In 2003, Mazda introduced the RX-8 that showcased their new Renesis rotary engine in a sporty chassis with a funky suicide door sport coupe body. A modern successor to Mazda’s classic RX-7 sports car, the RX-8 quickly became a favorite of car enthusiasts around the world. A key aspect of the RX-8 was a civilized and quite capable suspension that made the car popular as a sporty daily driver or weekend competition toy. For many years, KONI has offered the world renown adjustable Sport shocks for the RX-8 and is now proud to announce the arrival of the new entry level performance KONI STR.T shocks for RX-8.

Upgrading to the budget friendly KONI STR.Ts will freshen up the suspension on cars with a lot of miles on the odometer, whether the car still uses the factory springs or performance lowering springs. KONI took extra care to accent the RX-8’s supple suspension with just the right balance of optimized performance and control without needless and annoying harshness on imperfect roads, a problem easily introduced with some overly harsh factory or aftermarket replacement shocks.

The Mazda Miata MX-5 is the most popular selling open sports car in history and the third generation 2006-2015 MX-5 (known as the NC chassis) wears it’s fun to drive Miata lineage well. Although Miata MX-5s are known for good handling, they can easily be improved in both handling and ride control when matched with legendary KONI performance shock absorbers, especially when they get a few miles on the odometer. New for Spring 2017, KONI proudly introduces entry level performance KONI STR.T shock absorbers for the 2006- 2015 MX-5 (NC).

Although budget priced to compete with several replacement grade shocks, the KONI STR.Ts are a true performance upgrade sharing their lineage and many characteristics with their big brother, the world renown adjustable KONI Sport shocks. The KONI STR.Ts are a great, budget friendly choice for cars with factory or lowering springs and for use either as a daily driver or weekend toy. The KONI STR. Ts strike the refined balance of good smooth handling and body control without ride harshness in imperfect roads. KONI STR.Ts work well on the traditional convertible soft top, removable hard top, or the optional Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT) models

New KONI STR.T Kits are also now available for the RX-8 matching a set of four KONI STR.T shocks with four Eibach Pro-kit lowering springs to provide a complete car set performance lowering and damping package in one purchase, shipment and installation.

For more information on these products, please visit KONI.