the Tokico Illuminas were popular on my roofed car and there were many
reports of them going dead in 15K or somewhat more miles, no autocross. i
mean dead like when you take them out, they have no resistance.
YMMV,
-james c
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Word <lword@sfo.com>
> Wow, I did not know that Koni shocks were so "high maintenance".
> Has anyone given Tokico Illumina's a try instead?
> I run these on my Civic and I am very happy with them, no leaking too.
>
> Larry
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rob Weinstock <weinstro@hotmail.com>
> To: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 6:34 PM
> Subject: Koni shock question
>
>
> > What is considered the acceptable limit for Koni shock fluid leakage?
> >
> > The manual indicates that "some fluid leakage is normal, but when it
> starts
> > to drip onto the floor, then replacement is required". Now, there are no
> > puddles in my garage, but the tops are quite wet, and so are the spring
> > seats. These are the yellow, single adjustable sport shocks.
> >
> > Rebuild time? This is a bit of a concern since they only have 15,000
miles
> > and perhaps 10 autocross events on them.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rob Weinstock
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