whats the difference in these two shocks (both koni)
04-30-2009, 12:39 AM
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whats the difference in these two shocks (both koni) I'm looking at the 1139 front SA koni from Sam Strano or the 22140240 1LE fronts.
I can get the 1LE fronts cheaper than I can get the SAs (although this seems backwards to me). Wouldn't that be a better deal? I am probably going to buy when Strano gets back from racing, unless the 1LE shocks are better than the 1139s.
So is it....
1139 > 22140240
or
22140240 >1139
This is for just general driving. No real autocrossing, just looking to upgrade. It will be on Strano springs and Koni 1140 rears. Thanks!
I can get the 1LE fronts cheaper than I can get the SAs (although this seems backwards to me). Wouldn't that be a better deal? I am probably going to buy when Strano gets back from racing, unless the 1LE shocks are better than the 1139s.
So is it....
1139 > 22140240
or
22140240 >1139
This is for just general driving. No real autocrossing, just looking to upgrade. It will be on Strano springs and Koni 1140 rears. Thanks!
04-30-2009, 12:47 AM
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And yes, I realize that the 22140240 are double adjustable. I think my real question is why would I NOT get the cheaper DA Koni's instead of the more expensive SA Koni's?
04-30-2009, 01:04 AM
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How are they "built better"? I knew about the different mounting positions, that's not a big deal to me. I wouldn't lower much at all if Strano's springs came in varying sizes....but I love the look of his springs combined with the performance and business ethics....
But again, how are they built better?
But again, how are they built better?
04-30-2009, 01:18 AM
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Here's and opinion from Strano himself.
I have to disagree with both of the above statements. Why? Well, because I own a set of DA's---yet that's not what I run on my car. 
In fact, only one of my National Champioships was won on DA's (and even then I was running the compression full soft).
I don't see the reason to spend more on a more fragile shock (more to break and less compression travel because the bump adjuster is stacked onthe bottom of the shock).
In fact, only one of my National Champioships was won on DA's (and even then I was running the compression full soft).
I don't see the reason to spend more on a more fragile shock (more to break and less compression travel because the bump adjuster is stacked onthe bottom of the shock).
