Hi ALL, I've been researching what replacement shocks to get for my 87 turbo that will function properly with the tems. I do not want to ditch the tems, I had it brand new on an 86.5 back in the day, and like the ride it gives when not worn out. My 87 recently bought 87 with 65k miles on it, doesn't feel horrible, especially in sport mode, but I feel new shocks will really bring back the ride like new.
The problem seems to be, that the oem replacements are not available anymore, at least I can't find any. I have read a lot about the Tokico Illumina II's some say they are not real great, wear out fast, and it takes luck to get a good set that isn't malfunctioning right from the factory. Others say they are pretty good. One thing I don't understand about them is that they claim to be Tems Compatible and have 5 settings, but the Tems has only 3 positions, so how does that work.
So I went over to the Dealer yesterday and inquired about having all the shocks replaced, the Service rep talked with some of the techs that have been around a long time, and the parts guy. The outcome is that the oem's are not available, but they can get a set of Monroe's that are tems compatible and install them. I haven't heard of or come across a Monroe that claims to be Tems compatible, but the Rep says he can get them, and install them.
My question is, has anyone here had any experience with a Monroe Tems Compatible shock that allows the tems function to perform as oem. And those that have chosen the Tokico Illumina II's how do they feel and perform, does the tems work like it should, and do they fit right on, od do mods have to be done. And is there any other shock set that will work with the tems, and install without mods.
Thanks for any opinions--Semper FI.
The problem seems to be, that the oem replacements are not available anymore, at least I can't find any. I have read a lot about the Tokico Illumina II's some say they are not real great, wear out fast, and it takes luck to get a good set that isn't malfunctioning right from the factory. Others say they are pretty good. One thing I don't understand about them is that they claim to be Tems Compatible and have 5 settings, but the Tems has only 3 positions, so how does that work.
So I went over to the Dealer yesterday and inquired about having all the shocks replaced, the Service rep talked with some of the techs that have been around a long time, and the parts guy. The outcome is that the oem's are not available, but they can get a set of Monroe's that are tems compatible and install them. I haven't heard of or come across a Monroe that claims to be Tems compatible, but the Rep says he can get them, and install them.
My question is, has anyone here had any experience with a Monroe Tems Compatible shock that allows the tems function to perform as oem. And those that have chosen the Tokico Illumina II's how do they feel and perform, does the tems work like it should, and do they fit right on, od do mods have to be done. And is there any other shock set that will work with the tems, and install without mods.
Thanks for any opinions--Semper FI.