Mazda 3 Shock/Strut Replacement

[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

[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!

[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.

[Brian]

What year is that Mazda5? Let us know and I can check what is in stock currently.

[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?

[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?

[Brian]

Sorry, that setup sold out today. Got shocks but no springs for your Mazda5 currently. Got Koni SPORT shocks and Koni FSD today.

[njaremka]

thanks. i'll likely pick up the koni yellows from you.