Koni sports and Eibach prokit installed (pics)!!!
07-22-2002, 12:07 PM
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Koni sports and Eibach prokit installed (pics)!!!
finally I got it installed this weekend:
thousands thanks to Turbo95max and Evil Yak for the install!
and Kevin, JAY25, Y2k Max Luv, soundmike, Deven2kStickMax, DNA21, and Lovesick for helping me on making decision of getting koni shocks!
now, days of SUV are over.....
Before lowering, front
After lowering, front
Before lowering, rear
After lowering, rear
http://home.earthlink.net/~doctorkiw...after-rear.jpg
thousands thanks to Turbo95max and Evil Yak for the install!
and Kevin, JAY25, Y2k Max Luv, soundmike, Deven2kStickMax, DNA21, and Lovesick for helping me on making decision of getting koni shocks!
now, days of SUV are over.....
Before lowering, front
After lowering, front
Before lowering, rear
After lowering, rear
http://home.earthlink.net/~doctorkiw...after-rear.jpg
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07-22-2002, 12:19 PM
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That is the setup I will one day have. My lack of decent help is a big factor. Usually, my boy, 4 years old helps out with my mods, handing wrenches and what not while under the car. But with this mod I may need a bit more help, and someone who has done it once or twice before would help too. Looks real nice. I bet the ride is nice too. Bye bye body roll.
07-22-2002, 12:21 PM
#5
Koni sports shocks
Why did I pick koni shocks?
I didnt use tokicos is becuae they are too soft for eibach and Bay Area roads...even with life time warranty, I dun want to bother with RMA and re-installation later on.
KYB AGX is not on my list because the fit issue with eibach on the rear shocks. The perch on the rear koni are dettachable and it fits the 5h gen eibach. Some people are using 4th gen springs to fit the AGX. but I dun feel too confident about using them.
koni front installed, the dust boots are removed and you have to sacrifce your stock front struts for the koni inserts.
koni rear, a height adjustable shocks with 2 setting, standard or sport. I have them on standard so it gives me a 2 inches gap.
I have all shocks one the softest setting and the handling is great, like riding a roller coaster
and the softest setting is already stiffer than the tokicos blue.
I didnt use tokicos is becuae they are too soft for eibach and Bay Area roads...even with life time warranty, I dun want to bother with RMA and re-installation later on.
KYB AGX is not on my list because the fit issue with eibach on the rear shocks. The perch on the rear koni are dettachable and it fits the 5h gen eibach. Some people are using 4th gen springs to fit the AGX. but I dun feel too confident about using them.
koni front installed, the dust boots are removed and you have to sacrifce your stock front struts for the koni inserts.
koni rear, a height adjustable shocks with 2 setting, standard or sport. I have them on standard so it gives me a 2 inches gap.
I have all shocks one the softest setting and the handling is great, like riding a roller coaster
and the softest setting is already stiffer than the tokicos blue.
07-22-2002, 12:59 PM
#7
Re: Koni sports shocks
Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
the softest setting is already stiffer than the tokicos blue.
the softest setting is already stiffer than the tokicos blue.
if you set the Konis to the softest, they are just as stiff as Tokico blues..
07-22-2002, 01:23 PM
#8
Where da heck have I been? All this time I thought the only aftermarket struts available for the Max were the KYB's and Tokico's 
Maxi-od, can you tell us where you bought the Koni's? Part #'s and prices would be greatly appreciated
Maxi-od, can you tell us where you bought the Koni's? Part #'s and prices would be greatly appreciated
07-22-2002, 01:32 PM
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07-22-2002, 01:39 PM
#10
07-22-2002, 02:11 PM
#11
thx guys....
this is what I've spent.
koni fronts and rear - 550 shipped
eibach prokit - 217
4th gen strut mount - 70
installation - 120
alignment - 39
so, almost 1000 for the suspension. (no more mod for my suspension)
the konis are 4th gen, check out koni-na.com for more info
here is the part no.
front - 8641-1362 sport
rear - 8040-1242 sport
4th gen strut insulator - 54320-40U00
off camber was obsereved as expected during alignment by -0.75, was corrected by 0.5. Toe was perfect and caster is differed by .5 dgree, and couldnt be adjusted.
this is what I've spent.
koni fronts and rear - 550 shipped
eibach prokit - 217
4th gen strut mount - 70
installation - 120
alignment - 39
so, almost 1000 for the suspension. (no more mod for my suspension)
the konis are 4th gen, check out koni-na.com for more info
here is the part no.
front - 8641-1362 sport
rear - 8040-1242 sport
4th gen strut insulator - 54320-40U00
off camber was obsereved as expected during alignment by -0.75, was corrected by 0.5. Toe was perfect and caster is differed by .5 dgree, and couldnt be adjusted.
