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Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 5:56 PM
After reading this thread, I think I have made up my mind on getting these springs. However, I don't know which strut setup I should go with. I am lookin at both the Koni yellows and Tokico D-specs. I know the with the yellows, you have to modify your strut housings to get them to work. But a ton of people still recommend them over the d-specs which are direct replacement. So why does everyone like the yellows over the d-specs? Is it because they are better for adjusting or because they ride better? Thanks




Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 6:19 PM
when i was trying to decide on the two, they where so comparable that it came down to the fact that the d-specs where direct replacement and i do not currently have the time nor room to do the koni install right now.

i had the yellows on my 98, loved them! did the install myself, really didn't go that bad, a little bit of work, but good result...

so like i said for me the direct replacement did it for me this time - plus i hadn't tried these yet & if i didn't like them i'd sell'em and get the yellows...

hope that helps...

donnie





Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 6:37 PM
bonedaddy wrote:when i was trying to decide on the two, they were so comparable that it came down to the fact that the d-specs where direct replacement
And that's what i am kind of feeling like right now. i have never done anything like this before and the easier, the better. you said your setup with the d-specs ride nice in your thread about them, but would you recommend them over the yellows since you have now had experience with both?



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 7:13 PM
He just threw them on yesterday, so his opinion may be a bit biased right now.






Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 7:22 PM
go with the yellows...iv never heard a bad thing about them...and from what i remember i think thats what road magnet recommends...


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Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Sunday, January 07, 2007 8:35 PM
Yellows have a well proven history. D-Specs have a few years of good history. Yellows are fairly easy to rebuild if you abuse them into needing it. D-Specs are a direct drop in, and usually cost just a little less.



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Monday, January 08, 2007 9:23 AM
Atk2008 - If you decide on the d-specs, let me know and I'll swing you a good deal




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Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Monday, January 08, 2007 10:02 AM
its basically all personal preference. i stand by koni so im biased.



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Monday, January 08, 2007 12:48 PM
APlusPerformance - JBodySource wrote:Atk2008 - If you decide on the d-specs, let me know and I'll swing you a good deal
Well I was gonna order from you anyway . I am thinkin I might as well just go with the d-specs just because of ease of install. Because I have never done this before or tried either shock setup and its not like i am gonna notice a huge difference and regret not going with the other one.



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Monday, January 08, 2007 2:21 PM
all i can say is that i liked the koni's and i really like the d-specs...i do not think you can go wrong either way...just depends on the amount wrench time you want to put into them. just make sure you get a nice pipe cutter for the koni's, thats what i did...and a vise as well...really good metal drill bits also...and a 12 pack of mountain dew one draw back was having to drill out my brand new rear mounts for the koni install - they where brand new...but i got over it.

adjustable suspension = fun

donnie



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:08 PM
Anyone else have input on why they like one over the other??




Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Tuesday, January 09, 2007 5:14 PM
I have ridden in darkstars car with the yellows and road magnet and yeah best lowered ride I have ever been in


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Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 6:47 PM
What else should I get new/replace when doin the install??



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:39 PM
prolly strut mounts



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Thursday, January 11, 2007 12:50 PM
^What new strut mounts are recommended and where can I get them?



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:38 PM
sorry to thread jack but donnie what size rims do you have
Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:42 PM
^Its cool man.

I tried sendin Road Magnet an email but they don't respond (its been like a week) to ask them a few questions and maybe order them. So idk what to do really? Anyone know how else I can contact em?



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Thursday, January 11, 2007 7:44 PM
His rims are 18s btw. Says in his profile.



Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Thursday, January 11, 2007 8:49 PM
Atk2008 - We're planning on being a dealer for them... so maybe we can get them for you. Shoot me an email if you'd like.




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Re: Which struts for Road Magnet Springs?
Friday, January 12, 2007 12:58 PM
APlusPerformance - JBodySource wrote:Atk2008 - We're planning on being a dealer for them... so maybe we can get them for you. Shoot me an email if you'd like.
that would be sweet. i will definitely contact you when it gets closer for me to ordering (in two weeks or so)...



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