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I've been trying to order a set of illuminas for my 87 turbo. I've tried twice to get a set and both times, my order gets refunded. I tried thezstore and tokicos website. So.. are illuminas even available anymore? If not would the bilsteins be the next best option?
I don't intend to lower it yet.. I just need new suspension. Struts/shocks are shot. But I want something that will let it handle decently. -
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Thanks. Bilsteins it is then. -
Bilstein hd or koni yellows… -
In years past, Illumina's were a good option. It seems like in the past couple years, Illumina's quality has gone to shit with them often blowing out after a short time.
1988 300ZX Turbo, Shiro Special #760
1988 300ZX Turbo Automatic (wife's car)
1991 Hard-body 2WD
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Illuninas tend to be back ordered/made to order. My friend ordered some and it took something like 3 months to get them. I'd go with Bilsteins, a lot easier to get your hands on.Prius… because Pretentious wouldn't fit across the back of the car…
Cheap, Fast, Reliable - pick any two
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I waited 3 months for my Illuminas. My RR shock blew after 500 miles.5.3 LSx Z31 -
I got Bilsteins for the front of mine, took a little over a week to get them.Prius… because Pretentious wouldn't fit across the back of the car…
Cheap, Fast, Reliable - pick any two
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I blew my illuminas in 2000 miles on st springs. But only the rears. Front are fine tho.
If you want them to pay for a rebuild let me know. Ill let it go cheap.My Build Thread -
Cool. Do you like them so far?jaqattack02;342066 wrote: I got Bilsteins for the front of mine, took a little over a week to get them. -
Don't know yet, haven't had a chance to drive on them.Modelli;342121 wrote: Cool. Do you like them so far?Prius… because Pretentious wouldn't fit across the back of the car…
Cheap, Fast, Reliable - pick any two
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love my bilsteins under the rear of mine, springs are a bit tighter than they are valved for on the street, but on the track its amazing!Damn dirty angels....these cars!
Current Daily Driver - 86 Turbo.
Under the cover - THE BANANA… that needs to be re-energized.
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Good to hear .. I just ordered the urethane master bushing kit and subframe bushings.. contemplating the rear diff mount too. I've got 207k miles on the car.. and i don't think the rear suspension has ever been touched, it needs some love. -
When it comes to drop in high performance shocks Bilstein and koni make the best stuff.
I don't know anybody who has been disappointed with an aftermarket Bilstein. However i keep hearing about people being dissapointed by Illumina's85 Turbo Slick Top
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That's because bilstein and koni are premium brands, the koni yellows are rebound adjustable and can damp much firmer springs than the tokicos could without blowing, but either one would be a good match with z3r or st springs
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