New Konis Installed.
02-24-2006, 09:27 AM
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New Konis Installed. I just finished up my Koni installation yesterday and I've driven my car only from home to work.
As far as install notes.
Be sure to have a buddy help you ( that third arm really comes in handy in odd places) oh power tools really speed things up especially when it came to compressing the front springs ( even though its not recommended compressing the springs by hand must be a PITA). I was just very careful on not over compressing and did it gradually.
I had read on threads how the Koni SA fronts are adjustable while on the car I adjusted mine before they went in, I wonder how everyone adjusts them on while mounted. It just seems so hard. The adjusting slot is facing in towards the car, that means you cant see it, much less fit your hand behind the upper A arms to turn it. Wow. If I had to adjust them while mounted I would prollly curse allday. LOL Its just crammed back there !!!!!!!
The rears are no Biggie. Install or adjusting.
I did notice the rear tires now have a lil more clearance from wheel to fender. Maybe 3/4 or 1". It looks like I have more room to fit those 315s lata.!
Overall it took me about 5hrs or so for both rear and front. Would of gone faster if my helper would of been around the whole time.
I havent driven the car that much much less had a chance to really push the car hard. However I have noticed the car is much more solid around turns, it just plants itself more (less body roll) and it responds better to brakes.
Overall I'm pleased. Playin with the settings on the front seems to be task.
If I'm missing something when it comes to that please let me know!!!
Thanx to everyone for always provinding info and advice for free. LOL
As far as install notes.
Be sure to have a buddy help you ( that third arm really comes in handy in odd places) oh power tools really speed things up especially when it came to compressing the front springs ( even though its not recommended compressing the springs by hand must be a PITA). I was just very careful on not over compressing and did it gradually.
I had read on threads how the Koni SA fronts are adjustable while on the car I adjusted mine before they went in, I wonder how everyone adjusts them on while mounted. It just seems so hard. The adjusting slot is facing in towards the car, that means you cant see it, much less fit your hand behind the upper A arms to turn it. Wow. If I had to adjust them while mounted I would prollly curse allday. LOL Its just crammed back there !!!!!!!
The rears are no Biggie. Install or adjusting.
I did notice the rear tires now have a lil more clearance from wheel to fender. Maybe 3/4 or 1". It looks like I have more room to fit those 315s lata.!
Overall it took me about 5hrs or so for both rear and front. Would of gone faster if my helper would of been around the whole time.
I havent driven the car that much much less had a chance to really push the car hard. However I have noticed the car is much more solid around turns, it just plants itself more (less body roll) and it responds better to brakes.
Overall I'm pleased. Playin with the settings on the front seems to be task.
If I'm missing something when it comes to that please let me know!!!
Thanx to everyone for always provinding info and advice for free. LOL
02-24-2006, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 2000Z28M6
I had read on threads how the Koni SA fronts are adjustable while on the car I adjusted mine before they went in, I wonder how everyone adjusts them on while mounted. It just seems so hard. The adjusting slot is facing in towards the car, that means you cant see it, much less fit your hand behind the upper A arms to turn it. Wow. If I had to adjust them while mounted I would prollly curse allday. LOL Its just crammed back there !!!!!!!
-Mike
02-24-2006, 11:29 AM
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So you have to turn the shaft till it sits where you want it? Well I figured if I did that it would mess up the alignment of the top bolts. So i didnt mess with it. Like i said i adjusted mine before they went in. Worst comes to worst I have to loosen upper A arms to adjust them. Now I know for next time...........
02-24-2006, 11:36 AM
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You needed to swivel the shocks the right way before you tightened the spring mount back on and torqued it. I just did the same install this weekend on my own and it was not a big deal but getting the window the right way took some fiddling. I have started a write-up page here, no text yet but I will be putting some more information there. At the bottom of the page you can see the assembled strut with the window pointing out.
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02-24-2006, 02:40 PM
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BJM great pics your write up is gunna turn out tight. I have no pics of before or after, my damn digital camera just recently went belly up. ******* crap. I need a new one now. All i can say is that before the Konis I loved the stance my car had before, but it always felt a lil too close to the fender wells. Now it just looks better. I really like it and it feels great knowing I wont bottom out. 
!!!!!!!
Side note:
Is there an average mileage for Konis? I mean how long should they last?
!!!!!!!Side note:
Is there an average mileage for Konis? I mean how long should they last?
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02-24-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000Z28M6
Side note:
Is there an average mileage for Konis? I mean how long should they last?
Is there an average mileage for Konis? I mean how long should they last?
04-05-2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by BJM
You needed to swivel the shocks the right way before you tightened the spring mount back on and torqued it. I just did the same install this weekend on my own and it was not a big deal but getting the window the right way took some fiddling. I have started a write-up page here, no text yet but I will be putting some more information there. At the bottom of the page you can see the assembled strut with the window pointing out.
04-05-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BJM
You needed to swivel the shocks the right way before you tightened the spring mount back on and torqued it. I just did the same install this weekend on my own and it was not a big deal but getting the window the right way took some fiddling. I have started a write-up page here, no text yet but I will be putting some more information there. At the bottom of the page you can see the assembled strut with the window pointing out.
DOH! didnt think to do that lol. Oh well, I dont really mind taking the setup apart, it's not THAT bad...I've already done it a few times so it doesn't take too long.
Good to know though!
I was however, amazed at the instructions that came with the koni's...TERRIBLE. They give you 3 long slivers of directions (like the size of 3 squares of toilet paper off of the roll) that have pictures without any words on them
. Tough to figure out how to set the spring perch and such.
04-05-2006, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Powered By V8
I was however, amazed at the instructions that came with the koni's...TERRIBLE. They give you 3 long slivers of directions (like the size of 3 squares of toilet paper off of the roll) that have pictures without any words on them . Tough to figure out how to set the spring perch and such.
. Tough to figure out how to set the spring perch and such.
04-12-2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kenp
What is that big washer for and how is it correctly installed?
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.
-Mike
04-13-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jorgez28
Are these the ones with the **** on top to adjust them?
-Mike
04-13-2006, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BJM
You needed to swivel the shocks the right way before you tightened the spring mount back on and torqued it. I just did the same install this weekend on my own and it was not a big deal but getting the window the right way took some fiddling. I have started a write-up page here, no text yet but I will be putting some more information there. At the bottom of the page you can see the assembled strut with the window pointing out.
....you never really mentioned WHY you didnt use DA VS SA's....
04-13-2006, 10:15 AM
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Question...I've had the Koni SA's on my car for a while now and love them. But I cannot for the life of me remember which way is which to adjust the front shocks to make them stiffer/looser. Can somebody help me out with this?
04-13-2006, 10:18 AM
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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.
-Mike
-Mike