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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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tokico dspecs and swift springs

im lookin to put on a set of adj. dspecs and swift springs...anyone have any personal experience with these pieces...just makin sure im getting the best product for my money. if you have any other recomendations let me know thx

ps. also are the tokicos "dsp-14" the most current set and idk if they have different lines of shocks but are these one of their better sets...if anyone knows

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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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i dont have this setup but I wish i bought this setup instead of the tein basic. this IS the best setup for ur money!!
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/driven-performance-equipment-98/koni-vs-tokico-track-122134/
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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i'm actually going to go this direction - i already have a swift spring setup and i'm going to be picking up the tokico's in a month or two. My analysis is far for scientific but i do know from experience these springs are some-what softer than other springs (i.e. s-tech's, RSR's) - it does eliminate some body roll and it does stiffen the ride quite a bit - i would suggest them for the daily driver/not so serious tracker
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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I just picked up the Swifts as well and will be installing them with the Konis I currently have on the car. Should be an interesting comparison.

Let us know how your install goes.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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I'm gonna initiate a group buy for

Tokico D specs

Koni Sports

This weekend, just a heads up. Absolutely an amazing setup.

Rishie

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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Endless Rotaries
I'm gonna initiate a group buy for

Tokico D specs

Koni D specs

This weekend, just a heads up. Absolutely an amazing setup.

Rishie

That's great to hear, Rishie! Tokico's for me!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Endless Rotaries
I'm gonna initiate a group buy for

Tokico D specs

Koni D specs

This weekend, just a heads up. Absolutely an amazing setup.

Rishie
There are no Koni D-Specs.
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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^shhhh! go with it - otherwise i might not get my tokico's for a GB price lol
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
There are no Koni D-Specs.
perhaps referencing these?

Special D / Classic
The red KONI line is meant for drivers who want to improve their car in general; better comfort and road-holding combined with a higher level of safety.

KONI Special D / Classic shock absorbers are available for most performance cars. KONI select the most appropriate technology for each car from the wide range of shock absorber types. Each shock absorber is then customized for the car model. Hence, a KONI Special D / Classic is always the best choice, for replacement as well as improvement.
Yet, it's not listed for RX8 application on the Koni website.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:13 AM
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I wonder how the d-specs + swift springs compares to the MS spring/shock combo (mostly because the shocks are matched for the springs in the MS combo, and no need to 'play with settings'
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I'm pretty much in for the tokicos just need to know the pricing and how well they will mate with the eibach springs I currently have on my 8. I kinda want slotted rotors and the racing brake kit too. Im finally willing to blow some money.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:39 AM
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I have D-specs, RB springs and swaybars. It's a very good street set-up.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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I find that my ride on the eibachs and stock is very bumpy and jolting. I also think my wheel hop is excessive over small bumps the car seems to take off in other directions a bit. While i dont mind the harshness of the ride others do and i figure d specs overall would give me the ability to determine how i would like to ride depending on who is in it. IM just hoping they mate well the eibach springs. On my old wrx I had jyb gr2 adjustable shocks and eibach springs and I loved the ride and adjust ability. I also have front and rear agency power sways.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Daemos
I wonder how the d-specs + swift springs compares to the MS spring/shock combo (mostly because the shocks are matched for the springs in the MS combo, and no need to 'play with settings'
You can pair the D-Spec dampers with a Tokico spring which is available as a combo.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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makes me wanna get a new suspension set up now.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 11:58 PM
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As Promised:

AutoRnD Labor Day, End Of Summer "PUT SOME D'EEZ ON IT" SALE.

https://www.rx8club.com/auto-rnd-91/gb-tok-d-spec-swift-springs-155325/

Rishie
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