Koni STR.T shocks and struts - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

ab_mach1 · 03-03-2015, 10:38 AM

Has anybody tried these Koni STR.T shocks and struts?

I have Eibach Sportlines. I want to replace mine sooner rather than later. If I wait until I can buy some Bilsteins, I might be waiting for a long while. Plus, I'm not sure I need "the best", since I don't road track or autoX mine. I do go to the drag strip a few times in the spring, summer, and fall though.

frijol79 · 03-03-2015, 03:03 PM

I want to know also.

frijol79 · 03-03-2015, 03:46 PM

Hey I just got the Tokico HP thru Latemodel Restoration. Just about $90 more than the SRT.

ab_mach1 · 03-03-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frijol79

Hey I just got the Tokico HP thru Latemodel Restoration. Just about $90 more than the SRT.

Do you like them? I'm trying really hard not to buy cheaper ones because I don't want to regret it LOL.

There is another set of Koni's I'm interested in as well. They are adjustable and cost about $170 more total.

They are on sale now as a matter of fact... KONI Adjustable Shock & Strut Kit. These would be cool since you'll have some adjustability.

Family Man · 03-03-2015, 04:49 PM

I ordered the Koni SRT.T setup from American Muscle today. Like you, I have lowering springs (to install) and my ride is just a cruiser, won't be racing or anything like that. Koni's have a good rep and I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you get them.

ab_mach1 · 03-03-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

I ordered the Koni SRT.T setup from American Muscle today. Like you, I have lowering springs (to install) and my ride is just a cruiser, won't be racing or anything like that. Koni's have a good rep and I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you get them.

I saw that they were about $100 cheaper than the same sold as a set at Steeda. I assume they come with some hardware, like the Steeda kit..? You're probably right, they would work just fine. I'm hoping someone has tried the Koni adjustable set I posted recently so at least I have more info before I pull the trigger.

Family Man · 03-03-2015, 05:27 PM

Honestly, if you intend for your Mach to be a cruiser with some spirited driving and attacking the freeway on/off ramps, the standard Koni's will be fine. I've seen people post and talked to people that have the adjustable ones and keep them on the middle setting, never adjusting them.

01yellerCobra · 03-03-2015, 05:49 PM

We have the STR.T's on our 06 with Eibach springs. Not really an apples to apples comparison. But when we bought the car it had stock shocks and struts. It rode horribly. I hated riding in it. We picked up the Konis and it made a world of difference.

ab_mach1 · 03-03-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Family Man

Honestly, if you intend for your Mach to be a cruiser with some spirited driving and attacking the freeway on/off ramps, the standard Koni's will be fine. I've seen people post and talked to people that have the adjustable ones and keep them on the middle setting, never adjusting them.

That's a good point really. I could see myself doing something similar and just keeping it at the setting I like best 100% of the time.

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Originally Posted by 01yellerCobra

We have the STR.T's on our 06 with Eibach springs. Not really an apples to apples comparison. But when we bought the car it had stock shocks and struts. It rode horribly. I hated riding in it. We picked up the Konis and it made a world of difference.

I see they have a lifetime warranty too. I haven't gotten to ride mine much at all since getting the springs because of all this winter we are having lol. I have a feeling I'm gonna hate the ride too.

IG: @azurebluemach

zymach · 03-04-2015, 03:25 PM

I got a set (I was supposed to get D specs, but Tokico never responded to Steeda) and haven't gotten a chance to install them yet. But just by picking them up they felt great, very solid and well built. I'm excited to replace my worn shocks and struts. From all the reviews I've read they're really good to.

j rick kirby · 03-05-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zymach

I got a set (I was supposed to get D specs, but Tokico never responded to Steeda) and haven't gotten a chance to install them yet. But just by picking them up they felt great, very solid and well built. I'm excited to replace my worn shocks and struts. From all the reviews I've read they're really good to.

Now that's a scientific analysis!

96gt02 · 03-05-2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by j rick kirby

now that's a scientific analysis!

hahahahaha

smith30 · 03-05-2015, 11:13 AM

I'm running Koni Sport Single Adjustable on my 95 Camaro and am very pleased. I use mine for autocross and DD.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Koni Street's as well though.

ab_mach1 · 03-05-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by smith30

I'm running Koni Sport Single Adjustable on my 95 Camaro and am very pleased. I use mine for autocross and DD.

