What struts for Eibach springs???
#1
Hey, where did my $$$ go?
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/10_year_icon.png)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bimingham, AL
Posts: 4,413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What struts for Eibach springs???
Hey guys I've got some Eibach springs from Pettit racing, I think they are progressive rate. Anyway, I need some new struts and was wondering what you guys suggest. I want something adjustable since I drag race and will be doing some road/autocross racing. I'm also still on the stock wheels for now.
I did a search but came up empty handed, also all the threads that came up were over a year old?!?!?! Thats wierd
Any advice is appreciated
STEPHEN
I did a search but came up empty handed, also all the threads that came up were over a year old?!?!?! Thats wierd
Any advice is appreciated
STEPHEN
#2
Lives on the Forum
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/15_year_icon.png)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
8 Posts
You can't go wrong with the Koni yellows. They are single adjustable (adjusts both rebound and compression simultaneously) and are fairly inexpensive. The softest setting is supposed to be equivalent to stock shock valving.
#4
LS6 Convert
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/05_year_icon.png)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
BTW, Koni Yellows are single adjustable. They only adjust rebound. If you want adjustability for both rebound and compression, you'll have to go with the Koni Reds. A little bit more expensive, but far cheaper than, say, buying the Advanced Design double adjustables .... ouch, $400 a corner.
The dampening on the Koni's is very linear. Great auto-x shock ... almost everybody I run with uses them. They hold up pretty well on Solo I tracks too. On the stiffest setting, the ride will be rough on the streets. On the softest setting, the ride will be slightly rougher than the stock R1 Showa shocks ... or a little rougher than that, if you have a Base, PEP, or Touring model. Best bang-for-the-buck, IMO.
The dampening on the Koni's is very linear. Great auto-x shock ... almost everybody I run with uses them. They hold up pretty well on Solo I tracks too. On the stiffest setting, the ride will be rough on the streets. On the softest setting, the ride will be slightly rougher than the stock R1 Showa shocks ... or a little rougher than that, if you have a Base, PEP, or Touring model. Best bang-for-the-buck, IMO.
#5
Hey, where did my $$$ go?
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/10_year_icon.png)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bimingham, AL
Posts: 4,413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
RedrotorR1 - I just looked up Koni yellows and they said they DO have adjustments for height but they didnt say anything about compression (stiffness). Unless I dont understand you, your saying they are compression only and I'd need the reds to get both.
If you look here they do adjust for height....
http://www.rx7trix.com/store/custome...cat=119&page=1
Does anyone know if they are ALSO adjustable from the compression and if so how many settings is there???
Thanks,
STEPHEN
If you look here they do adjust for height....
http://www.rx7trix.com/store/custome...cat=119&page=1
Does anyone know if they are ALSO adjustable from the compression and if so how many settings is there???
Thanks,
STEPHEN
Last edited by SPOautos; 02-13-03 at 02:50 PM.
#6
I have the Bilsteins and the ride is about the level of an R1 shock on smooth roads. They auto adjust when you get aggressive. I highly recommend them. Also "Bucrx7" is selling a brand new in box set for a great price. These are the most popular upgrade shocks with the BMW guys.
#7
Hey, where did my $$$ go?
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/10_year_icon.png)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bimingham, AL
Posts: 4,413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yea, I though about those but i really want an adjustable strut since I drag race and road race. I want to be able to set up the rear to be pretty soft when drag racing.
If the Koni struts are adjustable for hight and compression I might get those. I also thought about the Tociko 5 ways, it seems like a lot of people run those.
STEPHEN
If the Koni struts are adjustable for hight and compression I might get those. I also thought about the Tociko 5 ways, it seems like a lot of people run those.
STEPHEN
Trending Topics
#8
Originally posted by SPOautos
Yea, I though about those but i really want an adjustable strut since I drag race and road race. I want to be able to set up the rear to be pretty soft when drag racing.
If the Koni struts are adjustable for hight and compression I might get those. I also thought about the Tociko 5 ways, it seems like a lot of people run those.
STEPHEN
Yea, I though about those but i really want an adjustable strut since I drag race and road race. I want to be able to set up the rear to be pretty soft when drag racing.
If the Koni struts are adjustable for hight and compression I might get those. I also thought about the Tociko 5 ways, it seems like a lot of people run those.
STEPHEN
#10
LS6 Convert
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/05_year_icon.png)
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,827
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by SPOautos
RedrotorR1 - I just looked up Koni yellows and they said they DO have adjustments for height but they didnt say anything about compression (stiffness). Unless I dont understand you, your saying they are compression only and I'd need the reds to get both.
If you look here they do adjust for height....
http://www.rx7trix.com/store/custome...cat=119&page=1
Does anyone know if they are ALSO adjustable from the compression and if so how many settings is there???
Thanks,
STEPHEN
RedrotorR1 - I just looked up Koni yellows and they said they DO have adjustments for height but they didnt say anything about compression (stiffness). Unless I dont understand you, your saying they are compression only and I'd need the reds to get both.
If you look here they do adjust for height....
http://www.rx7trix.com/store/custome...cat=119&page=1
Does anyone know if they are ALSO adjustable from the compression and if so how many settings is there???
Thanks,
STEPHEN
From what I've seen, the Koni Reds are true double-adjustables (like the Advanced Design shocks) .... in other words, you can adjust rebound and compression independently of each other (unlike most coilovers where they adjust both simultaneously). Now, I may be seeing Reds re-valved by Pro-parts (or whomever), so don't take my words as the absolute truth. And then you'll still have the issue with the mounting perches.
If you're concerned about ride height adjustability, you'll want to go with a coilover kit (GC, M2, etc.) along with the shock, or complete coilover system (Tein, JIC, Zeal, A'pexi, HKS .....). If you're just concerned with softening/stiffening the suspension, the Koni's will do just fine. But, as far as wheel hop is concerned, I don't know that the Koni's are going to solve that problem. I still have wheel hop with the Yellows turned down to 1/4 turn from full soft on the rears. But, the wheel hop could be a function of my 105,000 mile, old-*** trailing arms and toe links. Hope this clears things up for you.
![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Last edited by redrotorR1; 02-14-03 at 04:07 PM.
#12
The Koni yellows can be height adjustable without removing the shock. If you jack the car up and get creative you can do it, trust me. If you use the lower Koni perch settings make sure you change to longer bump stops. I did not and rubbed holes in the top of my fender liners after a few laps at TWS.
#13
Hey, where did my $$$ go?
![](https://www.rx7club.com/images/misc/10_year_icon.png)
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bimingham, AL
Posts: 4,413
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So from what I understand is the yellows on teh middle perch setting are basically like stock shock height, then you can move it one setting up or one setting down.
How do they compare to the Tokicos in terms of ride height? Is the middle perch setting pretty much the same as stock AND Tokicos are do you need to run the lowest setting to be similar to the Tokicos?
How does all this affect the bump stops with these aftermarket shocks. Do you pretty much have to change them with any of the shocks or what???
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PICS OF THIER SET UP WITH STOCK WHEELS???
STEPHEN
How do they compare to the Tokicos in terms of ride height? Is the middle perch setting pretty much the same as stock AND Tokicos are do you need to run the lowest setting to be similar to the Tokicos?
How does all this affect the bump stops with these aftermarket shocks. Do you pretty much have to change them with any of the shocks or what???
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PICS OF THIER SET UP WITH STOCK WHEELS???
STEPHEN