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Old Apr 5, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Koni Yellow Front Shocks

what has to be done to the front shocks to fit the koni shocks in and would theses be good to pair with tein s springs?
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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They need to but modified, in short. The Teins are only springs, IIRC.

Try here for the Koni's is a shortened form (extra travel). Look into the rear mounts, too... you won't be sorry. I have both.

http://www.motivational.net/
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 03:12 PM
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do you have both the shock mounts and konis, or do you aslo have tein s springs? because i am debating about getting a chamber kit.
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 04:01 PM
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I have Intrax with the shortened Koni fronts and Motivational rear mounts...

Unless you really dump the car with coilovers, you really don't "need" camber kits. I don't have any serious wear problems on my 245/40s.
Old Apr 5, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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1) Koni's are firm, borderling harsh riding shock.
2) They are not a direct bolt on replacement.
3) They only adjust rebound, not compression.
4) There have been issues with them coming loose in the strut housing.
5) They are expensive for what you get.

Just my .02
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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do you know of anyway to prevent the strut coming loose from the housing maybe some type of shim or something to put in the housing, also what type of dustboots are you useing oem or kyb any pros or cons on these boots
Old Apr 6, 2004 | 01:37 PM
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There's a bolt that is supposed hold it in place from the bottom...

On the motivational ones... they are welded then sealed, IIRC.

The lack of suspension travel causes the stiff ride. Fronts easily adjustable but rear need to be REMOVED to adjust.

AGX are an alternative (both front and rear can be adjusted on the car). I've seen one person say that they are even stiffer than the Konis but I'm not sure.
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