New Konis Installed.
04-13-2006, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BitViper
BJM great write up and not to llook a gift horse in the mouth,,but...open wide,... 
....you never really mentioned WHY you didnt use DA VS SA's....
....you never really mentioned WHY you didnt use DA VS SA's....A single jounce damping value works well for a wide range of cars. SAs should work fine in many instances. I did not feel I needed the DAs.
04-13-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by chupr0kabra
There is a - and a + on either side of the window on the front shocks. + is firmer, - is softer. I'm pretty sure it's - on the left and + on the right.
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04-14-2006, 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BJM
Many years ago Koni's were adjustable to accomodate wear. You current ones can be adjusted for wear as well. They should therefore last a long time.
"The KONI warranty is a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship and against wear out for as long as you own that car registered for street use."
Koni Rebuild Center: 818-888-8904 Monday-Friday 8-5 PST.
KONI Factory Tech Line at 606-685-4100 Monday-Friday 8-5 EST.
Yeah, Koni's Rock.
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04-15-2006, 11:32 AM
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[QUOTE=chupr0kabra]http://www3.sympatico.ca/brian.mackay/Koni_shocks.htm
Fourth picture up from the bottom (the one of the spring fully mounted to the shock, but not installed in the car yet). It's kind of hard to see, but the washer gets sandwiched between the top of the shock and the rubber shock mount.
OK. I understand how it goes on now.
Fourth picture up from the bottom (the one of the spring fully mounted to the shock, but not installed in the car yet). It's kind of hard to see, but the washer gets sandwiched between the top of the shock and the rubber shock mount.
OK. I understand how it goes on now.
