and found some Tokico Illuminas for a good price. It has been lowered 2" with Eibach springs. Are these what you guys would recommend or should I hold off for something else.

Phil

Lonestar 7 · 11-08-2005, 12:58 AM

Tokico's are nice we have them as stock shocks Illumina's are good for lowered cars and give you some adjustments. I for one am going with Tokico D spec's for the technology and wide range of adjustment for my car. I plan to do some road racing. There are many good shocks and strut combo's for our cars just let us know what youyr plans are and we can help with sugestions.

Mustangdude · 11-08-2005, 01:11 AM

I went with Illumina's for my lowered setup with H&R Supersports. They are 5 way adjustable and I really like them. I think I paid around $425 total from a vendor on Ebay.

Lonestar 7 · 11-08-2005, 01:32 AM

I paid 465 for my D Spec's and Voitland coils got a great deal on Ebay

MyMach03 · 11-08-2005, 04:17 PM

Thanks everyone

New Mach · 11-09-2005, 12:36 AM

I had the Illumina's on my Mach for about two weeks before swicthing them out for Koni Adjustables. Ilumina's are cheap crappy shocks with horrible rebound damping.

I have now driven Mach's with all there set-ups, Tokico, Koni and Bilstiens.
By leaps and bounds the Bilstiens are the best for street and occaisional track days.

I think people like Illumina's so well becuase the have little to know expierience with aftermarket suspension and it is an improvement over stock, but just barely.

JMO

Michael

Lonestar 7 · 11-09-2005, 01:44 AM

HAAHHA each to there own suspension is very subjective. See you in my mirror!

Mustangdude · 11-09-2005, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vffr1

I had the Illumina's on my Mach for about two weeks before swicthing them out for Koni Asjustables. llumina's are cheap crappy shocks with horrible rebound damping.

I have now driven Mach's with all there set-ups, Tokico, Koni and Bilstiens.
By leaps and bounds the Bilstiens are the best for street and occaisional track days.

I think people like Illumina's so well becuase the have little to know expierience with aftermarket suspension and it is an improvement over stock, but just barely.

JMO

Michael

Suspension Expert???

Lonestar 7 · 11-10-2005, 10:05 PM

There are many fine companies that make suspension parts you just need to figure out how your going to drive the Mach then try to find the best match. I like Evolutions suspension parts since they think out side the box plus they race what they sell.

1WiCKEDMach · 11-11-2005, 12:57 AM

I switched my rear illuminas for the koni yellows and the koni's are far superior.

mtm87tx · 11-11-2005, 02:22 AM

heard great things about Bilstien Hd's. i dont think you can go wrong with Koni, Tokico, or Bilstien. what model eibachs do you have?

mustang1353 · 11-12-2005, 09:38 AM

Go KONI's they are way better. The Tokico's seem very nice because they are better then the stock Tokico's. They are good out of the box, but will not hold up in the long run. I race AUTOCROSS and hve run both. The bill's do not adjust is why I run KONI single adjustable no need to the doubles.

ylopony · 11-24-2005, 09:25 PM

I have the Bilstein hd's on my Mach and absolutely love them. I didn't go with adjustables because I have no need.

My days at the track are done with my car. I'll let everyone else beat theirs up at the track while I keep mine looking nice and purdy over the next 30 years.

hotpart.com · 11-28-2005, 12:12 AM

Tokico has a very good shock combination with the Illumina's. They are designed for a high performance street and very mild track use such as autocross. They are by no means a track strut and shock combo unless you consider the D-Spec. The thing you need to ask yourself is what you are using the car for. If you are going to see a lot of track use and decide you are going to run a stiffer spring than the Eibach's you will need a stronger shock. Since you have lowered your vehicle two inches we suggest to our customers to use the 1987-1993 front struts whether it be the Tokico's or Koni's as the strut is shorter by 1". Make sure you run the 1994-04 rear shocks in all applications as they have the built in progressive bumpstops.

Brian Croutcher
J&M Products
www.hotpart.com
brian@hotpart.com
805-239-1558

MyMach03 · 11-29-2005, 12:19 AM

Thanks to everyone for the advise. Thanks Brian for the tip on the shorter struts. I may contact you to discuss further if you dont' mind.

hotpart.com · 11-29-2005, 12:58 AM

You are welcome to pm, email, or telephone anytime.

Brian Croutcher
J&M Products
www.hotpart.com
brian@hotpart.com
805-239-1558

11-07-2005, 08:24 PM	#1
MyMach03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 27	Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I am going to upgrade the shocks on my '03 Mach and found some Tokico Illuminas for a good price. It has been lowered 2" with Eibach springs. Are these what you guys would recommend or should I hold off for something else. Phil

11-08-2005, 12:58 AM	#2
Lonestar 7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,105	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? Tokico's are nice we have them as stock shocks Illumina's are good for lowered cars and give you some adjustments. I for one am going with Tokico D spec's for the technology and wide range of adjustment for my car. I plan to do some road racing. There are many good shocks and strut combo's for our cars just let us know what youyr plans are and we can help with sugestions.

