Tokico D-Spec Kit: Installed
02-13-2007, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
you know, I try to stay out of these types of threads and let people have their fun, but when I read off-the-wall crap like this it just boils me over the top, especially when all the lemmings join hands and gleefully follow along 
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
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02-13-2007, 10:56 PM
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easy there killer. 
this is not in the comp section... phantom will figure it out soon enough..
the dspecs are great shocks for those that are not into hardcore auto x or track days.. or those that are not trying to get the last .10 out of a car or tire or shock...
for 95% they are just fine, team is at the 99.5% level. he really is, as a couple of others. so dont take it to hart...
btw,
i dont post my sig in the comp section. i figure it cannot benefit anyone..
beers
this is not in the comp section... phantom will figure it out soon enough..
the dspecs are great shocks for those that are not into hardcore auto x or track days.. or those that are not trying to get the last .10 out of a car or tire or shock...
for 95% they are just fine, team is at the 99.5% level. he really is, as a couple of others. so dont take it to hart...
btw,
i dont post my sig in the comp section. i figure it cannot benefit anyone..
beers
Originally Posted by TeamRX8
you know, I try to stay out of these types of threads and let people have their fun, but when I read off-the-wall crap like this it just boils me over the top, especially when all the lemmings join hands and gleefully follow along
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
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02-13-2007, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
you know, I try to stay out of these types of threads and let people have their fun, but when I read off-the-wall crap like this it just boils me over the top, especially when all the lemmings join hands and gleefully follow along
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
You bought some thing you like and that's OK, but leave it at that. You haven't been on anything else, you don't understand anything more than the general basics about shocks and how they work, and posting statements like that you know even less about shock manufacturers
I never claimed to be an authority on shocks....the limited experience I do have with shocks are with motorcycle suspensions and I rarely tooled around with those unless I went on a track day. And the suspensions systems on my bikes are uplgraded to Ohlins from Showa. So what do you mean, I have "never been on anything else?" And exactly what is your problem with my statement besides trying to make yourself sound like a "look-at-me-I-know-it-all-because-I use-the-word-autocross-in-my-title?" Take it easy there paperbag man...you can just post what erroneous information that I, undoubtly, messed up without being a dick about it.
Okay, I get it! You Auto-X. BFD. Do you feel like a really "big-tough" guy now? Geez. You need to trade that paper bag in for a pastic one...
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02-15-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Menace
Did I miss something? I said I read somewhere that...etc, etc. I never claimed it to be my own findings. I guess when it comes time to assert "superiority" because one autocrosses--you "gotta do what you gotta do, no?" I was even thinking of writing "correct me if I'm wrong" after that statement...I guess I should include that clause in everytime I pass along something I read so hot-shot auto-crossers don't get offended.
I never claimed to be an authority on shocks....the limited experience I do have with shocks are with motorcycle suspensions and I rarely tooled around with those unless I went on a track day. And the suspensions systems on my bikes are uplgraded to Ohlins from Showa. So what do you mean, I have "never been on anything else?" And exactly what is your problem with my statement besides trying to make yourself sound like a "look-at-me-I-know-it-all-because-I use-the-word-autocross-in-my-title?" Take it easy there paperbag man...you can just post what erroneous information that I, undoubtly, messed up without being a dick about it.
Okay, I get it! You Auto-X. BFD. Do you feel like a really "big-tough" guy now? Geez. You need to trade that paper bag in for a pastic one...
I never claimed to be an authority on shocks....the limited experience I do have with shocks are with motorcycle suspensions and I rarely tooled around with those unless I went on a track day. And the suspensions systems on my bikes are uplgraded to Ohlins from Showa. So what do you mean, I have "never been on anything else?" And exactly what is your problem with my statement besides trying to make yourself sound like a "look-at-me-I-know-it-all-because-I use-the-word-autocross-in-my-title?" Take it easy there paperbag man...you can just post what erroneous information that I, undoubtly, messed up without being a dick about it.
Okay, I get it! You Auto-X. BFD. Do you feel like a really "big-tough" guy now? Geez. You need to trade that paper bag in for a pastic one...
Word.
02-15-2007, 08:36 PM
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02-15-2007, 10:45 PM
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Hey PM, thanks for the props
My name is Mark, I am the guy that sold the kit to PM.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
Hey PM, did you get my last email describing how to determine the front from rear springs? Were they installed correctly the first time or not?
