Re: Koni shocks on sale
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You have to collapse the shock and then push it in gently while you turn the shock and then it will drop into an adjustment notch.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I was always put off by the Koni adjustment method/easibility, but I have never owned a set, has it improved or is the inconvenience not what it seems to be? Other brand adjustable shock offerings are fairly simple IMO.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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You have to collapse the shock and then push it in gently while you turn the shock and then it will drop into an adjustment notch.
Above is the past typical way to adjust Koni shocks.. a hassle but the only way... at least with my old RED D Konis.
I'm looking forward to adjusting my new QA1 double adjustable shocks... by simply turning the knobs... once I start driving the car soon this summer.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I know this is an old post, but the shocks are still priced well. I'm new to adjusting shocks, and frankly would adjust them once and never again for the street. How do you know what's right with the adjustment? Is there a start point and refine from there, or is there a known spot to hit?
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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Regardless of whichever brand adjustable shock you have, you have to determine the ride/performance that you feel is what you're looking for. Are you driving over bumpy roads or smooth roads? Do you want improved handling by keeping the car flatter? Rise/dive? Spirited/aggressive driving or gandma driving? I made multiple changes on my old Konis until I settled for my type of driving intentions. It was a little work... repeatedly and time consuming... but worth it. I ultimately settled on the fronts at full-stiff... and the rears at about 2/3 full stiff (any stiffer at the rears and the inside rear tires would lift off the ground when seriously autocrossing at hi-g-force).
I've recently replaced my front Konis with QA1 double-adjustables... quick and easy to adjust with knobs.... currently set at 50/50... but I'll be changing that this summer as I drive and race the car some more... some other similar cars/drivers have told me they run the fronts (QA1, Viking, etc dbl-adj) at 100% full stiff)... we'll see what suites me best after more experience at the tracks. Advantage of quick knob-type adjustable shocks is that you can change them per driving... street/hwy... then track... and back again.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I know this is an old post, but the shocks are still priced well. I'm new to adjusting shocks, and frankly would adjust them once and never again for the street. How do you know what's right with the adjustment? Is there a start point and refine from there, or is there a known spot to hit? I put them in the middle of the range and just leave it there. But I'm just doing normal street driving, no hard core corner carving.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I know this is an old post, but the shocks are still priced well. I'm new to adjusting shocks, and frankly would adjust them once and never again for the street. How do you know what's right with the adjustment? Is there a start point and refine from there, or is there a known spot to hit? It really depends on the individual shock valving. We use a more drag oriented Viking Crusader shock but they are valve way stiffer than most to control a radial on a prepped surface. Probably best to either call the manufacturer or have them send you a chart/pdf of recommended settings. Mine came with a chart.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I've got a complete set of these on my Diplomat coupe. I don't think these particular part numbers are made anymore (FRONT = 80-2289, REAR = 80-2340), but I absolutely love these things.
The adjustment is a bit of a PITA, and if you really want to tune your suspension expect to have to at least take them apart a couple of times trying to dial them in. But...once the trial'n'error is done, sweet ride!
Here are the adjustment instructions that are a scan of the printed notes which came with my shocks. Maybe the newer ones have changed since, not sure, but this sounds awefully like what everyone else is talking about.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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Thinking about picking up a set. I'm used to Koni Yellows that are externally adjustable; removing the shocks to make adjustments is something I would prefer not to do.
So what are some good initial settings for a ride/handling compromise? Does Koni provide some recommendations?
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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You have to collapse the shock and then push it in gently while you turn the shock and then it will drop into an adjustment notch. That's what she said.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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Thinking about picking up a set. I'm used to Koni Yellows that are externally adjustable; removing the shocks to make adjustments is something I would prefer not to do.
So what are some good initial settings for a ride/handling compromise? Does Koni provide some recommendations?
Put them in the middle of the range and see if you like it.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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Thinking about picking up a set. I'm used to Koni Yellows that are externally adjustable; removing the shocks to make adjustments is something I would prefer not to do.
So what are some good initial settings for a ride/handling compromise? Does Koni provide some recommendations?
Put them in the middle of the range and see if you like it. Thanks Andy. I've got both your books and have read your articles in Mopar Action and Hot Rod. I appreciate all you do for this hobby.
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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I took the Savoy out for a long drive Saturday and I'm thinking of getting a set of these Koni shocks for the front. The long drive with the KYB shocks feeling every crack in the freeway was annoying after about 30 minutes. The Summit near me has them in stock so I'll pick them up on the way home tomorrow. Gus
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Re: Koni shocks on sale
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So reading other threads on the Konis, some people complained the rear shocks are too short and the lower bushing is too small. What's the story? Has this been corrected on current production??
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