d0ntdreamit

I did coil overs once, handled great!!!........ until the sheet metal tore

Jaime Enriquez

I want to get my Koni's rebuilt and revalved for the springs but it can be quite pricy...having them made to top adjustable is also an option...

aussiesmg

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Koni reds are not to the level of yellows but are a better shock than Tokico Illuminas, they should be able to handle up to 400lb springs and are excellent for DD, autocross, short sprints, HPDE and more. Anything Koni is a quality product only comparable with Bilstein, at this price they are excellent

KeloidJonesJr.

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GOOD ******* ****. Getting pillow ball mounts? Yes, those bushings help.

Slammed_GSL

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Ya know, I have never seen pillow ball mounts, anybody have a pic to share....a clear one?
I'm old but still learning.....

legokcen

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So, Are these recommended? I need to replace the suspension in my 84 since it's old as hell. I had priced out some stuff from Racing Beat. The shocks I was going to get were the adjustable Illuminas for $130 apeice. How do these compare (aside from the adjustability)? For $50, they seem to be great. I just want to make sure I won't be wishing I got the others. The car will mostly be used to autox, puttering (zipping) around town on weekends, and HPDE's. I just don't want to regret this purchase.

Jaime Enriquez

Correct me if I'm wrong...but those are probably standard Koni orange inserts...not the reds.

legokcen

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Are the orange ones adjustable too?

alxpril

They are the red ones, ("special D" 86r-2345 )

Slammed_GSL

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Yep, their the Reds.

legokcen

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If you're going to order, use the coupon code "supragroup" for a 10% discount.

Jaime Enriquez

Let us know how they work out! Stiffness with coilovers, rebound/jounce control.

Slammed_GSL

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Will do, just waiting on outer bearings to arrive. Been installing my carb hat and cold air intake tube today, had to move my overflow canister to the other side of the radiator to make room for the filter. Pics when the filter arrives.

RotaryRevn

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aussiesmg

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very informative post there Revn....lol

Koni red's are perfect for vigorous street driving, autocross and HPDE type events, they will be much firmer than stock but a huge increase in ability, the next step up is Koni Yellows.

Link http://www.gforceengineering.net/Shocks.htm

RotaryRevn

HaHAA........That's the only way I know how to subscribe to a thread. Is it possible to subscribe without posting?

legokcen

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Look at thread tools. It's a drop down to subscribe.

I'm going to make some coilovers too. I'll take pictures and post.

Jaime Enriquez

Those GForce Koni's won't fit standard strut tubes...that sucks. They look nice tho.