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Old 09-19-2009, 03:13 PM
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Default Konis are on, wow!!

De-carbons + bends = 30mph + scared

Koni + bends = 65mph + I'm tempted to go faster !!

Thanks for making me realise that koni are worth every penny
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Glad to hear your finding out what a difference a good set of shocks can make.
Enjoy!
Now all you have to do is save up for a Fays2 watts-link for another big WOW!
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Hmm, sound expensive...

I know my tires aren't the best, but I'd like to add some hp too, hmmm.....

Many people answered many questions before I saw the light, and I realise now my lack of listening was due to the cost of konis, bad way to chose mods..
Thanks for the patience, and taking the time to help, you all know who you are
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Thanks for posting your experience with them. did you stick with your stock springs? Im looking into taking the plunge and getting some myself..
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Pleasure. Stock springs, still sits a bit high in the back for my liking, but the ride quality is great.
Dive in, you won't be dissapointed
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Could you post a few pics of the ride height when you can?

Thanks
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Great choice, they might cost more but they are definitely worth it.
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People are always amazed at the difference a set of Koni shocks will make.I know I was in shock after I installed mine.Ya,the fays2 watts link is truely amazing.You get what you pay for with a good set of shocks.That's the first thing I would do.
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The one thing that I was really happy with is the braking performance. It really helped a few weeks ago when the person in front of me blew out his rear tire on the expressway.
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Originally Posted by taws6
De-carbons + bends = 30mph + scared

Koni + bends = 65mph + I'm tempted to go faster !!

Thanks for making me realise that koni are worth every penny
Awesome. We have to do a meet sometime. I have konis w/ stock springs (lower perch on front and hose mod at the back).
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Hey Bene, yea, I see you're over here now, would be good to met ya, and check out your car. I thought you might be at checker diner today (Chelmsford), but alas, you weren't. How you like it over here? (apart from the roads and quality of the houses!).

I'm off to Battlesbridge car show next Sunday, maybe I'll see you there?

BTW, Did you realise your stationed not far from Santa Pod

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