FS Tokico HTS shocks for ae86
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FS Tokico HTS shocks for ae86
Here's a quote from the FAQ on club4ag.com
"As for shocks, it is the shocks that mainly decide how soft or hard your suspension will feel in normal traffic, as it is responsible for controlling the suspension stroke speed. Springs are responsible only for how far it will ultimately stroke under constant g's... that is not significant factor for bumps and irregularity in the road.
For drifting and street as well as occasional track, I would recommend Tokico HTS102. These are available only in Japan, and not through Tokico USA. However, Shinkai Racing (linked in my web page under links section) will be able to order them from Japan for you. They retail about $475 for
all 4 shocks and shipped here may have slightly higher price... It is however significantly lower priced than any TRD set you will be able to find in adjustable form. The HTS is adjustable to accommodate from 4kg/mm springs all the way up to 12kg/mm and more. In other words, it has the adjustment
range of 3 sets of race shocks from TRD. I found them much better for drifting than the TRD as stability after the tire breaks loose, is excellent It is not a set to win autocross events however, as traction levels of race tires do make the HTS a bit too loose (meaning stiff compression and lack of traction and lateral grip upon driver input) in the rear, and rebound rates in the rear seems to be setup more for rear end controllability than sheer traction and grip... Overall though HTS is recommended more than TRD if fun factor is in your mind than clocking track record laps."
Best shocks you can buy for a corolla GTS - Was planning on keeping them, but need cash. $350
-Jeff
"As for shocks, it is the shocks that mainly decide how soft or hard your suspension will feel in normal traffic, as it is responsible for controlling the suspension stroke speed. Springs are responsible only for how far it will ultimately stroke under constant g's... that is not significant factor for bumps and irregularity in the road.
For drifting and street as well as occasional track, I would recommend Tokico HTS102. These are available only in Japan, and not through Tokico USA. However, Shinkai Racing (linked in my web page under links section) will be able to order them from Japan for you. They retail about $475 for
all 4 shocks and shipped here may have slightly higher price... It is however significantly lower priced than any TRD set you will be able to find in adjustable form. The HTS is adjustable to accommodate from 4kg/mm springs all the way up to 12kg/mm and more. In other words, it has the adjustment
range of 3 sets of race shocks from TRD. I found them much better for drifting than the TRD as stability after the tire breaks loose, is excellent It is not a set to win autocross events however, as traction levels of race tires do make the HTS a bit too loose (meaning stiff compression and lack of traction and lateral grip upon driver input) in the rear, and rebound rates in the rear seems to be setup more for rear end controllability than sheer traction and grip... Overall though HTS is recommended more than TRD if fun factor is in your mind than clocking track record laps."
Best shocks you can buy for a corolla GTS - Was planning on keeping them, but need cash. $350
-Jeff
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