1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Sonny, Marco and the Downsouth Motorsports crew....

Discussion in 'Vendor Reviews' started by chris4x4, Apr 8, 2011.

  1. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:42 AM
    #1
    chris4x4

    #1
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,531
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    Created the BEST shock I have ever had on a Tacoma!

    MAJOR PROPS TO YOU GUYS!!!!



    A little back ground:

    A week ago, I blew my front shocks out while testing a set of Icon 2.5" rear resis. A quick call to DSM and talked to Sonny about what I wanted. Icon ext. 2.5" Co's, but the low speed dampening softened "a little bit". Sonny said "No problem, I think I know what you want". Now.....Its very hard to convey what someone wants over a phone, and not in person, so I was a little bit leary on what to expect. Sonny is a Pro and knows his shit, no doubt, but as mentioned, how can someone know EXACTLY what you want over a phone? Well.....My new CO's arived last night, and I installed them this morning. In the first 30 feet I KNEW they were EXACTLY what I wanted! I continued on, hit some bumps, small and large, and they are absolutly PERFECT! If anyone wants a set of shocks valved the "way you want", Downsouth Motorsports is the place to call! Any time you talk with one of them, the customer service is second to none! They never seem to busy to answer even what one may think is the stupidest question.

    Customer Service = A+
    Product knowledge = A+
    Quality of work = A+

    To Sonny, Marco and the DSM Crew, heres to you guys!! :proposetoast:
     
    chris4x4, Apr 8, 2011
    #1
  2. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:44 AM
    #2
    tacomaman06

    #2
    tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Enforcer

    Joined:
    May 1, 2007
    Member:
    #1475
    Messages:
    26,212
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Will
    York,South Carolina
    Vehicle:
    '16 Tundra TRD Pro
    getting there....
    Hell yeah!!! DSMS is friggin awesome! Sonny and Marco are awesome to deal with.
     
    tacomaman06, Apr 8, 2011
    #2
  3. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:45 AM
    #3
    stevenstaco

    #3
    stevenstaco B A N N E D

    Joined:
    Dec 5, 2010
    Member:
    #47180
    Messages:
    4,687
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steven
    sacramento ca
    Vehicle:
    o7 trd sport sr5 4x4/06 4runner sr5 4x4
    1.5 aal,Tacomaworld sticker,Blacked out tail lights,bhlm,.dumped exhaust,relocated 7 pin ,rear diff breather mod,bed lights,hella 500s behind the grill,plastidipped lower vallance,mag light mod,debadged,black billit grill,bedmat mod,airaid intake,vynil armrests and back rests,tailgate theft mod, ipod interface,backseat cargo mod,front 5100s
    good to know somewhere has good customer service:D
     
    stevenstaco, Apr 8, 2011
    #3
  4. Apr 8, 2011 at 11:47 AM
    #4
    Fisheez

    #4
    Fisheez Built Ford Tough.

    Joined:
    Mar 7, 2011
    Member:
    #52569
    Messages:
    300
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Zack
    So Cal
    Vehicle:
    Tacomaless For Now
    When my Fox 2.5's need a rebuild they will be going straight to DSMS.

    Btw when do front coilovers usually need to be rebuilt?
     
    Fisheez, Apr 8, 2011
    #4
  5. Apr 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM
    #5
    chris4x4

    #5
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,531
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    If they start to leak, or feel bouncy, is a good indicator.
     
    chris4x4, Apr 8, 2011
    #5
  6. Apr 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM
    #6
    DeeKay21

    #6
    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2008
    Member:
    #10651
    Messages:
    14,152
    Gender:
    Male
    Nevada/Utah
    Vehicle:
    06' TRD Sport 4x4
    I havent talked to Sonny but I have talked to Marco over the phone and he was super nice and friendly!!;)
     
    DeeKay21, Apr 8, 2011
    #6
  7. Apr 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM
    #7
    chris4x4

    #7
    chris4x4 [OP] With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

    Joined:
    May 8, 2008
    Member:
    #6497
    Messages:
    112,751,531
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    FlimFlubberJAM
    Tenoe, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2019 Rubicon 4 Door,
    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    YeP! Marco is Tops!
     
    chris4x4, Apr 8, 2011
    #7
  8. Apr 8, 2011 at 3:41 PM
    #8
    Socalrunner

    #8
    Socalrunner Toyota Its Like A Jeep Thing Only Better

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2010
    Member:
    #45226
    Messages:
    2,202
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Chris
    Glendora
    Vehicle:
    2010 TRD Offroad 4x4 DCSB
    Icon Coilovers
    I just ordered some king coilovers and All i have to say is that there customer is top notch.

