Koni Vs Tokico D-specs?
#2
09-07-2009, 09:07 AM
#4
09-07-2009, 02:43 PM
I had Koni's on my GTI and they were the best shock I have ever had ( and I've had a few including biltein shocks which are also great ). I've had tokico on other cars and I have never been too impressed with them until I tired the D-specs on my G-sedan. They were also fantastic. While maybe the Koni's might be slightly better, I highly doubt there is a big enough difference to justify the steep price.
#5
09-07-2009, 02:52 PM
Originally Posted by Gsedan35
Tokico D-spec twin tube 8 way double adjustable (bump and rebound) gas shocks 2 fitment's are sold DSP-7 for the G35 and DSP-9 for the 350Z.
The only difference between the DSP-7 and 9 is that the rear shocks on the DSP-9 350Z fitment feature's shocks that have shorter bodies by 3/8" and piston shafts that are 1 7/8" shorter The 2 fitment's are both valved the same. These shocks can be set from softer then oem G35 shock to stiffer then the oem 350Z shock, your choice depending on how you set them.
$489
Side note: Do not run them with any spring that is beyond 450lbs, cannot be revalved, serviced by Tokico USA only.
Koni Sport SA twin tube shocks Single adjustable for rebound.
Side note: IMO, do not run spring rates above 400lbs in the front and 450lbs in the rear, without having them revalved. Can be serviced, revalved, shortened, even converted to double independent adjustablity for seperate rebound and compression control by several authorized Koni service providers.
Side note 2: Better choices exist, this shock works well for many, however it's twin tube construction is it's own enemy. It has a fair amount of hysteresis, which does cost the owner grip and a lose of ride quality.
$700-$800+
The only difference between the DSP-7 and 9 is that the rear shocks on the DSP-9 350Z fitment feature's shocks that have shorter bodies by 3/8" and piston shafts that are 1 7/8" shorter The 2 fitment's are both valved the same. These shocks can be set from softer then oem G35 shock to stiffer then the oem 350Z shock, your choice depending on how you set them.
$489
Side note: Do not run them with any spring that is beyond 450lbs, cannot be revalved, serviced by Tokico USA only.
Koni Sport SA twin tube shocks Single adjustable for rebound.
Side note: IMO, do not run spring rates above 400lbs in the front and 450lbs in the rear, without having them revalved. Can be serviced, revalved, shortened, even converted to double independent adjustablity for seperate rebound and compression control by several authorized Koni service providers.
Side note 2: Better choices exist, this shock works well for many, however it's twin tube construction is it's own enemy. It has a fair amount of hysteresis, which does cost the owner grip and a lose of ride quality.
$700-$800+
I agree that Koni makes some great struts, but for some odd reason, that isn't the case with the G35...
#7
10-24-2009, 08:24 PM
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#8
10-24-2009, 08:45 PM
As long as you're buying G35 specific parts, you can mix and match springs and struts all you want. Some guys like mixing and matching Z suspension parts in too, but there might be issues with rear spring rates and/or strut compression on the G coupes.
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