tokico hp's vs illumina

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2k2silvermp5

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I'm looking into putting new struts on the p5 becuz the originals are about had it. I like the adjustablity of the illuminas, I have these on my crx but don't really need the adjustability being I drive the car everyday. Plus the price difference of the illuminas vs the hp's. I also want to start using my awr end links and heard that the illuminas had a sturdier endlink bracket over the hp's. Any help in this would be appreciated
 
have the combo awr and illuminas..last 3 yrs, nice and i like the adjustability, but it's not necessary unless you wanna autox
 
2k2silvermp5 said:
I also want to start using my awr end links and heard that the illuminas had a sturdier endlink bracket over the hp's.
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I never knew that there was a difference in those tabs between the two?
 
I don't think there is a difference between the tabs for the endlinks. The HPs would be a better choice IMO for street driving. You most likely wouldn't use the Illuminas on the higher settings. Save the money.
 
i've been with iluminas for 1.5 years now, love them, i autox ocationally so it's nice to have a super firm ride at the race, then drive home on setting 2 :)
 
while the HP's do not have the adjustability the Illumina's have, the illumina's have a shorter strut body, which lends itself better for lowering springs.
 
njaremka said:
while the HP's do not have the adjustability the Illumina's have, the illumina's have a shorter strut body, which lends itself better for lowering springs.
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I have the OEM MSP struts on my car. I believe they are the HP's. If you want to look at them we could meet up somewhere.
 
zumzumzoom03 said:
I have the OEM MSP struts on my car. I believe they are the HP's. If you want to look at them we could meet up somewhere.
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They are revalved (lower dampening than normal), and the rear perch is positioned differently, but the endlink mounting tab would be the same for comparison purposes yeah.
 
zumzumzoom03 said:
I have the OEM MSP struts on my car. I believe they are the HP's. If you want to look at them we could meet up somewhere.
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Where at in york do you live??? I didn't know there were any speeds around this area
 
2k2silvermp5 said:
Where at in york do you live??? I didn't know there were any speeds around this area
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I'm actually outside of York in Spring Grove.. I work at Outback once a week in York. There is one other one that I know of in York. It's another black '03 MSP and he is on this forum too from time to time. I think I spoke to you before about mine being for sale. But if I didn't feel free to spread the word. I can meet you in York if you want to check the struts out or just want to see what a MSP feels like.
 

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wow, suprised I've never seen the car around. I think I'm just gonna go w/ the illuminas, but if you ever wanna sell that hood look me up

zumzumzoom03 said:
I'm actually outside of York in Spring Grove.. I work at Outback once a week in York. There is one other one that I know of in York. It's another black '03 MSP and he is on this forum too from time to time. I think I spoke to you before about mine being for sale. But if I didn't feel free to spread the word. I can meet you in York if you want to check the struts out or just want to see what a MSP feels like.
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