Tokico HTS

[kngrsll]

The first shipment arrived from Japan today, they hope to have they available in a month or so.

http://www.hitachi-hap-la.com/Tokico...pec/index.html

[AznGouki]

Whoa really interested.

[mrbond]

A bit pricey, but it looks really attractive, both appearance and performance.

[regal]

with springs nearly as expensive as coil-overs

[frownonfun]

where does it say it fits the yaris?

[AlexNet0]

Yaris 07-08 HB3240/HB3239 Front HU2987 Rear

Non adjustables

[frownonfun]

hmm still don't see it but i believe you. does that mean it doesn't fit the '09? surely it would right?

[kngrsll]

Originally Posted by regal

with springs nearly as expensive as coil-overs

and should far out preform the current line of coilovers available, what we really need are some good, stiff spring options. Some ground controls would be awesome...

Originally Posted by mrbond

A bit pricey, but it looks really attractive, both appearance and performance.

i have driven an xB with these shocks, and i was really surprised at how good the dampers were. Granted, we did mostly canyon carving in cali, but we were not even close to using the full range of valving, so the track should be a very nice opportunity to test these things.

Originally Posted by frownonfun

hmm still don't see it but i believe you. does that mean it doesn't fit the '09? surely it would right?

I imagine it is, they should be up soon, they do not even have part numbers assigned to them yet, but they will soon.

I have been in close contact with a Tokico rep recently, so i will try to keep you guys updated. I am really excited, these are going to be awesome dampers! I am ready to get back on the track

[regal]

Originally Posted by kngrsll

and should far out preform the current line of coilovers available, what we really need are some good, stiff spring options. Some ground controls would be awesome...



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Yea I really don't think there are springs available that would make these worth the investment.

I am hoping Koni makes its Koni-Red strut/spring package for the Yaris, its a sweet street setup.

[kngrsll]

Originally Posted by regal

Yea I really don't think there are springs available that would make these worth the investment.

I am hoping Koni makes its Koni-Red strut/spring package for the Yaris, its a sweet street setup.

If tanabe would do a GF210, we would be set. i think GC makes a set up for the xB now, they may fit, then you can use whatever rates you want.

[kngrsll]

The very first set of Tokico HTS shocks are on the way to my house now... pics and updates will be available soon. The shocks are being processed and put into the Tokico dealer network so they should be available for purchase soon!

This sounds like it is going to be an awesome adjustable shock option for us! now we just need some sleeve coilovers! (ground control, can you hear us? lol)

[cali yaris]

and should far out preform the current line of coilovers available, what we really need are some good, stiff spring options. Some ground controls would be awesome...

I disagree that they will outperform all current coilovers.

But they will be great and I'll be selling them for the BEST PRICE

[kngrsll]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

I disagree that they will outperform all current coilovers.

But they will be great and I'll be selling them for the BEST PRICE

i havent been impressed with the shock dyno results from many of the name brand coilovers. i know Loren likes his Megans and their valving though. i should have a shock dyno from the HTS soon. the real advantage to the current coilovers is the fact that you can swap out spring rates quite readily. you cant do that with a stock type shock (like a Tokico Blue/HTS, Koni, whatever) bc there is no coilover perch.

i will put pics up when they come in!

[markitect]

Originally Posted by cali yaris

But they will be great and I'll be selling them for the BEST PRICE

Do you know what your price will be yet?

[toad]

question - i've been doing some reading on autocrossing and h-stock allows you to change the dampers, but not the springs. would these dampers be a worthwhile investment for our car(provided they have no more than 2 external damping controls) if you have to keep the stock springs? sorry if this is a dumb question, but i'm learning. cali, is it too early to ballpark a price on these yet?

[kngrsll]

Originally Posted by toad

question - i've been doing some reading on autocrossing and h-stock allows you to change the dampers, but not the springs. would these dampers be a worthwhile investment for our car(provided they have no more than 2 external damping controls) if you have to keep the stock springs? sorry if this is a dumb question, but i'm learning. cali, is it too early to ballpark a price on these yet?

yeah, these shocks are well within the rule the rules for stock class.

these shocks are going directly at the koni yellow/sport market.

[aeipee13]

Will these be available with springs that are stock height but with a higher rate? I daily drive my car on Skid Row in downtown LA and it like the baja 5000. Plus i want to keep the rallysport look.

[kngrsll]

Originally Posted by aeipee13

Will these be available with springs that are stock height but with a higher rate? I daily drive my car on Skid Row in downtown LA and it like the baja 5000. Plus i want to keep the rallysport look.

Well, no one makes a spring like that yet, so i would assume not. Your best bet would be a sleeve type coilover. you can then swap out springs for the rate you want and raise and lower the car at will.


The shocks arrived today, i will get pics soon!!