11-08-2005, 01:11 AM	#3
Mustangdude Orange Peel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,494	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I went with Illumina's for my lowered setup with H&R Supersports. They are 5 way adjustable and I really like them. I think I paid around $425 total from a vendor on Ebay.

11-08-2005, 01:32 AM	#4
Lonestar 7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,105	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I paid 465 for my D Spec's and Voitland coils got a great deal on Ebay

11-08-2005, 04:17 PM	#5
MyMach03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 27	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? Thanks everyone

11-09-2005, 12:36 AM	#6
New Mach Team Comp Orange Pres. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 927	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I had the Illumina's on my Mach for about two weeks before swicthing them out for Koni Adjustables. Ilumina's are cheap crappy shocks with horrible rebound damping. I have now driven Mach's with all there set-ups, Tokico, Koni and Bilstiens. By leaps and bounds the Bilstiens are the best for street and occaisional track days. I think people like Illumina's so well becuase the have little to know expierience with aftermarket suspension and it is an improvement over stock, but just barely. JMO Michael __________________ 2004 Comp. Orange Mach 1/AUTO Performance: K&N Filter Magnaflow X-Pipe Magnaflow Cat-Back Predator Diablo Tune Suspension: Griggs Rear Springs/300 lbs. Koni Yellow Adjustable MM CC Plates MM Front Coilovers MM Adjustable Rear LCA MM Full length SFC MM 4-pt K-Member Brace MM Steel Braided Brake Lines Appearance: 35W DDM HID Lights S281 Rear Deck Spoiler MRT 3" Rolled Exhaust Tips Ford 8.8 Axle Cover Saleen Matt Black 18x9 Nitto Extreme 555 275/35/18 *SOLD 2017* Last edited by New Mach; 11-10-2005 at 12:05 AM.

11-09-2005, 01:44 AM	#7
Lonestar 7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,105	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? HAAHHA each to there own suspension is very subjective. See you in my mirror!

11-10-2005, 10:05 PM	#9
Lonestar 7 Guest Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,105	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? There are many fine companies that make suspension parts you just need to figure out how your going to drive the Mach then try to find the best match. I like Evolutions suspension parts since they think out side the box plus they race what they sell.

11-11-2005, 12:57 AM	#10
1WiCKEDMach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Union City Ca Posts: 860	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I switched my rear illuminas for the koni yellows and the koni's are far superior. __________________ 2003 Torch Red Mach 1, K&N, 99 cobra intake, Magnaflows, MRT Black Tips, UPR quadrant & Firewall adjuster, tokico Illuminas H&R Supersports MM panhard rod, CCplates, Hawk Pads, Slotted/Drilled Rotors, SLP Xpipe, 4.10s, 31spline Moser axles, 31spline traction Lock, Black DD 18x9&10x10 FR500 Wheels, Bridgestone Pole Position Tires. 12.9@105mph 1.88 60ftVid of 12.9 Pass 308.8rwhp 323rwtq SAE Other Stangs: 1992 Lx 5.0 Vert 1966 Mustang

11-11-2005, 02:22 AM	#11
mtm87tx Guest Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 1,836	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? heard great things about Bilstien Hd's. i dont think you can go wrong with Koni, Tokico, or Bilstien. what model eibachs do you have?

11-12-2005, 09:38 AM	#12
mustang1353 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sandy spring, MD Posts: 69	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? Go KONI's they are way better. The Tokico's seem very nice because they are better then the stock Tokico's. They are good out of the box, but will not hold up in the long run. I race AUTOCROSS and hve run both. The bill's do not adjust is why I run KONI single adjustable no need to the doubles. __________________ 2004 MACH 1 RED 2003 GT Vert (Steeda) 1993 Cobra

11-24-2005, 09:25 PM	#13
ylopony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,043	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? I have the Bilstein hd's on my Mach and absolutely love them. I didn't go with adjustables because I have no need. My days at the track are done with my car. I'll let everyone else beat theirs up at the track while I keep mine looking nice and purdy over the next 30 years.

11-28-2005, 12:12 AM	#14
hotpart.com Guest Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 8	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? Tokico has a very good shock combination with the Illumina's. They are designed for a high performance street and very mild track use such as autocross. They are by no means a track strut and shock combo unless you consider the D-Spec. The thing you need to ask yourself is what you are using the car for. If you are going to see a lot of track use and decide you are going to run a stiffer spring than the Eibach's you will need a stronger shock. Since you have lowered your vehicle two inches we suggest to our customers to use the 1987-1993 front struts whether it be the Tokico's or Koni's as the strut is shorter by 1". Make sure you run the 1994-04 rear shocks in all applications as they have the built in progressive bumpstops. Brian Croutcher J&M Products www.hotpart.com brian@hotpart.com 805-239-1558

11-29-2005, 12:19 AM	#15
MyMach03 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 27	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? Thanks to everyone for the advise. Thanks Brian for the tip on the shorter struts. I may contact you to discuss further if you dont' mind.

11-29-2005, 12:58 AM	#16
hotpart.com Guest Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 8	Re: Tokico Shock-Are they Right? You are welcome to pm, email, or telephone anytime. Brian Croutcher J&M Products www.hotpart.com brian@hotpart.com 805-239-1558

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