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Koni Shocks In LH-LX

Started by _Sneaky SLR_ , Dec 17 2010 08:35 AM

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#1 _Sneaky SLR_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 08:35 AM

Hey guys

Im looking at putting Koni Shocks in my lx and i was wondering if anyone has done it before?

Cheers

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#2 dattoman

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 09:06 AM

My SS came with Konis when I bought it

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#3 ls2lxhatch

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 01:32 PM

These are the part numbers for the Koni shocks I have for my LX. They were supplied by WA Suspensions.

Rear 80-2299
Front 80-2156SP1

You can expect to pay around $150 for each shock.

I have a new set that has been fitted to a car but not used, if you are interested in buying them send me a pm.

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#4 TerrA LX

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 01:54 PM

TSN 007 has them in his hatch, it rides real nice.

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#5 _Sneaky SLR_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 02:10 PM

Yeah my mate has them in his XW and its rides great thats why i was looking at them.

Im more so after the specs on how to set them up with the dampers and that sort of thing.

Cheers guys

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#6 AbsynthHatch

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 03:25 PM

I have them in my hatch as well and can't complain about there performance at all

I like the fact that they are adjustable, I guess it allows you to fine tune your setup to suit your needs

For a weekend cruiser, with the occasional blat on the twisties my cars ride and handling is good and has no trouble keeping up with later model HSV's, even on our

terrible roads up here in the Far North

They're a quality compoment with a good reputation

Bilsteins have been given a good wrap by a number of members on here to and should not be over looked

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#7 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 05:13 PM

yes totally agree with absynth hatch above they are tops suit our older cars but dont even go close to the bottom out or you can kiss them goodbye.did that at ringwood park and fairburn park hillclimbs and totaly stuffed them.brand new ones .i had the fronts at 3/4 turn from full and the rears at 1 turn from full.bilsteins for mine from now on as they can be rebuilt .but just my experience not gospel

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#8 tsn007

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 05:38 PM

I have got Koni reds (must be removed to adjust) in my Hatch and it rides really well with std springs

highly recommended above most other shocks

Welcome to take my hatch for a drive to test out

Ring Proven Products they are the distributors , I paid $449 for front and rear last year

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#9 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 06:07 PM

yeah your right they are good.sorry thread steal . tony ive got those winders and circlips and some mech covers for those seats are you going on the dawn cruise?they are the proper ones i found them.

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#10 _cruiza_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 06:36 PM

I had them fully firm on the front and 1 turn off fully firm on the back matched lovells springs excellent ride handling

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#11 _rorym_

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Posted 17 December 2010 - 09:44 PM

The Bilstein fronts are the same as 1988 Pajero...tho you need to open up the holes a bit in the bottom arms to get them in...For street I would run the Konis at 7/8 on the front clicks and 5/8 on the rear...dont bother with any others..they are crap...especially Pedders...
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#12 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 18 December 2010 - 03:35 AM

we cheated with that bottom hole and put them in from the top

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#13 _glenn l_

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Posted 18 December 2010 - 08:47 AM

how much would you expect to pay for bilstein?

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#14 _Sneaky SLR_

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Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:50 AM

Well ill have to looking into it a little more as my car is going to have about 550hp at the rear so i need a good setup in the back side to make sure that it hooks up with the road when i give it a little bit of stick.

thanks a lot for all the input but guys really helpful

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#15 _Sneaky SLR_

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Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:57 AM

Also what are a good set of springs to use in the torana?

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#16 AbsynthHatch

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Posted 19 December 2010 - 11:27 PM

Any of the reputable brands, Lovell, King etc

Spring rates will depend on what you ulitimately want to achieve in your car

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#17 _LH8VD69_

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Posted 02 January 2011 - 10:29 AM

I pulled out my old munroes n threw in some Koni reds about 9 months ago. I cant say im impressed. I still think the old 10yr old munroes were better. Yes ive tried all settings. ..Go figure???

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#18 _Herne_

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Posted 02 January 2011 - 10:34 AM

I pulled out my old munroes n threw in some Koni reds about 9 months ago. I cant say im impressed. I still think the old 10yr old munroes were better. Yes ive tried all settings. ..Go figure???

When you replaced the 10 yr old shockers did you replace the springs? How old are the springs?

Koni's with Lovells springs are a very good combination.

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#19 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 02 January 2011 - 11:08 AM

i use universal springs at hoxton park sam makes them on site and will adjust them up to 2 times for free if they arent quite the right height.i use 180 pounds heavy duty and the arse end works a treat no skipping around corners .any stiffer you may have some issues depends what you are doing with the car .keep the front nice and stiff and the rear will look after itself.toranas seem to be very forgiving.again not gospel just my experiences racing my 4 door and my hatch .as an aside my hatch doesnt run a rear bar and it handles better than the 4 door.maybe something for you to experiment with as well.
how much for bilsteins?well they were to be $1100 odd but i got them for $700 as i showed them the bilstein signs on my marlboro replica and went the old im advertising for you help me out route and it worked.