Koni - Page 3

Earthworm · #31 11-25-2004, 01:43 PM

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Originally posted by SilverSpear
because my friend installed Konis in his BMW (gas) he didn't like them because they are not as stiff as he wants, then reverted to Boge (gas). anyway I am thinking of videotaping my car in a week showing all the aspects, mufflers, spoilers, rims, interior, struts...

You're not comparing the same parts. Koni's for a BMW are definately not the same as Koni's for the SVX. I doubt anyone besides Koni themselves know the bound/rebound rate for our struts.

SilverSpear · #32 11-25-2004, 11:30 PM

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Originally posted by want-a-fast-svx

Sure sounds like what i had to do to my stock struts to make the konis fit. And yes how do you know yours are firmer then the adjustable koni's for the svx?Just curious...

wait till photos or video and you judge... I will prove it

SilverSpear · #33 11-25-2004, 11:34 PM

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Originally posted by Earthworm
You're not comparing the same parts. Koni's for a BMW are definately not the same as Koni's for the SVX. I doubt anyone besides Koni themselves know the bound/rebound rate for our struts.

Konis for BMW's are stiffer than that of the SVX. Check it out by yourself. My friend switched his Konis with Boge's until he got 90% stiffness compared to my SVX. I compared the stiffness of my suspension with that of a modified Group N Impreza rally. the same result.

SilverSpear · #34 11-25-2004, 11:36 PM

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Originally posted by SVXRide

p.s. have you contacted Seraph about having a picture of your car in the 2005 SVX Calendar?

??? really ??? an SVX calendar??? no, is he doing that ?? what should I do and what do I tell him ??

Earthworm · #35 11-26-2004, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by SilverSpear
Konis for BMW's are stiffer than that of the SVX.

But how do you know this fact?

SilverSpear · #36 11-28-2004, 11:32 PM

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Originally posted by Earthworm
But how do you know this fact?

I have already asked at the Koni dealer in Lebanon, ask by yourself maybe in the states it is different

SVXRide · #37 11-29-2004, 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by SilverSpear

I have already asked at the Koni dealer in Lebanon, ask by yourself maybe in the states it is different

It's very possible that the BMW pieces are valved differently....
-Bill

RojoRocket · #38 11-29-2004, 06:00 PM

Just FYI, I contacted Ann at Classic Garage today, mentioning Todd (thanks Todd!) and the SVX Board/Community. I informed her of her competition's offer of free shipping, now on new link/sale btw; and she said their policy is to match what's out there, and agreed to waive shipping. What a nice lady to talk to as well. Perky and cheerful, and a pleasure to deal with. So, you heard it (again) here. Koni's!!! WOOO!!!

Glenn

SVXRide · #39 11-30-2004, 08:15 AM

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Originally posted by RojoRocket
Just FYI, I contacted Ann at Classic Garage today, mentioning Todd (thanks Todd!) and the SVX Board/Community. I informed her of her competition's offer of free shipping, now on new link/sale btw; and she said their policy is to match what's out there, and agreed to waive shipping. What a nice lady to talk to as well. Perky and cheerful, and a pleasure to deal with. So, you heard it (again) here. Koni's!!! WOOO!!!

Glenn

Glenn,
Glad it worked out for you. I think they should have a picture of Ann next to the definition of "Good Customer Service" in the dictionary

-Bill (another happy Classic Garage customer!)

RojoRocket · #40 11-30-2004, 11:41 AM

For those who've used the Koni. If the shaft of the Koni is smaller than OEM will the OEM "helpers" aka "bumpstops" work with them? If not, do the Koni's come with new, correctly sized ones?

Glenn

Earthworm · #41 12-08-2004, 04:39 PM

I kept the stock bumpstops when I installed my Koni's

RojoRocket · #42 12-08-2004, 06:12 PM

Thanks David! Guess that will add another $100 to the cost of the swap. My LF bump-stop(aka "Helper") is already split and needed a zip-tie to stay up, so I'm assuming I'll need new ones to make this a true "Lifetime" swap. Or perhaps I'll just do the fronts as they appear to work harder than the rear? $50 sounding better!
My car rarely carries rear seat passengers or heavy cargo. That's what Mom's Wagon is for! Strut inserts have arrived!!!

Glenn

Earthworm · #43 12-09-2004, 03:10 PM

They don't have to stay up. They can slide on the shaft.

TomsSVX · #44 07-26-2005, 12:12 PM

I am going to place my order in a few hours once I get to the bank and install some cash

Still a little curious as how to adjust and tune the rear struts. Anyone with some good info please feel free to post or pm me. thnx a million I will koni-ized as soon as I get my springs from Mychailo

Tom

Earthworm · #45 07-26-2005, 12:28 PM

Set 'em and forget 'em.

To adjust the rears they must be compressed then the shaft rotated. You'll probably only want to do this once. I would recommend one full revolution from full stiff as a compromise between race and comfort.

As for the fronts I've found that full soft is way too soft (bouncy) and full stiff is too stiff for everyday driving. I normally set the fronts 1 rotation from full stiff as well for normal driving.