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Strut killer SVX! Need some input
Since October of last year we've now killed 4 pairs of rear (OEM) struts on the race car. No one will sell us just rear Koni's for the SVX and truth be told it really doesn't need 'em with the diet she's had but we need something that'll last. It has H&R +-200lb WRX springs front and back which give it a very nice little body roll ride but also keeps the wheel in contact with the ground nicely. I can't push the front down for the life of me more than 1/2 an inch pushing on the fender.
Our thought is to put Konis for a WRX in the back since they are available for just the rears (have SVX konis up front already). Does anybody have the inserts lying around that they can measure before installing so I can be sure they will fit into the housing and function decently? Other thought is that the towing is putting a hurt on the struts as the rear bounces with the trailer and it seems that the struts go bad while on it or we notice it when taking it off. We've thought about blocking the rear so it doesn't have any suspension travel on the trailer. Are we thinking straight???
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send me a couple of these blown struts and i modify them to you, believe me they are way better than Konis...
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Since my order of Konis included only one strut from the odl batch"serated" I am shipping it back to classic garage to get a new one. I made a suggestion that they sell you guys a set of rears to get rid of this random strut. I dunn if u want to bite but it may be worth a shot. He said he would have to check his inventory and he would get back in otuch with me.... So, do u guys want a set of Konis for the rear???
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Tom, Is there someone in particular we should call and talk to? Or are we waiting to hear from him?
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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What kind of cost are we looking at?
We can put his info on the race car as a sponsor???
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Yeah, I am waiting to hear from him but give him a call and let him know who is interested and tell him I was speaking about it. His name is Tim and the # is 845-940-1900. Good luck I hope this helps u guys out
Tom |
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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.....or you could get a set of Konis for $30 more and no shipping and have konis on all 4 corners..... Not to shoot you down Danny but I trust Koni more than some guy "modifying" stock struts
Tom |
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an even better idea!!!
Tom |
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Which is why I need a measurement of the entire length of the SVX strut insert the actual insert housing length and the diameter of the insert to determine if I can make a WRX one work.
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Good luck, I've been asking for measurements for a year or so now.
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well, i just happen to have a set of inserts now, u want me to measure the rear koni insert??
Tom |
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