latest Koni/GC build-up pics

[mbtoloczko]

I just finished up a high-end Koni/GC build for a customer. Turned out very nice, so I thought I'd post a few pics (see below). Here are the specs on the build-up:

- Strut bodies degreased and sandblasted
- Strut spring perches cut down, washers welded on, drilled for Koni inserts
- Strut bodies primered and painted
- Strut bodies sealed with silicon sealant after Koni insert install
- New OEM SVX front strut mounts
- Additional grease applied to front mount bearing
- New performance rear strut mounts (much stiffer than stock)
- Strut mounts shimmed for proper clearance and upper spring perch support
- Spring height adjusted to customer's desired ride height
- Rear Koni inserts preset to 1/3 stiff
- GC springs 330f/280r
- Will be installing custom dust shield on front strut mount top

I'm currently discussing with the customer about the possibility of installing some strut shaft boots to help protect the shaft seal from dirt/debris.

[Crazypolo95]

how much will it be for this set?

[Dessertrunner]

Look great do you have any suggestions for a tougher top strut mount as the standard SVX ones can't take the pounding. Had a look at the rally ones but they will be to noisey.
Tony

[AFBeefcake]

Nice. I allmost had a set like that, but porter messed that up

[mbtoloczko]

Crazypolo95: Cost is around $1675 + your old struts.

Tony: The rear mounts shown should be tough enough for offroad duty. I haven't researched a replacement for the front because they have been good enough for road duty, but I would think that one of the Gruppe-N mounts with a hard rubber bushing could be adapted. They'd be louder than stock, but shouldn't be horribly noisey like a pillow-ball setup.

AF: You never got the parts or your money back from Porter?

[AFBeefcake]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

AF: You never got the parts or your money back from Porter?

It was a good thing I didn't send him any money, but he never sent my strut cores back. I was trying to be helpful and send them to him in advance so he could build the kits and I got screewed. Then a year later he told me a story and said he would send them right out. I never got them.

[Crazypolo95]

So is this till going cuz i need to net some new sturts fast and soon.

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Crazypolo95: Cost is around $1675 + your old struts.

Tony: The rear mounts shown should be tough enough for offroad duty. I haven't researched a replacement for the front because they have been good enough for road duty, but I would think that one of the Gruppe-N mounts with a hard rubber bushing could be adapted. They'd be louder than stock, but shouldn't be horribly noisey like a pillow-ball setup.

AF: You never got the parts or your money back from Porter?

[Crazypolo95]

is there any way that if i gave u some money like more then 50% you could start getting the parts.but could i send u my sturts later cuz me and my bro are use my car intill some time .before he gets his car done

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Crazypolo95: Cost is around $1675 + your old struts.

Tony: The rear mounts shown should be tough enough for offroad duty. I haven't researched a replacement for the front because they have been good enough for road duty, but I would think that one of the Gruppe-N mounts with a hard rubber bushing could be adapted. They'd be louder than stock, but shouldn't be horribly noisey like a pillow-ball setup.

AF: You never got the parts or your money back from Porter?

[SVXRide]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

I just finished up a high-end Koni/GC build for a customer. Turned out very nice, so I thought I'd post a few pics (see below). Here are the specs on the build-up:

- Strut bodies degreased and sandblasted
- Strut spring perches cut down, washers welded on, drilled for Koni inserts
- Strut bodies primered and painted
- Strut bodies sealed with silicon sealant after Koni insert install
- New OEM SVX front strut mounts
- Additional grease applied to front mount bearing
- New performance rear strut mounts (much stiffer than stock)
- Strut mounts shimmed for proper clearance and upper spring perch support
- Spring height adjusted to customer's desired ride height
- Rear Koni inserts preset to 1/3 stiff
- GC springs 330f/280r
- Will be installing custom dust shield on front strut mount top

I'm currently discussing with the customer about the possibility of installing some strut shaft boots to help protect the shaft seal from dirt/debris.

Mychailo,
Very, very nice! looks like you did a little more welding on the front end link brackets (?)...can you PM me about the "sealed with silicon" and the "shimmed for proper clearance" aspects.
-Bill

[Chiketkd]

Great looking suspension set-up Mychailo. I'm sure your client will be pleased.

I'm looking forward to getting some koni inserts this winter for my DS WRX (will have to stay on stock springs though).

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

Great looking suspension set-up Mychailo. I'm sure your client will be pleased.

I'm looking forward to getting some koni inserts this winter for my DS WRX (will have to stay on stock springs though).

Hey Chike,

Still running in stock class, eh? :-) Have you started tuning your car with ECUFlash yet?

[Chiketkd]

Originally Posted by mbtoloczko

Hey Chike,

Still running in stock class, eh? :-) Have you started tuning your car with ECUFlash yet?

Mychailo,

Sorry, but I didn't see this response until now. Well the WRX is sold and it remained 'stock' over the 2 years that I owned it. Only mods installed were a big FSB, tokico HP blue front struts (when my stockers blew out), Prodrive axleback and a high flow panel filter (in addition to an extra set of lightweight wheels and r-comps). It was pretty easy to return it to stock.

I'm lovin' the RX-8. It makes a great daily driver and is an excellent autocrosser. First car I've owned with a true multi-link suspension front & rear.

She's being fully prepped for B-stock and I'm lookking forward to the next couple of autocross seasons.

Chike

[mbtoloczko]

Originally Posted by Chiketkd

Mychailo,

Sorry, but I didn't see this response until now. Well the WRX is sold and it remained 'stock' over the 2 years that I owned it. Only mods installed were a big FSB, tokico HP blue front struts (when my stockers blew out), Prodrive axleback and a high flow panel filter (in addition to an extra set of lightweight wheels and r-comps). It was pretty easy to return it to stock.

I'm lovin' the RX-8. It makes a great daily driver and is an excellent autocrosser. First car I've owned with a true multi-link suspension front & rear.

She's being fully prepped for B-stock and I'm lookking forward to the next couple of autocross seasons.

Chike

Is an Evo X next? ;-)

[Dessertrunner]

Just though I would update you guys, the sturt mounts that Mychailo made for me with the rubber between the top mount have worked brilliantly. They are far stronger then the orignal and will last a lot longer. (see image in first post)
Tony