I have heard a lot of good things about the Koni Street's as well though.

Do you feel like the adjustablility is useful? I am debating about the adjustable ones but wondering if I'll end up doing it one time only. I would like to say I'd adjust the back for when I go to the strip, but not if its a PITA.

smith30 · 03-05-2015, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

Do you feel like the adjustablility is useful? I am debating about the adjustable ones but wondering if I'll end up doing it one time only. I would like to say I'd adjust the back for when I go to the strip, but not if its a PITA.

IMO it's like anything else, adjustability is great to fine tune the suspension as a whole system. The downside is the ability can make you keep adjusting things and chasing your tail...

Is it possible to adjust them until you are happy and never touch them again? Sure. Would you be just as happy with a properly selected shock to the springs and suspension you are running and be happy you spent less money? Sure lol.

I'm "head over heels" for autocross, so everything I do is structured around that. Adjustable shocks, adjustable watts link and adjustable rear sway bar.

Look at how you will use the car. If this is a weekend cruiser and sees decent amount of street duty then the Koni Streets and lowering springs could make you very happy with the car.

I like having adjustability because I like to tinker and see what suits my driving style at autocross. For me right now it is a lot of trial and error. Once I get a TrueTrac put in I bet I will need to tweak something to re-balance the car since I hear a differential will tend to make the car understeer (or was it oversteer? lol)

zymach · 03-05-2015, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by j rick kirby

Now that's a scientific analysis!

Yes it was!

For being cheap shocks and struts though it made me feel better that they just felt well built. I was really disappointed with not being able to get the D specs, I was looking forward to having them. Not that I ever needed the adjustability, I just heard so many great things about them and they were at a good price. I think I might have just left them on one setting and never touch them again.

How are the STR.T's for an occasional autocross just out of curiosity?

ab_mach1 · 03-06-2015, 12:39 AM

I think I'll give the Koni STR.T's a try. Being around $300 for a set, I think it would be worth it to give them a try and see if they'll work for my driving and drag strip plans. If I decide I need more performance, I'll have a good baseline to guide me to a higher performance set.

Is there anything additional hardware or bushings, etc that I should get for the struts up front?

650rcode · 03-09-2015, 05:17 PM

I pulled the trigger and ordered the Koni STR.T's along with H&R super sports. eager to see what the car will feel like. It's a daily driver so i hope its still comfortable at least as good as stock was. Will post some pics and update of how it feels afterwards.

boostownsme · 03-09-2015, 09:09 PM

I don't know how they will do with some of the low low springs somer of ya'll have mentioned, but they ride better than stock combined with my Steeda Sports!

bris09 · 03-10-2015, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

Do you like them? I'm trying really hard not to buy cheaper ones because I don't want to regret it LOL.

There is another set of Koni's I'm interested in as well. They are adjustable and cost about $170 more total.

They are on sale now as a matter of fact... KONI Adjustable Shock & Strut Kit. These would be cool since you'll have some adjustability.

I have the adjustable ones and the H&R Super Sport springs, I am very happy with them. The Konis are set at the mid point and the ride comfort is comparable to the stock setup. Cornering is greatly improved.

ab_mach1 · 03-15-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bris09

I have the adjustable ones and the H&R Super Sport springs, I am very happy with them. The Konis are set at the mid point and the ride comfort is comparable to the stock setup. Cornering is greatly improved.

If the STRT's I bought don't give me enough performance, I think I'll go with the adjustable Koni's.

IG: @azurebluemach

ab_mach1 · 03-15-2015, 06:12 PM

My order finally came in. They got held up in Texas for a few days. Now I need to figure out when to put them on.

IG: @azurebluemach

mr-proper · 03-15-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

My order finally came in. They got held up in Texas for a few days. Now I need to figure out when to put them on.