I agree that though the Dspecs may not be "race shocks", they are well done and very usefull for the majority of owners.
Thanks again PM for the props.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
Hey PM, did you get my last email describing how to determine the front from rear springs? Were they installed correctly the first time or not?
I agree that though the Dspecs may not be "race shocks", they are well done and very usefull for the majority of owners.
Thanks again PM for the props.
02-15-2007, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by iammemares
My name is Mark, I am the guy that sold the kit to PM.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
Originally Posted by iammemares
Hey PM, did you get my last email describing how to determine the front from rear springs? Were they installed correctly the first time or not?
Originally Posted by iammemares
I agree that though the Dspecs may not be "race shocks", they are well done and very usefull for the majority of owners.
Originally Posted by iammemares
Thanks again PM for the props.
If not for you, I would've had to settle for just springs. Instead, I got brand-spanking-new Springs & Struts! I'm just surprised that no one else jumped on them--cause as soon as Swoope sent me the link--I was all over that auction like white on rice; like Michael Jackson on Mccully Culkin; like Delta Burke on a all-you-can-eat buffet table...well you get the picture! It's good to see you still come online and visit us rotor-heads, MM.
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02-16-2007, 03:09 AM
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Originally Posted by iammemares
My name is Mark, I am the guy that sold the kit to PM.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
Hey PM, did you get my last email describing how to determine the front from rear springs? Were they installed correctly the first time or not?
I agree that though the Dspecs may not be "race shocks", they are well done and very usefull for the majority of owners.
Thanks again PM for the props.
I was happy to hear it all worked out.
I am the one who mentioned the history of Tokico and the FACT that they are the OE supplier.
Paper bag boy needs to read up a bit. I wont waste your time with the details, suffice to say I am very familiar with the OE setup and development process. Tokico is the supplier.
Hey PM, did you get my last email describing how to determine the front from rear springs? Were they installed correctly the first time or not?
I agree that though the Dspecs may not be "race shocks", they are well done and very usefull for the majority of owners.
Thanks again PM for the props.
and dont be to hard on team. i has forgot more than we combined know...
it is just a street, track thing...
beers
02-16-2007, 10:03 AM
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Thanks Guys
I will still check in occasionally.
Want to keep track on the lastest thinking.
I do however have my eye on a future product. As I mentioned, I am deeply involved in OE Chassis Development (not for Mazda) and have it on fairly good authority that Mazda is going to be launching a Miata based FR 2 seater COUPE. Power plant is not clear right now. Maybe base models have the current Miata engine, speed models maybe have the speed 3 turbo. Pricing in the low to mid 20s. Now were talking about something I could get interested in. Nissan is also suspected to be preparing an inexpensive FR coupe.
I am sure it has been discussed here, but how does Mazda reconcile having a Wagon (speed3) that will outperform (at least in a straight line) its own sports car.
I just spent some time driving a Speed 3. For the dollars, this is a raging deal. Yes, I know it is wrong wheel drive. Yes I know it wont work as well on a track. But this is not the mission of this car. It is not as sophisticated or well done as a GTI, (which may be the best handling FF ever built) but a whole lotta fun for less than 25K.
more to come.
Take care rotor heads,
Mark
Want to keep track on the lastest thinking.
I do however have my eye on a future product. As I mentioned, I am deeply involved in OE Chassis Development (not for Mazda) and have it on fairly good authority that Mazda is going to be launching a Miata based FR 2 seater COUPE. Power plant is not clear right now. Maybe base models have the current Miata engine, speed models maybe have the speed 3 turbo. Pricing in the low to mid 20s. Now were talking about something I could get interested in. Nissan is also suspected to be preparing an inexpensive FR coupe.
I am sure it has been discussed here, but how does Mazda reconcile having a Wagon (speed3) that will outperform (at least in a straight line) its own sports car.
I just spent some time driving a Speed 3. For the dollars, this is a raging deal. Yes, I know it is wrong wheel drive. Yes I know it wont work as well on a track. But this is not the mission of this car. It is not as sophisticated or well done as a GTI, (which may be the best handling FF ever built) but a whole lotta fun for less than 25K.
more to come.
Take care rotor heads,
Mark
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