Time For Shocks - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

32VALVR · 01-30-2017, 12:37 AM

Need advise, my stockers have given up the ghost and would like something adjustable. While I would like to go with Strange 10 ways, I read to much about how much NVH they transfer. So I'm looking at Tokico Dspecs, Illuminas, and KYB AGX.
I basically daily drive my Mach and am happy with my power level and go to the strip once a month, but live and haul aXX through the canyons. I want shocks the will allow me weight transfer at the strip without sacrificing handling or NVH.
Thanks in advance for your opinions!

Mach828 · 01-30-2017, 02:17 PM

I have the KYB adjustables and really like them.

Mustanger2 · 01-30-2017, 07:40 PM

You need to check out Koni Yellow Single & then Double adjustables Koni has a sale every year that is well advertised... I consider Bilsteins the top of the pile but expensive too

NastyNate · 01-30-2017, 07:45 PM

I love my D-specs!!!

32VALVR · 01-30-2017, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mach828

I have the KYB adjustables and really like them.

Do you ever run them down the drag strip, If so, being that they are not quite as adjustable as others, does it work for you?

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

I love my D-specs!!!

I'm really wanting the Dspecs because of there two way adjust ability. With that being said, they are a lot more expensive then the AGXs. Question is, Do you race them at the strip and feel a substantial weight transfer and grip improvement, and how is the NVH when set for daily driving?
Again thanks for your replies!

NastyNate · 01-31-2017, 06:58 AM

While they are 2 way adjustable they are only controlled by turning ONE knob. so you cant tune then individually. That being said I DD them set at 3.5 turns from full firm. Weight transfer perfect. I dont track my car but i like to practice at traffic lights. At that setting you can feel the firmness...you can set them at like 5 turns out and it softens up nicly but Id rather have performance!! Ive got 5+ years and over 100k miles on em.

Mach828 · 01-31-2017, 10:53 AM

I ended up having to put the KYBs at their firmer setting. Initially I had them too soft and the as$ end was squatting too hard on the launch. I've had them at the firmer side for a while and left them there for street and strip. For the money I'm happy with them.

ab_mach1 · 01-31-2017, 12:23 PM

I wish I would have waited a bit longer and opted for an adjustable set. I have Koni STR.T's. They don't suck, but they are not great either.

As far as adjusting them..do you usually have to get down underneath to them, or do they typically have adjustment knobs at the top of the shock/strut?

Mach828 · 01-31-2017, 01:59 PM

The adjustment knobs on my shocks are at the bottom. I can barely reach them from the floor without raising the car up.

After I got them setup how I wanted, I haven't needed to touch them since.

NastyNate · 01-31-2017, 06:18 PM

Dspecs you adjust with an allen up top. they also have a knob adapter thing that you can buy and mount in the trunk so its easier to adjust.

ab_mach1 · 02-01-2017, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

Dspecs you adjust with an allen up top. they also have a knob adapter thing that you can buy and mount in the trunk so its easier to adjust.

What springs are you running with your D-Specs?

NastyNate · 02-01-2017, 05:32 PM

I have a 3 link in the rear so I have MM-42ta5 370 -440lbs. I ran the stock spring with them as well.

ab_mach1 · 02-02-2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

I have a 3 link in the rear so I have MM-42ta5 370 -440lbs. I ran the stock spring with them as well.

And you liked them with the stock springs as well? I've got Sportlines and they have less travel than the stock springs, but not terribly stiff.

Mustanger2 · 02-03-2017, 08:28 PM

Koni adjustables are set with a knob on top of the shocks/struts. Easily accessible but you will have to drill a hole in the rear trunk liner to access the top of the shock... no big deal.... or leave the liners out, (not feasible for my thinking)

NastyNate · 02-03-2017, 08:48 PM

Eruza: yeah they were good with the stock springs too.

I plan on using Koni DA Struts when I upgrade the front suspension.

01-30-2017, 12:37 AM	#1
32VALVR Registered Mach Abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,695	Time For Shocks Need advise, my stockers have given up the ghost and would like something adjustable. While I would like to go with Strange 10 ways, I read to much about how much NVH they transfer. So I'm looking at Tokico Dspecs, Illuminas, and KYB AGX. I basically daily drive my Mach and am happy with my power level and go to the strip once a month, but live and haul aXX through the canyons. I want shocks the will allow me weight transfer at the strip without sacrificing handling or NVH. Thanks in advance for your opinions! __________________ 04 O/W 5sp with Kenne Bell 2.1 intercooled kit@ 10lbs.

01-30-2017, 02:17 PM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Time For Shocks I have the KYB adjustables and really like them. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

01-30-2017, 07:40 PM	#3
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: Time For Shocks You need to check out Koni Yellow Single & then Double adjustables Koni has a sale every year that is well advertised... I consider Bilsteins the top of the pile but expensive too __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

01-30-2017, 07:45 PM	#4
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Time For Shocks I love my D-specs!!!

01-31-2017, 06:58 AM	#6
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Time For Shocks While they are 2 way adjustable they are only controlled by turning ONE knob. so you cant tune then individually. That being said I DD them set at 3.5 turns from full firm. Weight transfer perfect. I dont track my car but i like to practice at traffic lights. At that setting you can feel the firmness...you can set them at like 5 turns out and it softens up nicly but Id rather have performance!! Ive got 5+ years and over 100k miles on em.

01-31-2017, 10:53 AM	#7
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Time For Shocks I ended up having to put the KYBs at their firmer setting. Initially I had them too soft and the as$ end was squatting too hard on the launch. I've had them at the firmer side for a while and left them there for street and strip. For the money I'm happy with them. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

01-31-2017, 12:23 PM	#8
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Time For Shocks I wish I would have waited a bit longer and opted for an adjustable set. I have Koni STR.T's. They don't suck, but they are not great either. As far as adjusting them..do you usually have to get down underneath to them, or do they typically have adjustment knobs at the top of the shock/strut? __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

01-31-2017, 01:59 PM	#9
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Time For Shocks The adjustment knobs on my shocks are at the bottom. I can barely reach them from the floor without raising the car up. After I got them setup how I wanted, I haven't needed to touch them since. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

01-31-2017, 06:18 PM	#10
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Time For Shocks Dspecs you adjust with an allen up top. they also have a knob adapter thing that you can buy and mount in the trunk so its easier to adjust.

02-01-2017, 05:32 PM	#12
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Time For Shocks I have a 3 link in the rear so I have MM-42ta5 370 -440lbs. I ran the stock spring with them as well.

02-03-2017, 08:28 PM	#14
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: Time For Shocks Koni adjustables are set with a knob on top of the shocks/struts. Easily accessible but you will have to drill a hole in the rear trunk liner to access the top of the shock... no big deal.... or leave the liners out, (not feasible for my thinking) __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

02-03-2017, 08:48 PM	#15
NastyNate Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 1,349	Re: Time For Shocks Eruza: yeah they were good with the stock springs too. I plan on using Koni DA Struts when I upgrade the front suspension.

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