07-22-2002, 03:49 PM
#14
nope...turbo95max said it is not necessary. 
I already got it! my very first mod (right after OSCAI).....I think I am done with my suspension, the only part missing in the family is the RSTB.
Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE
You aren't using dust boots???
You aren't using dust boots???
I already got it! my very first mod (right after OSCAI).....I think I am done with my suspension, the only part missing in the family is the RSTB.
Originally posted by irvine78
get a rear sway bar while you are at it...it'll improve your handling little bit more
get a rear sway bar while you are at it...it'll improve your handling little bit more
07-22-2002, 05:14 PM
#15
Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
I already got it! my very first mod (right after OSCAI).....I think I am done with my suspension, the only part missing in the family is the RSTB.
I already got it! my very first mod (right after OSCAI).....I think I am done with my suspension, the only part missing in the family is the RSTB.
After struts and the sfc's, then I'm done. I think.
07-22-2002, 08:00 PM
#17
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
thx guys....
this is what I've spent.
koni fronts and rear - 550 shipped
eibach prokit - 217
4th gen strut mount - 70
installation - 120
alignment - 39
so, almost 1000 for the suspension. (no more mod for my suspension)
the konis are 4th gen, check out koni-na.com for more info
here is the part no.
front - 8641-1362 sport
rear - 8040-1242 sport
4th gen strut insulator - 54320-40U00
off camber was obsereved as expected during alignment by -0.75, was corrected by 0.5. Toe was perfect and caster is differed by .5 dgree, and couldnt be adjusted.
thx guys....
this is what I've spent.
koni fronts and rear - 550 shipped
eibach prokit - 217
4th gen strut mount - 70
installation - 120
alignment - 39
so, almost 1000 for the suspension. (no more mod for my suspension)
the konis are 4th gen, check out koni-na.com for more info
here is the part no.
front - 8641-1362 sport
rear - 8040-1242 sport
4th gen strut insulator - 54320-40U00
off camber was obsereved as expected during alignment by -0.75, was corrected by 0.5. Toe was perfect and caster is differed by .5 dgree, and couldnt be adjusted.
07-23-2002, 01:27 AM
#18
Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
nope...turbo95max said it is not necessary.
nope...turbo95max said it is not necessary.
Nah don't need um some cars don't even come with dust boots stock. I had to dump mine in the rears to trim the bumpstops. I guess you didn't do that
Looks good and I bet she handles like a champ while keeping the ride smooth!
07-23-2002, 11:47 AM
#19
Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
One more piece to the puzzle......Warpspeed SFC's.
After struts and the sfc's, then I'm done. I think.
One more piece to the puzzle......Warpspeed SFC's.
After struts and the sfc's, then I'm done. I think.
07-23-2002, 11:52 AM
#20
Originally posted by Deven2kStickMax
Good luck on your install and your car looks nice even though you on 16" ummm imagine bigger rims she will look goood, but keep a close eye on the 4th Gen mounts that you used. I used them before with my AGX install and they got torn up. The rubber ripped on the upper part where the nut catches on. They are the wrong ones to use. I see that for myself. Some people other than you had used them with no problems, but sooner or later the rubber on the top part will tear up and will develop a knocking sound . If anyone thinks i'm wrong explain why, because i don't see how it's possible to spin freely. The 5th gen ones will work fine, just have to grind the spindle down a little.
Good luck on your install and your car looks nice even though you on 16" ummm imagine bigger rims she will look goood, but keep a close eye on the 4th Gen mounts that you used. I used them before with my AGX install and they got torn up. The rubber ripped on the upper part where the nut catches on. They are the wrong ones to use. I see that for myself. Some people other than you had used them with no problems, but sooner or later the rubber on the top part will tear up and will develop a knocking sound . If anyone thinks i'm wrong explain why, because i don't see how it's possible to spin freely. The 5th gen ones will work fine, just have to grind the spindle down a little.
