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Stock struts or Konis?
I think my SVX has Koni insert because I have a white knob that adjusts the firmness of them. The guy I bought it from didn't say anything about this though, how can I make sure I have the Koni inserts or not?
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Jack up the car and pull the wheels off... You should be able to see the inserts easily once removed...I believe they are yellow?
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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I just cranked the wheel all the way and tried to look w/ out taking the wheel off but if it is Konis they're reallllly dirty.
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The stock struts are not adjustable in any way. If your struts have small projections on the top of the struts that mate with the white knob you have mentioned, you have Koni inserts.
Todd
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Actually dude those little knobbie things are the sign of a horrible strut. I wouldn't drive with them. Please PM me, I can trade you some nice condition stock struts for them, that way you'll be much safer. :P
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Dude, there's no way they're unsafe to drive otherwise they wouldn't be in the carand have the white knob that fits perfectly on the top of the strut. Unless you're making a joke I don't see why you would want to rip me off by trading me stock struts for my "unconfirmed" Konis.
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Yeah I know that but I'm sure if I actually Pm'ed you to trade you would jump on the opportunity (As I probably would too) Also seeing ":P" is kinda invisible to me since I'm used to seeing " " on here.
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The Koni's are the only ones I know of with the adjusting knob. If you do a search on this site you'll find the directions on firmness adjustments. I've seen it but can't remember who posted it.
Oh, wait, it was me. http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=37819 |
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I had a knocking sound when my Konis were first installed which I finally put down to the old strut tower not being cut down enough. I must admit though that I'm not certain of this because I also replaced the inserts at the same time with new ones under warranty. |
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i was trying to figure out what it was yesterday and it's the same sound like when I go over "rippled pavement" like said in the link you gave me. The strut itself sounds like its not tightened all the way in there and wheneve it's used more it rattles around.
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