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specialED
11-21-2003, 12:26 PM
I used to run in CSP on a hokey Koni yellow front/Tokico blue set-up on my '89 CRX with H&R race springs and ST bars (rear set on full stiff). The tires were BFG R1s (pre-G-force), can't remember the size but I think it was 215/50-13 on 13" x 7" Panaracer copies. I will probably go to Kumho tires next; can't afford to play on Hoosiers.

I'm about to move into SM2 with a hybrid motor and was considering changing the shocks.

I was looking for feedback on the KYB AGX's vs. Koni's single-adjustables vs. Tokico Illuminas.

Do those of you who have run both Konis and double-adjustable shocks like the AGX's feel the increase of compression damping along with rebound damping is an advantage or a disadvantage?

Common theory would suggest that the rebound-damping-only adjustment of the Konis would be better for the quick-transition, lower-speed scenarios involved with autocross, esp. on poor/rough surfaces, but I'd like to get feedback from those who have run both.

Thanks in advance.

Anonymous
12-02-2003, 09:13 PM
get koni. later you can revalve,shorten,make double adjustable. the other two are limited to what you get.

honda93
12-04-2003, 06:33 PM
get koni. later you can revalve,shorten,make double adjustable. the other two are limited to what you get.

Even though I autocross a 93 DX Coupe, enough is the same for me to answer. I have to say that the Konis are a better choice from the standpoint that adjustment is for rebound ONLY. The Tokico Illuminas are compression/rebound in one... Not accurate and playing with compression can only worsen handling if you don't know what to do.

Anthony "Mario" Crea

specialED
12-16-2003, 08:31 AM
Thanks for your opinions guys - it's what I wanted to hear, since then I only need to upgrade/buy two rear shocks (I'm already running the Neuspeed Koni yellows up front).

What sway bars do you all run? I've got the Suspension Techniques kit since it was cheap and the rear bar has three positions for tuning . . .

honda93
12-17-2003, 07:59 PM
I don't run a front bar. Tried a stock EX unit earlier this year when I was in FSP, but didn't like it when I moved back to STX. With R-compounds, the bar is OK, but with street tires, the car isn't so good.

For a rear bar, I run an OEM ITR unit with OEM endlinks to match.

Anthony "Mario" Crea