New Koni shocks
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New Koni shocks
Hi,
I have ordered 2 front and 2 rear adjustable Koni shocks. My questions is I have 48,000 miles on a 95 vette that still has the original Delco/Blistien shocks on there, they do not leak.
Will I notice a difference when I install the Koni's??
The Koni's are about twice the price of new Blistiens.
Thanks for your input
I have ordered 2 front and 2 rear adjustable Koni shocks. My questions is I have 48,000 miles on a 95 vette that still has the original Delco/Blistien shocks on there, they do not leak.
Will I notice a difference when I install the Koni's??
The Koni's are about twice the price of new Blistiens.
Thanks for your input
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Why wouldn't you? You already bought them! 
I have the fronts set to 1/2 turn and the rears set to 1/4
If you end up not liking them let me know. I'll take them off your hands!
I have the fronts set to 1/2 turn and the rears set to 1/4
If you end up not liking them let me know. I'll take them off your hands!
Last edited by Bluewasp; Jul 19, 2006 at 06:38 PM.
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
Why wouldn't you? You already bought them!
I have the fronts set to 1/2 turn and the rears set to 1/4
If you end up not liking them let me know. I'll take them off your hands!
I have the fronts set to 1/2 turn and the rears set to 1/4
If you end up not liking them let me know. I'll take them off your hands!
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You'll be happy. I have the red koni only because the sports are not made for my year. No problem, I have em set at 3/4 and are a great improvement over stock. I set them that high for autocross so won't need to go that high for street (unless you want to ). Enjoy. 
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I need some new shocks too, the previous owner put crappy KYB shocks. They're the worst brand of shocks i've ever used. I also had them on my old truck and it was just aweful. $25 a piece no wonder they suck.
I've heard Konis are really good, how much are they?
Looked them up at Jegs: $102.99 each ('84-'96), $145 each for Sport ('86-'96)
I've heard Konis are really good, how much are they?
Looked them up at Jegs: $102.99 each ('84-'96), $145 each for Sport ('86-'96)
Last edited by Demonic85; Jul 20, 2006 at 01:15 AM.
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Originally Posted by 4Ever21
I need some new shocks too, the previous owner put crappy KYB shocks. They're the worst brand of shocks i've ever used. I also had them on my old truck and it was just aweful. $25 a piece no wonder they suck.
I've heard Konis are really good, how much are they?
Looked them up at Jegs: $102.99 each ('84-'96), $145 each for Sport ('86-'96)
I've heard Konis are really good, how much are they?
Looked them up at Jegs: $102.99 each ('84-'96), $145 each for Sport ('86-'96)
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Ordered some yellow konis from tirerack on the 14th, they are shipping today....two days early. Seen some posts stating a mod for the rear to make them adjustable w/o removal....hoping for some better details on exactly where to drill the holes.
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Originally Posted by Wildcat1
Ordered some yellow konis from tirerack on the 14th, they are shipping today....two days early. Seen some posts stating a mod for the rear to make them adjustable w/o removal....hoping for some better details on exactly where to drill the holes.
rob
Last edited by Bluewasp; Jul 21, 2006 at 07:27 AM.
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Looked them up at Jegs: $102.99 each ('84-'96), $145 each for Sport ('86-'96)
Anyone know what the difference is in the shock mount between the early and late?
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Originally Posted by DanZ51
What's the change-over year for the later style vettes? I thought I was told Koni Sports weren't available for my '86.
Anyone know what the difference is in the shock mount between the early and late?
Anyone know what the difference is in the shock mount between the early and late?
rob
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Originally Posted by Bluewasp
I wouldn't cut up the car. You set them and thats it. There shouldn't be a need to make more adjustments after you get them were you want them. These aren't FX3 or F45 shocks.
rob
rob
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Originally Posted by jhammons01
The guy from OC Crovette Told me that some are taking the "leaf Spring" (I know it is called something else) out and putting Coil overs on our '84s.
I wouldn't cut up the car. You set them and thats it. There shouldn't be a need to make more adjustments after you get them were you want them. These aren't FX3 or F45 shocks.
rob
rob