Tokico Blues VS KYB GR2

[carboy19]

got a 94 Integra with skunk 2 coilovers dropped about 2.5 inches...it is using stock shocks for now but i cant stand all the BOUNCING ....

i dont have enough money to get KONI yellow or the adjustables.....so i was wondering if you all can share your experiences....

which is better, the tokico blues or the kyb GR2???

thanks

[CBR_TOY]

i have GR-2's and they ride great......but dont use e-bay coils with them. that's how you fuck them up.

[carboy19]

i have GR-2's and they ride great......but dont use e-bay coils with them. that's how you fuck them up.


i got the skunk 2 coils

[Daroy99]

I have the blues with ground control coilovers so eibach springs. Sure, its bumpier. But im also Tucking rubber on size 60 tires, so the tires absorb alot. They are pretty stiffer then stock, ride very smooth when theres just little bumps, but once you hit a big one its quite a difference. Its not "BOUNCY" by any means...

[jdm_94integra]

I have the blues with ground control coilovers so eibach springs. Sure, its bumpier. But im also Tucking rubber on size 60 tires, so the tires absorb alot. They are pretty stiffer then stock, ride very smooth when theres just little bumps, but once you hit a big one its quite a difference. Its not "BOUNCY" by any means...



thanks....anyone else

[optionet]

Gr2 is cheaper, and just as good as the blues

or u can get the AGX they r not that much more

[v4lu3s]

gr-2 is an oem replacement shock. the blue is a mild performance shock.
i would also look at the koni red shocks as well.

[Toyotech]

gr-2 is an oem replacement shock. the blue is a mild performance shock.
i would also look at the koni red shocks as well.
GR-2s are much stiffer than stock. You can run a considerably more stiffer spring and the kyb's handle them just fine :D

I use GR-2s & TEIN S-TECH: Controlled and considerable upgrade from stock though with these springs... I consider it a street set up, no track.

The winner of Falken Drift Show Off uses GR-2s and Megan Race Springs

[chzcake01]

i love my tokico illuminas with neuspeed race springs.

[pranksta]

The winner of Falken Drift Show Off uses GR-2s and Megan Race Springs

It's mostly about the skill, not about the suspension...... :D

[v4lu3s]

Gr-2's as I said are OEM replacement shocks. Note below the mention of smooth, comfortable, ride comfort...and then "often ebtter than original equipment", not ALWYAS better, just often. This kind of wording doesnt indicate that htey designed teh shock to be a high perofrmance shock. KYB designed the gr-2 to replace stock shocks, while the gas-a-just and agx are their high performance shocks.

"GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts are specially designed to provide a smooth, secure ride with excellent control for drivers who are looking for ride comfort and improved handling. With its patented check valve, the GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts always maintain excellent performance under even the roughest conditions. It also provides comfort and control that is often better than original equipment. GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts are available for virtually all vehicles on the road today."



Typically the GR-2 will be a great shock for near stock spring rates. But for something like skunk2 coilovers which are usually 400-500 percent stiffer than stock springs you will just blow them out slightly slower than stock shocks.

[optionet]

Gr-2's as I said are OEM replacement shocks. Note below the mention of smooth, comfortable, ride comfort...and then "often ebtter than original equipment", not ALWYAS better, just often. This kind of wording doesnt indicate that htey designed teh shock to be a high perofrmance shock. KYB designed the gr-2 to replace stock shocks, while the gas-a-just and agx are their high performance shocks.

"GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts are specially designed to provide a smooth, secure ride with excellent control for drivers who are looking for ride comfort and improved handling. With its patented check valve, the GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts always maintain excellent performance under even the roughest conditions. It also provides comfort and control that is often better than original equipment. GR-2® Premium Shocks and Struts are available for virtually all vehicles on the road today."



Typically the GR-2 will be a great shock for near stock spring rates. But for something like skunk2 coilovers which are usually 400-500 percent stiffer than stock springs you will just blow them out slightly slower than stock shocks.

but they have lifetime warranty

[n00bi3]

u should check ur shocks bc somtimes when it is bouncy its bc one of them may be blown it happen to me so now i ride on tokico blue/ebach sportline very smooth

[frankenstein]

i had the blues with gc coils and it road smooth and handled well ...

[NismoFreakS14]

GR-2s are much stiffer than stock. You can run a considerably more stiffer spring and the kyb's handle them just fine :D

False... you can't compare 150k mile stock KYB Nissan shocks to new GR2s.

They are 10-15% stiffer than stock, and that by no means lends usage of a stiffer spring adequately.

My info is from a KYB engineer.


The winner of Falken Drift Show Off uses GR-2s and Megan Race Springs

Drifting is hardly a measure of suspension performance.

[drunkenmaster]

i heard kyb in general are softer and better than tokico's.. the adjustable ones

i have tokico's illuminas and they are pretty good.

[Tiger Styles]

i love my tokico illuminas with neuspeed race springs.
Im running the same shocks and i REALLY like how they feel.

[Project240]

MY friend has tokio's with skunk 2 springs on his Accord and He hates it. Ini fact, i hate it. Its so fuckin horrible. I'd rather ride around with stock suspension than that shit.

[racingdc9]

Will the GR2's work ok with Eibach sportline springs or any other Eibach springs? This is for a 240sx.

[Project240]

Will the GR2's work ok with Eibach sportline springs or any other Eibach springs? This is for a 240sx.



yes

[AccidentProWn]

MY friend has tokio's with skunk 2 springs on his Accord and He hates it. Ini fact, i hate it. Its so fuckin horrible. I'd rather ride around with stock suspension than that shit.

Liar, you love the ride.