Sup everyone - I just wanted to introduce myself, the names KJ and I drive a 94 accord ex...I've been over on HS.com and heard that these forums wned: the honda society ones so I decided to join...

 

So my first real thread is this...I was curious about some peoples opinions on here about shocks. I cant decide to invest in Tokico illuminas or KYB AGX...any help would be appreciated!

btw, there gonna be matched with neuspeed race springs...

 

Welcome bro. Yeah man, HAN is prolly one of the best, if not the best, single resources for all things honda automotive

In any case, if im not mistaking, the illuminas are height adjustable as well and dampening adjustable. If that's the case, go w/them if you have the money. But if money is an issue, AGX will do you just fine. I have a set on my 94 w/Neuspeed sports and have no complaints at all.

Ever thought of getting yellows? The best adjustables you can buy:thumbup:

 

welcome

tokico illuminas are nice. id trade em over my kyb agx anyday. kyb agx are still nice though. i have then and have no complaints about them. both tokico illumina and kyb agx are worth every penny youll spend on em. if you wanna know more about what shocks are good your always welcome to use the search function we have availible on this board.

 

Thanks for the replies guys...I did a search on springs and came up with something I didnt know...someone posted this...

"Yes, there are 5 perch grooves on the Neuspeed edition Koni Sports (yellows). One at stock height, two above and and two below. Spaced about .25" apart. The regular Koni Sports have 3."

I didnt think you could adjust the height of racing springs? or maybe Im just reading this the wrong way...

 

ur not adjusting the spring, ur adjusting the perch on the shock, which in turn raises or lowers the ride height. Yellows rock:rockon:

 

ooh ok i see...!! thanks...I didnt realize you could adjust the height on yellows, I thought it was just the damnpening force.

 

I just ordered KYB AGX's on Ebay for 325 shipped. I've heard nothing but good things about them, so I went with them paired with Neuspeed Sports which aren't as low as your springs. Anyways, welcome, good luck, and are you the one with Fryd_Up's old 94 Accord (just see your avatar and I know he said somebody bought it from him and is hooking it up and posted at H-S).

 

Have you gotten them installed yet, if so hows the ride on them?
Well I havent actually bought the race springs yet. I cant decide on the sport or race...im starting to lean more towards the sports b/c I think the drop on the race will be too much after they settle and because ill prob have some type of lip kit in the future.

btw, yea I did buy fryds old car...its a long story but I didnt directly buy it from him but from another person who was selling it in the parking lot at a honda dealership...I didnt know jim at the time and it just so happens I discover his website on a forum and find out it was his!

 

I haven't installed either the Sports or the AGX's yet. Haven't even received them. Anyways, the Race are way too low for my personal taste. I still want to be able to make it up some driveways and over some speedbumps with my front lip. Anyways, it's cool ya got Jim's old car! I've known him for 3 years or so and I knew his car well! Don't rice it out is all I ask. You seem like you're going to make it nice, so good luck with it all dude.