Tokico Blues vs Stock R/T

Adam K. · Post by **Adam K.** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:03 am

Living in New York and driving on Dynamic Suspension struts is getting really annoying. The other day I hit a large pothole and thru both belts. Even at 16 clicks away from full hard they are really to firm for the streets of NY.

So I’m looking at replacing them with something a little less firm. My current setup is Dynamic Suspension, and Stock SRT-4 springs.

I have 3 choices.

Tokico Blues

Stock R/T

Stock SRT-4

All are about the same price. My current tire setup is 225-45-17 on 17x7 wheels with 35mm offset. They clear the perches so I’m not worried about fitment of wheels on any of the struts. I like the stance it has now and know going with an SRT-4 strut the car will be higher. I just want to get some opinions or other suggestions.

Thanks.

hul kogan · Post by **hul kogan** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:07 am

I have a set of Blues on my '00 and I enjoy them. They aren't too ridiculous at all, of course a lot has to do with the spring you pair them with (I run Sportlines). But I have been pleased with them.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 9:15 am

Get the Blues, they're the same as an SRT strut....just blue.

Dylan-00Blue · Post by **Dylan-00Blue** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:14 am

i have blues and like them a lot

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 10:24 am

Tokico blues all the way.

UriahRR · Post by **UriahRR** » Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:24 pm

LilSparkPlug wrote:Get the Blues, they're the same as an SRT strut....just blue.

Really? Don't the SRTs sit a little higher?

You looking to get rid of your old ones, man? How much?

Donkeypuncher · Post by **Donkeypuncher** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:05 am

Yeah the srt sits a little higher, but that's only due to the spring perch being set higher on the actually strut body, otherwise there is no difference on the inside of the actual strut.

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 1:33 am

Have you considered Koni inserts? I have them, and on full soft, they dont feel much different than stock struts. While full stiff is quite a difference, lol.

bone-yard-racing · Post by **bone-yard-racing** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 4:39 pm

^ Those require effort and an investment of more than $11.72

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:04 pm

bone-yard-racing wrote:^ Those require effort and an investment of more than $11.72

This is true.

Best $700 and full day of work I ever spent on the car though.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 8:45 pm

Mopar00Neon wrote:Have you considered Koni inserts? I have them, and on full soft, they dont feel much different than stock struts. While full stiff is quite a difference, lol.

/\/\ AGREED, i have them and love them, you could always buy mine koni inserts, in SRT struts, with sportline springs. all assembled 500 plus shipping PM me if interested.

Mopar00Neon · Post by **Mopar00Neon** » Sun Jan 17, 2010 10:19 pm

^^ Thats a helluva deal right there. Considering the price of the inserts and the work to install them.

1972demon · Post by **1972demon** » Mon Jan 18, 2010 6:16 am

it sure is i love them just being in SRT struts, they dont get you that low,

Adam K. · Post by **Adam K.** » Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:45 am

Koni's are not an option.

I guess after driving a mazdaspeed 6 for 3 years I got a little spoiled. The car handled great but was not harsh at all. I replace it with a CX-7 and the neon is now the fast car. Kind of hard to go fast when every bump you hit scares you.