That Tokico suspension package for the B13 is totally lame and reviewed in The Suspension Thread.
However, you have a B14 which I did not cover.
I just now called Tokico on the telephone and left a message for them in the Tech Support Office. I would like to discuss the spring and strut characteristics with them
before you spend your money.
I also sent them this e-mail, quoted verbatim:
Originally Posted by
EmailOn your "Tokico HP Series Advanced Handling Suspension Kit Nissan 200SX (B-14) 1995-1999" I would like to know the front and rear spring rates, whether they are progressive or linear in design, and the "drop" distance on the springs.
If you cannot or will not divulge the exact spring-rate, please give me a general difference from the stock OEM springs. Ie..."30% stiffer than stock" or whatever the case may be.
This is essential on my decision to purchase your package-deal or not.
Thank you,
Shawn B
Let me see what I can find out first, before you plunk down your money.
I am not a cynic, but
very skeptical based on the B13 kit (which sucks). Further, Tokico is the OE supplier on the struts that came with the B13 from the factory. And yet, they still did not design their B13 Handling Kit correctly.
EDIT: Just talked to a Tokico Technician directly.
They were going to produce a Handling Kit for the 200sx but never did. Originally slated for release back in 2006, they never produced the springs. The struts are available and he could not (or would not) tell me the exact difference in any sort of percentage but the HP's are, and I quote "noticeably stiffer and better handling than OEM."
So, no you should not order that Handling Kit, it does not exist.
Help me with my decision
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