I didnt do the all wheel alignment alignment, but just the front wheel, hope it wont go off and the eibach are sitting good in the perch. (perch seems a bit bigger than the eibach).
about the 4th gen strut insulator...are you refering to the rubber pieces on the reverse side of the black insulator? If so, I will pay attention to that. I didnt buy the 4th gen bottom piece insulator, the silver one and I re-use the 5th gen. Seems it fits good.
thx again!
07-23-2002, 11:56 AM
#21
Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
ah....almost forgot SFC...I wonder how good it's going to hold up the chasis.
ah....almost forgot SFC...I wonder how good it's going to hold up the chasis.
07-23-2002, 12:36 PM
#22
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Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
So far the reviews have been real positive. I think the only problem that I'm going to run into is to find a shop that won't try to rip me off installing these bad boys.
So far the reviews have been real positive. I think the only problem that I'm going to run into is to find a shop that won't try to rip me off installing these bad boys.
07-23-2002, 12:41 PM
#23
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
Deven: thx for helping me on selecting my shocks! your information is really helpful for me to compare those three available brands. Will rims be my next project? prob not until my old tires are finished. I've spent too much recently on cars and now I need sometime to slow it down.
I didnt do the all wheel alignment alignment, but just the front wheel, hope it wont go off and the eibach are sitting good in the perch. (perch seems a bit bigger than the eibach).
about the 4th gen strut insulator...are you refering to the rubber pieces on the reverse side of the black insulator? If so, I will pay attention to that. I didnt buy the 4th gen bottom piece insulator, the silver one and I re-use the 5th gen. Seems it fits good.
thx again!
Deven: thx for helping me on selecting my shocks! your information is really helpful for me to compare those three available brands. Will rims be my next project? prob not until my old tires are finished. I've spent too much recently on cars and now I need sometime to slow it down.
I didnt do the all wheel alignment alignment, but just the front wheel, hope it wont go off and the eibach are sitting good in the perch. (perch seems a bit bigger than the eibach).
about the 4th gen strut insulator...are you refering to the rubber pieces on the reverse side of the black insulator? If so, I will pay attention to that. I didnt buy the 4th gen bottom piece insulator, the silver one and I re-use the 5th gen. Seems it fits good.
thx again!
07-23-2002, 12:48 PM
#24
Originally posted by Deven2kStickMax
it's better you buy a spring compressor from jcwhitney.com or somewhere else and do it yourself. you will be surprised how easy this intall is. i didn't belive i could have done the AGX intall, but i did it and it's easy. the koni ones seems the same too. in this way nobody will rip you off.
it's better you buy a spring compressor from jcwhitney.com or somewhere else and do it yourself. you will be surprised how easy this intall is. i didn't belive i could have done the AGX intall, but i did it and it's easy. the koni ones seems the same too. in this way nobody will rip you off.
07-23-2002, 10:15 PM
#27
Originally posted by Deven2kStickMax
yeah i have been spending a lot recently too. i'm awaiting these bad boys and i don't see FEDEX yet. i spoke with tirerack this morning and seems they had an outage recently so everything is delayed.
yeah i have been spending a lot recently too. i'm awaiting these bad boys and i don't see FEDEX yet. i spoke with tirerack this morning and seems they had an outage recently so everything is delayed.
Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
Actually I will install my own struts. I was talking about the SFC install earlier...
Actually I will install my own struts. I was talking about the SFC install earlier...
07-23-2002, 11:00 PM
#28
Originally posted by Driven EF9
probably because koni's are a better shock than those cheap KYBs.
looks good!
probably because koni's are a better shock than those cheap KYBs.
looks good!
Originally posted by CIRCO
Nah don't need um some cars don't even come with dust boots stock. I had to dump mine in the rears to trim the bumpstops. I guess you didn't do that Looks good and I bet she handles like a champ while keeping the ride smooth!
Nah don't need um some cars don't even come with dust boots stock. I had to dump mine in the rears to trim the bumpstops. I guess you didn't do that
Looks good and I bet she handles like a champ while keeping the ride smooth!
I did have the bump stop taken off from the boots, cut and trim, then re-insert back into the shocks.
and yes! it handles like a dream and now I am in love with her again. I tried couple turns today and tried to exceed the usual max speed that the car can handle. It was like riding on rail and I barely felt any body roll.
07-23-2002, 11:59 PM
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Re: Re: Looking good
Originally posted by Driven EF9
probably because koni's are a better shock than those cheap KYBs.
looks good!
probably because koni's are a better shock than those cheap KYBs.
looks good!
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