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Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:49 pm
by RUKnight
Hey Brian,

Any thoughts on the new Koni STR-T's? My wife's 3 has a blown front strut and I'm looking to replace all 4. Don't want to lower the car and don't need anything stiffer than the OEM's shocks/struts. I spoke to Koni via email and they said they are slightly stiffer but are a great OEM replacement. Anything else I should be looking at?
Mike

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 4:58 pm
by Brian
I like the STR as a stock replacement. Only issue is that they have been so instantly popular that KONI is constantly on backorder. When I spoke with them last week I was told a few weeks before next batch. IF they got a surprise delivery from the factory today that they mentioned....let me know!

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:59 pm
by njaremka
you wouldn't happen to have these in stock, would you? also, the product page says they are not compatible with the mazdaspeed3... why is that? i have a mazda5 that needs new dampers (AGAIN) and i would like to get koni's, but i don't want to spend the premium for the sport yellows. if i can get the STR's i would be happy.

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:34 am
by Brian
What year is that Mazda5? Let us know and I can check what is in stock currently.

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:29 am
by njaremka
It is a 2008 Grand Touring model. Sucks that I've had to replace the rear struts 3 times now! Fortunately, first two times were covered under warranty. The rear of the car needs more spring and better dampening. Can you also get Mazda5 H&R springs?

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:32 am
by njaremka
Which springs are included with this kit:
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Pe ... -0971.html

Do you know what the spring rates are?

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:26 pm
by Brian
Sorry, that setup sold out today. Got shocks but no springs for your Mazda5 currently. Got Koni SPORT shocks and Koni FSD today.

Re: Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:02 pm
by njaremka
thanks. i'll likely pick up the koni yellows from you.