IG: @azurebluemach

i have them since 08, you will like them

frijol79 · 03-16-2015, 02:30 AM

I installed my Tokico HD shocks/struts today along with Steeda springs. Drove a little noticed a big difference.

ab_mach1 · 03-18-2015, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by frijol79

I installed my Tokico HD shocks/struts today along with Steeda springs. Drove a little noticed a big difference.

That's awesome! Can't wait to get mine on.

03-03-2015, 10:38 AM	#1
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Koni STR.T shocks and struts Has anybody tried these Koni STR.T shocks and struts? I have Eibach Sportlines. I want to replace mine sooner rather than later. If I wait until I can buy some Bilsteins, I might be waiting for a long while. Plus, I'm not sure I need "the best", since I don't road track or autoX mine. I do go to the drag strip a few times in the spring, summer, and fall though. __________________ 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

03-03-2015, 03:03 PM	#2
frijol79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 857	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I want to know also.

03-03-2015, 03:46 PM	#3
frijol79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 857	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts Hey I just got the Tokico HP thru Latemodel Restoration. Just about $90 more than the SRT.

03-03-2015, 04:49 PM	#5
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I ordered the Koni SRT.T setup from American Muscle today. Like you, I have lowering springs (to install) and my ride is just a cruiser, won't be racing or anything like that. Koni's have a good rep and I'm sure you won't be disappointed if you get them. __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

03-03-2015, 05:27 PM	#7
Family Man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Monroe, MI Posts: 748	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts Honestly, if you intend for your Mach to be a cruiser with some spirited driving and attacking the freeway on/off ramps, the standard Koni's will be fine. I've seen people post and talked to people that have the adjustable ones and keep them on the middle setting, never adjusting them. __________________ Mike 2003 Torch Red automatic Born on 02/27/2003, new to me 01/06/2015 w/43,704 miles

03-03-2015, 05:49 PM	#8
01yellerCobra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,104	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts We have the STR.T's on our 06 with Eibach springs. Not really an apples to apples comparison. But when we bought the car it had stock shocks and struts. It rode horribly. I hated riding in it. We picked up the Konis and it made a world of difference. __________________ New Ride: 2004 Mystichrome Cobra-Accufab SBTB and plenum, Steeda 2.8" upper, Bassani X, Borla Stingers, Mcleod RXT, MGW shifter, Level 5 halfshafts, chrome FR500's, Stiffler's FIT system and DS safety loop, GT pumps, BA3000, tuned by owner

03-04-2015, 03:25 PM	#10
zymach Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 23	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I got a set (I was supposed to get D specs, but Tokico never responded to Steeda) and haven't gotten a chance to install them yet. But just by picking them up they felt great, very solid and well built. I'm excited to replace my worn shocks and struts. From all the reviews I've read they're really good to.

03-05-2015, 11:13 AM	#13
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I'm running Koni Sport Single Adjustable on my 95 Camaro and am very pleased. I use mine for autocross and DD. I have heard a lot of good things about the Koni Street's as well though. __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

03-06-2015, 12:39 AM	#17
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I think I'll give the Koni STR.T's a try. Being around $300 for a set, I think it would be worth it to give them a try and see if they'll work for my driving and drag strip plans. If I decide I need more performance, I'll have a good baseline to guide me to a higher performance set. Is there anything additional hardware or bushings, etc that I should get for the struts up front? __________________ 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

03-09-2015, 05:17 PM	#18
650rcode Oxford White 03 mach 1 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 127	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I pulled the trigger and ordered the Koni STR.T's along with H&R super sports. eager to see what the car will feel like. It's a daily driver so i hope its still comfortable at least as good as stock was. Will post some pics and update of how it feels afterwards.

03-09-2015, 09:09 PM	#19
boostownsme Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 118	Re: Koni STR.T shocks and struts I don't know how they will do with some of the low low springs somer of ya'll have mentioned, but they ride better than stock combined with my Steeda Sports!

03-15-2015, 06:12 PM	#22
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	My order finally came in. They got held up in Texas for a few days. Now I need to figure out when to put them on. IG: @azurebluemach __________________ 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

03-16-2015, 02:30 AM	#24
frijol79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 857	I installed my Tokico HD shocks/struts today along with Steeda springs. Drove a little noticed a big difference.

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