Anybody know what happened to DSS???

[hafstar95GSX]

I'm looking to set my car up with DSS coilovers and konis, for street/ autocross, but I can't find Diamond Star Specialties, anywhere! Did they change their name or go out of business?? Let me know if you have any info. about it. Thanks!

 

[PaleDSM]

Someone asked this same question a few days ago and there was no answer. I don't think anyone is sure really.

 

[jtmcinder]

Mike is on vacation and the website went down. Relax.

- Jtoby

 

[RallyxDave]

Well his web site didn't just "go down", he let his diamondstarspecialties.com domain name expire on Jan 13. I hope he'll be back & up soon.

 

[hafstar95GSX]

I guess I can wait to see if he surfaces again, before buying something else. But you would think he would have made some kind of announcement letting us know what's happening?

 

[NDgsx]

Mike has never been one to update his website frequently.

 

[jtmcinder]

Well his web site didn't just "go down", he let his diamondstarspecialties.com domain name expire on Jan 13. I hope he'll be back & up soon.

Maybe because his site lives here: http://dss-racing.com/

- Jtoby

 

[hafstar95GSX]

Thanks a bunch for that info.

 

[diambo4life]

DSS didn't go anywhere. I got my Wiseco pistons from them not more than 3 weeks ago.

 

[hafstar95GSX]

Unfortunately I erased the message from DSSracing, or I would have included it. Essentially, they stated that at the present time, they are not selling the DSS coil overs, but to look for them again this summer. No explanation, for this, accompanied the message. That's all!

 

[pc talon]

DSS could have ran into a problem w/a supplier or machine shop making parts for their kit. Example being that they may need to get certain things like collars made in batches, rather than one off. This is strictly speculation though. Glad I got my coilovers awhile back.

 

[khanlon]

I have been trying to get in touch with DSS for the last few weeks, with no luck. I have tried calling them and emailing them several times. The phone number listed on their website keeps telling me that Mike Croutcher's voicemail is full.

Has anyone been able to get in touch with DSS lately, or know a better way for me to reach them?

Thank you,
-Keith

 

[shagly]

I have also been trying to get ahold of DSS but have been unable too. When i call I either get to leave a message or it just says the box is full then I will call again the next day and leave a message so someone is emptying the box but not returning calls. I need new rear springs for my DSS coilovers and if they dont return my calls im just going to have to sell what i have and find new coilovers and that would bite.

 

[shagly]

I have also been trying to get in touch of DSS but have been unable too. When i call I either get to leave a message or it just says the box is full then I will call again the next day and leave a message so someone is emptying the box but not returning calls. I need new rear springs for my DSS coilovers and if they don't return my calls I'm just going to have to sell what i have and find new coilovers and that would bite.

 

[RamenPride]

I need new rear springs for my DSS coilovers and if they don't return my calls I'm just going to have to sell what i have and find new coilovers and that would bite.

there are several places that sell 2.5" inner diameter springs...

 

[Wufei]

Kind of reviving this thread. Called DSS and they had some management changes or something. They're still around. Asked about coilovers, and they're not making them anymore, but they have similar priced ones or can put together something for you.

 

[Mr96GSX408]

Kind of reviving this thread. Called DSS and they had some management changes or something. They're still around. Asked about coilovers, and they're not making them anymore, but they have similar priced ones or can put together something for you.

I live in San Luis Obispo where DSS was originally located. Mike, the owner of DSS left to Germany a few years ago, ever since then I believe Buschur Racing took over. I was sad to see hiim go, since I usually stop by the shop to BS around and buy parts every two months.

 

[unlmtdndeavor]

I live in San Luis Obispo where DSS was originally located. Mike, the owner of DSS left to Germany a few years ago, ever since then I believe Buschur Racing took over. I was sad to see hiim go, since I usually stop by the shop to BS around and buy parts every two months.

for a second i was like sweeet...another dsm in the area..then i realized who it was. didnt ray say that the company is just dead. like its just an empty shop now?

wufei: who did you call or speak to exactly, i was under the impression no one was there.

 

[Wufei]

Hmm, not sure of the name anymore, lots of things going on lately. He said "all you had to do was call."

 

[mcroutcher]

Long story short, I moved out of the country and passed it to someone else to run. They basicly killed it. I still own the name, the web address and still have the phone number. Maybe someday I might wake it back up.

 

[diambo4life]

Holy hell. That might be the longest pending update I have ever seen. Glad you're well.

 

[Ludachris]

Long story short, I moved out of the country and passed it to someone else to run. They basicly killed it. I still own the name, the web address and still have the phone number. Maybe someday I might wake it back up.

Better 15 years late than never, Mike. Good to hear you're still around. The DSM world is a bit different than it was in 2005, but people still appear to be spending money on the cars. Far fewer parts available for them, but far fewer of them on the road too. We still have a solid group of owners here on the forum.

 

[mcroutcher]

I just noticed the post today.
I still have mine.
91 talon, the OG
91 eclipse gsx
2x 89 Colt/mirage GTt
04 Evo rs.
All but the Evo need love.
I see there are a number of companies have copied a few of my parts. That's good that some "DSS" parts are available to you guys even if I'm not making them anymore.

I'm currently working for a mustang suspension company. A DSM guy called me today looking for Mustang parts. That's what got me looking into DSM land. Maybe I'll start DSS back up, but as a hobby if I find some time.

 

[Ludachris]

I just noticed the post today.
I still have mine.
91 talon, the OG
91 eclipse gsx
2x 89 Colt/mirage GTt
04 Evo rs.
All but the Evo need love.
I see there are a number of companies have copied a few of my parts. That's good that some "DSS" parts are available to you guys even if I'm not making them anymore.

I'm currently working for a mustang suspension company. A DSM guy called me today looking for Mustang parts. That's what got me looking into DSM land. Maybe I'll start DSS back up, but as a hobby if I find some time.

Maximum Motorsports right? Good stuff.

Hope you get the DSMs going again. You’ll probably end up having to make some parts with more and more now unavailable, so that’ll be the catalyst for bringing DSS back.

 

[mcroutcher]

Yes. Maximum Motorsports.