Somewhere in Time

I thought I had my mind set on D-Specs but have read some negative things lately.

What is your opinion on the absolute best ride quality strut/shock for my GT.

2006 with Prokit and 20" wheels.

Thank you,
Alex

crescent_wrench

I'm thrilled with my Koni and Steeda Sport combo....rides better than stock and worlds better as far as handling goes. Car is very responsive. Also got rid of all wheel-hop issues.

TreyR

I have the same setup and couldn't be happier great ride and handling.

parchisi

What negative things have you read about the D-specs? Just curious because I installed them on mine not too long ago. I myself have no complaints relating to ride quality, in fact after installing Steeda Comp springs with the D-Specs, I was kinda hard pressed to notice much of a difference from stock at first with the struts/shocks set to 5 turns from full firm. In fact, I think if you go full soft, they are even softer than stock. After a long road trip I did realize that the ride is bumpier than stock, but I think its still very liveable, especially if you soften them up even more.

Somewhere in Time

I have read that a few people have experienced strut leaks at 10K-12K miles. Also, Tokico's warranty is supposed to be horrible.

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on a set of Koni streets and Steeda sport springs from Sam Strano.

I will have an Eibach Prokit with literally less than 100 miles for sale in a few weeks. Let me know if you want it.

Thanks

ShaneM

yep, that is about as good as it gets fro comfort, i used the koni yellows and am very happy with the ride. What part of TX you from BTW.

parchisi

Well, I guess I'll cross my fingers that my Tokicos hold up.

akiba17

I'm running Koni Strts/ Steeda Sport springs and they are very good, not too hard, or really different from stock in comfort, but does handle way better.

Rubrignitz

I noticed a recent post of someone's Koni Sport rear leaking after 12k miles. I have 40k on a set of D-Specs and not a problem so far, still work like new. I guess you get what you get. I'll likely go with Koni Sports when these wear out just because of the better 'claimed' damping they offer.

Sam Strano

And how often have you read such a thing about Koni's? Not very. And in the end, Koni will cover it.... Tokico is a lot more sketchy about covering their stuff.

I don't hate D-specs, but I prefer Koni's. I sell both, and I think I have pretty good pricing on each when shipping is figured, etc. I also sell Bilsteins and Steeda's Pro-Action too.