I need advice as to which model D-Spec I should get, either the Z (DSP9) or G (DSP7). I have a G coupe with soon to be installed Swift Sport Mach springs (drop F:.9" and R:.6"). As I understand it the Z shock is shorter than the G's although the valving is the same for both.

Please, I need help as to which model would be the best for my application.
As usual any advice is much appreciated.

 

Anybody have any experience with these shocks on a dropped G. Springs are coming in by mid week and I would like to have the shocks installed at the same time but would like to get the correct shock that would work out the best.

Anyone?

 

The D-Dpec 9's for the Z are 1" shorter in the rear only. The fronts are the same for both series. You can run either as the dampening will be the same as you noted above. Remember to get rear extensions as you won't be able to adjust the rears once installed without them. It will require drilling a 1/2" hole on the top mount to get the extension through.

 

When Tokico designed the D-Specs were they for an installation at OEM height or did they assume that most application were going on cars that were dropped.

If the Z shocks are 1" shorter and you had a drop of approximately 1" I would assume then there would be no load on the shock as opposed to the G shock. Is my thinking correct or am I just all messed up.....

 

They are sold in the packages along with the Sportlines or Prokits so I am pretty sure that they can handle a dropped car.

I've got the Prokits (G35 Coupe versions) with the DSP-7 D-Specs. My car settled at about 1.5" lower in the front and 1.25" lower in the rear.

 

How is the ride? Did anyone put them on AFTER putting on springs? Was the ride improved? Night and day?

 

Springs are coming tomorrow. In the Bay Area, Josh does alot of installs for the guys in the area but he's in the process of moving to a different location. I'll have to wait a few weeks before he will have the time to get them installed although that will give me time to decide on shocks. Talked to Tokico today and they recommended I go with the DSP7 but they really never gave a reason why. They said either shock would work, but never got a satisfactory answer from them. I'll probably get the 7 over the 9, just because.

When everything gets installed I'll post the results.

 

Sorry for the newbie question, but how are they adjusted in the Rear?

 

Rears are adjusted the same as the front by turning the adjuster clockwise or counter clockwise. The fronts have easy access but the rears need the extensions installed for access. A set of extensions cost $20 and are easily installed.

 

Sedan's that do not have the reclining rear seat's cannot use the extension's because we do not have the required access to install them in the first place.

 

I didn't use extensions as you only adjust them a few times to get where you like them and then that's it (unless your a trackday guy); 4 turns from soft for me with Eibach pros.
Just take off the rear tire, remove the two top shock bolts and pull down. Then put in the key and adjust. Reverse order... Takes less than a half hour.

 

I'm on Hotchkis springs (only made for the Z) with the DSP-9 Z version of the Tokicos on my Gcoupe. I felt, and still feel that's the right choice for anybody lowering their coupe 1in.+