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Old 03-27-2011, 05:30 PM
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Yes, there are 2 different positions on the front struts. The only thing for the rear is the heater hose mod. For what it's worth I tried the setting for the lower setting and it was to low. Went to the stock setting and it was perfect with the strano springs.
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So all 4 have adj ride height... so if i set it to stock will it raise my ride height even though I have the lowering springs? Man i feel retarded on this, i wish i had some visuals. Are there any springs (aside from stock ones) that lower our cars only 1" or 1.25 and work well with the Koni's"? I dont mean to hijack, i am really interested in the shocks, jus gotta be sure what the effect wil b on my ride height.
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Originally Posted by sheikss
How much longer on the sale Sam? Waiting on the tax return to get a set of 4/4's, springs and 2 sets of bumpstops. Already got the koni's/strano's on my 2000, need to get rid of the eibach/revalve bilstein setup that has 15 miles or so of street driving on them.
Koni's on sale through May. Starting to get low on springs. More on order, and I re-ordered more and sooner--but it looks like there will be a gap, again. I'm trying to keep up!!!
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Originally Posted by maxpit
So all 4 have adj ride height... so if i set it to stock will it raise my ride height even though I have the lowering springs? Man i feel retarded on this, i wish i had some visuals. Are there any springs (aside from stock ones) that lower our cars only 1" or 1.25 and work well with the Koni's"? I dont mean to hijack, i am really interested in the shocks, jus gotta be sure what the effect wil b on my ride height.
No, the rears do not effect height. And the front adjustment should not be used on a car with lowering springs, it'll be too low.

As for there being any springs that low that range and work well with the Koni's? Yep, mine. http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=90&ModelID=7 That's the Koni 4/4's and my springs in kit form (with a discount applied).
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are the fronts adustable damping?
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Yes, all Koni's for these cars have adjustable rebound damping.
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I really need to change my shocks when my car will be back on the road in May.. Q;
What would you recommend for a street car, M6, 3:42, 405rwhp N/A and 540rwhp on the juice. My soft and tired stock shocks/springs make my car hook but I'm afraid it wont hook anymore with stiffer shock/spring on the jug, even N/A..

My mind is set on Strano springs. For the shock, I'm hesitating between bilstein HD/SLP or ajustable Konis for a softer ajustment in the rear to hook right..

shipping to Canada?
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I can ship to Canada, but it's not a lot of fun and costly. Bilstein's can go by mail, Koni's cannot (too much insurance needed).

Bilstein's won't hook better than Koni's, and Koni's can be turned down on rebound to be similar to Bilstein, but they do have a little more compression. The ride is very similar when the Koni's are turned down, but with lowering springs you'd not want to run the Koni's full soft, at least in front.

Koni warranty is void when exported that's how they protect their Canadian distributors.
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wow that suck, but not surprising anyway.. Here its 1420$ a set for the Konis 4/3 BTW lol. Thanks for the answer Sam. I'll PM you in May and think about it, but I woulnt mind taking Konis anyway!
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how do the fronts adjust?
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Originally Posted by Johnnystock
wow that suck, but not surprising anyway.. Here its 1420$ a set for the Konis 4/3 BTW lol. Thanks for the answer Sam. I'll PM you in May and think about it, but I woulnt mind taking Konis anyway!
wow, that explains why so many want to order from the states despite the warranty thing....
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You use an allen wrench the adjuster is inside the spring on the fronts. Little awkward to get at but with proper installation not a terrible issue.
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Whats the wait on a set of 4/4's if ordered tomorow? Just curious.. Let me know thanks Sam.
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Sam, I sent you a pm regarding the watts link, but ran across this thread too. Looks like I'll pick up a set of these as well since they are on sale. If you can give me a recommendation on which ones for the car, I will put an order in this week. Details in the PM.
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Originally Posted by Trev_SS
Whats the wait on a set of 4/4's if ordered tomorow? Just curious.. Let me know thanks Sam.
In stock... just shipping time.
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Originally Posted by peterlawl84
Sam, I sent you a pm regarding the watts link, but ran across this thread too. Looks like I'll pick up a set of these as well since they are on sale. If you can give me a recommendation on which ones for the car, I will put an order in this week. Details in the PM.
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I did get your PM, but the reason you haven't heard back is that it's pretty detailed and I just don't have the time right now to type it all out. And the questions you ask tend to lead to more questions which leads to more typing.

This is a classic case of "call me". The answers will be better and it'll save us both time in the end.
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Thanks for helping on the phone Sam, just put the order in for the koni's and I will get back to you later this week about the watts.
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Sam, just left you a VM. Shoot me a call back when you have a moment.
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I'm doing my best, but I can't keep up. Feel free to keep trying me back, I'm still trying to do orders and messages from the end of last week!
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Do you have any kyb agx for ls1's?


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