KYB vs Koni- shocks
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KYB vs Koni- shocks
Hi there,
I am into upgrading my 84s suspension,
Right now I am into buying the parts,
Here my question:
would you buy KYB-shocks (really cheap price)
or Koni-shocks (alot more expensive)
I am from Germany, so my possibility on buying aftermarket-products are really limited.
Thanks for your help
I am into upgrading my 84s suspension,
Right now I am into buying the parts,
Here my question:
would you buy KYB-shocks (really cheap price)
or Koni-shocks (alot more expensive)
I am from Germany, so my possibility on buying aftermarket-products are really limited.
Thanks for your help
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My set up is exactly the opposite as Paul's - KYB's on the back and Koni's on the front. The Koni's are a reverse dampening shock making them slow on the rebound - I prefer that as it keeps the front end low on the corners especially if you are braking. The KYB's are fairly soft - from my experience, this seems to help keep the ride a little more comfortable. I also found that anything too firm in the back made the tail end loose and very bouncy - I used to have Koni's on all 4 corners(note your spring rates are always softer in the rear). You'll hear a lot of opinions on this topic - very subjective and preferences will differ based on the feel / ride each of us is comfortable with. I've heard a lot of the guys also go with Tokico's with good results I run their springs, however, I have no experience with their shocks.
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It is also a matter of spring rates. Mine were set up as 145 at the front and 110 at the rear. I agree that the back should not be too firm. The other important aspect is ride height, as I usually have it about 15 mm higher at the rear.
Out of interest I checked my invoices to confirm which brand went where. I also had upgraded swaybars and
poly bushes put on at the same time. Handling really improved but it is not possible to assess how much each upgrade contributed.
Out of interest I checked my invoices to confirm which brand went where. I also had upgraded swaybars and
poly bushes put on at the same time. Handling really improved but it is not possible to assess how much each upgrade contributed.
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Thanks for your help so far!
I think I `d go for the KYB,
because there price is about 100$ for the packet,
and Konis are about 250$
and I have to paid shipping to Germany , too
so I think I `d go for KYB.
Anyway thanks
I think I `d go for the KYB,
because there price is about 100$ for the packet,
and Konis are about 250$
and I have to paid shipping to Germany , too
so I think I `d go for KYB.
Anyway thanks
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The shipping is what really hurts
I've just been trying to price up some Tokico Illumina Shocks and a set of Suspension Techniques springs ... the goods themselves are really cheap but I got quoted $258 for shipping to the UK by Shox.com
Currently trying Nopi.com and some local tuners like WGT and Hurley eng.
good luck,
Mike
I've just been trying to price up some Tokico Illumina Shocks and a set of Suspension Techniques springs ... the goods themselves are really cheap but I got quoted $258 for shipping to the UK by Shox.com
Currently trying Nopi.com and some local tuners like WGT and Hurley eng.
good luck,
Mike
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Specify: I got KYB GR-2 shocks for the wifeys car. Waaaay too soft. I had Tokicos before and liked them a lot. But the ride was a bit stiff. If I had the dollars I would get the Illumina from Tockico and a progressive spring set.
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