    Thank you DSM
     
    Socalrunner, Apr 8, 2011
    #8
  9. Apr 9, 2011 at 1:34 AM
    #9
    4WD

    #9
    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

    Joined:
    Jul 2, 2009
    Member:
    #19185
    Messages:
    23,542
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Doug
    Lakeside, Ca / Gardnerville, Nevada
    Vehicle:
    2004 DC TRD 4x
    Grey wire MOD, deck plate, diff breather MOD, 2nd gen. OME 883# on Tundra 5100's, OMD custom 3" leafsprings, rear shock relocation, Ivan Stewart TRD rims w/285/75/16's, '02 bumper MOD, Famous Fabrications sliders , LED interior/exterior lights, bed bar, Custom tube bumper, Old school KC day lighters,Red Ring 8" HID flood, Kenwood vhf 2M.. umm some other shit I'm forgetting right now
    There shop is about 10 miles from me & though I've never done business with them ,alot of San Diego members go there & have heard nothing but good which puts them pretty much above the "other guys"..Props for DSMS !!

    (no need to name them, they know who they are )
     
    4WD, Apr 9, 2011
    #9
  10. Apr 13, 2011 at 8:30 PM
    #10
    glassman

    #10
    glassman Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54422
    Messages:
    59
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    maryland
    Vehicle:
    2006 prerunner
    Couldn't agree more. I've been asking relentless question after question to Marco, and he's been beyond helpful. Planning on ordering a set of King's and some UCAs from him soon.

    To be honest, after how nice and helpful he's been, even if I happened somehow to stumble upon a better-priced set of King's (unlikely, since they are very reasonably priced through them), I would have to say I'd go through DSM on sheer principle.

    Keep up the excellent work gentlemen. Everything I've read about you guys on tw is true.
     
    glassman, Apr 13, 2011
    #10
  11. Apr 13, 2011 at 8:32 PM
    #11
    sambojee

    #11
    sambojee Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2011
    Member:
    #53629
    Messages:
    292
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sam
    Iowa
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OffRoad
    Bilstein 5100 all around set at 2.5. 1.5 AAL in the rear. 265/75/16 Hancook Dynapro MTs on Black Moto Metal 951s. Black badges. Aftermarket grill. TRD seat covers.
    I ordered some 5100s from them and called them up when i had a question about the install and they knew what they were talking about and they were super nice, thanks guys! keep up the great work!
     
    sambojee, Apr 13, 2011
    #11
  12. Apr 13, 2011 at 9:12 PM
    #12
    Superx2

    #12
    Superx2 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2011
    Member:
    #51552
    Messages:
    1,617
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Joey
    Iowa
    i spoke with marco a few weeks back and he was great! had good info and was patient with me. when i decide to get my lift, i will go through them and ask for marco. great customer service! keep it up!
     
    Superx2, Apr 13, 2011
    #12
  13. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:31 AM
    #13
    The_Hodge

    #13
    The_Hodge Volunteer Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Member:
    #1432
    Messages:
    31,635
    Gender:
    Male
    SC
    Vehicle:
    15 Lariat Sport 5.0L
    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    ordered my king coils from them to go on my walker evans shock bodies. they did some call time w/ walker to see what the originals were and came back with what i was looking for. top notch folks!
     
    The_Hodge, Apr 19, 2011
    #13
  14. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:37 AM
    #14
    Dark Knight

    #14
    Dark Knight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8006
    Messages:
    9,804
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    NC/SC
    Vehicle:
    4Runner Trail, 88 pickup, Tundra Platinum
    A few bolts are different.
    Hey Jamie, can you PM me the info on your new coils? I'm in the same boat and need coils bad. Just curious of all the details.
     
    Dark Knight, Apr 19, 2011
    #14
  15. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:38 AM
    #15
    The_Hodge

    #15
    The_Hodge Volunteer Moderator

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2007
    Member:
    #1432
    Messages:
    31,635
    Gender:
    Male
    SC
    Vehicle:
    15 Lariat Sport 5.0L
    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    sure...PM coming
     
    The_Hodge, Apr 19, 2011
    #15
  16. Apr 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM
    #16
    Dark Knight

    #16
    Dark Knight Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2008
    Member:
    #8006
    Messages:
    9,804
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jeff
    NC/SC
    Vehicle:
    4Runner Trail, 88 pickup, Tundra Platinum
    A few bolts are different.
    Cool thanks dude!
     
    Dark Knight, Apr 19, 2011
    #16
  17. Oct 9, 2011 at 9:26 AM
    #17
    D13

    #17
    D13 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2010
    Member:
    #46358
    Messages:
    371
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    D
    Moving all the time
    Vehicle:
    08 TRD-OR
    Tinted windows, Plasti-dipped emblems (black), white 2011 grill w plasti derped white toyota emblem, Weathertech dontfits; Clarion HU, Hertz-165 Coax, Alpine 500w mono to 8" JL 3w3, Wet Okeles, CBI sliders, Eibach/5100's @0.85 in front, Dakar leaves and OME shocks in rear, Leer topper.
    Yep.. great experience getting me the right parts! Good guys, full of answers!
     
    D13, Oct 9, 2011
    #17
  18. Nov 27, 2011 at 5:11 PM
    #18
    encarnate

    #18
    encarnate New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 24, 2011
    Member:
    #67611
    Messages:
    3
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Knack
    Jersey
    Vehicle:
    x-runner going up
    I just ordered a Total Chaos lt front end for an x-runner and I have to say I chose this company because of the reviews on this site and they absolutely lived up to every good thing I've read.
     
    encarnate, Nov 27, 2011
    #18
To Top