FD shocks, need advice on replacements
11-23-11, 10:38 AM
#1
FD shocks, need advice on replacements
It looks like I may be needing some new shocks on my FD to replace the OEM ones. I do autocross it, I have the Eibach Pro-Kit. All other suspension is stock. I do not want coil-overs. I'm looking at the Koni's and Tokikos. Both are the adjustable kind. Is one substantially better than the other? Should I be looking at another brand? I've considered just finding some good used OEM shocks after reading how excellent Howard Coleman thinks they are. I just looking for some advice before I make a purchase of any kind. First hand experience is greatly appreciated. Thanks fellas,
Adam
Adam
11-23-11, 11:08 AM
#2
I'd probably go with the Konis. For a street driven car, they are pretty good, and you can adjust the perch height. My experience with the Eibach Pro-Kits was that they lowered the front too much, and the back not enough... so you can at least even it out a bit by lowering the back to the middle perch.
11-23-11, 03:54 PM
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I have the konis with sport springs, and do like them. For street driving, I have them on full soft, for Autocross I have them 1/4 and 1/2 turn (F, R) from full hard.
+1 for the konis, no experience with the Tokico.
+1 for the konis, no experience with the Tokico.
11-23-11, 04:48 PM
#7
Yeah I thought maybe there was a good reputable seller that I could confidently buy from but at the same time all the OEM shocks are going to be old, regardless of mileage. I think a few of mine may be leaking oil and they have had a pretty easy life.
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11-24-11, 09:09 AM
#8
The perch is not adjustable. For a good low cost setup, the HTS shocks with some Tein S-Tech springs would give you an aggressive look with good handling without going full coilover. You could always add Ground Control coilovers sleeves at a later point to the HTS shocks.
11-25-11, 08:33 AM
#12
The HTS are a newer technology and a better overall shock than the Koni's (currently). The main benefit Koni's have is that you can get them re-valved into a racing shock (for around $1500-2000) later if you decide to get serious with road racing. If you never plan to do that, the only benefit is the adjustable perches to provide "some" ride height adjustability. You can set the Koni's to low in the rear and medium in the front to help even out the Eibach's. IMO, I would just get different springs all together and that's exactly what I did as I used to own Eibach's.
11-25-11, 01:39 PM
#13
The HTS are a newer technology and a better overall shock than the Koni's (currently). The main benefit Koni's have is that you can get them re-valved into a racing shock (for around $1500-2000) later if you decide to get serious with road racing. If you never plan to do that, the only benefit is the adjustable perches to provide "some" ride height adjustability. You can set the Koni's to low in the rear and medium in the front to help even out the Eibach's. IMO, I would just get different springs all together and that's exactly what I did as I used to own Eibach's.
11-25-11, 03:39 PM
#14
I just bought these springs new a few weeks ago, I hate to go shopping for new ones. I'll never be getting the konis re-valved. Autocross is probably all I'll do. What springs would you recommend? I thought the Eibachs were the right thing to have, I sure did a lot of reading before I got them.
11-25-11, 03:45 PM
#15
I just bought these springs new a few weeks ago, I hate to go shopping for new ones. I'll never be getting the konis re-valved. Autocross is probably all I'll do. What springs would you recommend? I thought the Eibachs were the right thing to have, I sure did a lot of reading before I got them.
11-25-11, 03:48 PM
#16
The HTS are a newer technology and a better overall shock than the Koni's (currently). The main benefit Koni's have is that you can get them re-valved into a racing shock (for around $1500-2000) later if you decide to get serious with road racing. If you never plan to do that, the only benefit is the adjustable perches to provide "some" ride height adjustability. You can set the Koni's to low in the rear and medium in the front to help even out the Eibach's. IMO, I would just get different springs all together and that's exactly what I did as I used to own Eibach's.
11-25-11, 04:59 PM
#18
Just an FYI: https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=24
I wasn't referring to just a basic re-valve as they can handle most off the shelf springs as they come today. But they are a good option for someone who might eventually go with a more race oriented suspension setup as they can simply convert the Koni rather than scrapping their setup and starting over with a higher end coilover.
I wasn't referring to just a basic re-valve as they can handle most off the shelf springs as they come today. But they are a good option for someone who might eventually go with a more race oriented suspension setup as they can simply convert the Koni rather than scrapping their setup and starting over with a higher end coilover.
11-27-11, 10:52 PM
#19
Just an FYI: https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=24
I wasn't referring to just a basic re-valve as they can handle most off the shelf springs as they come today. But they are a good option for someone who might eventually go with a more race oriented suspension setup as they can simply convert the Koni rather than scrapping their setup and starting over with a higher end coilover.
I wasn't referring to just a basic re-valve as they can handle most off the shelf springs as they come today. But they are a good option for someone who might eventually go with a more race oriented suspension setup as they can simply convert the Koni rather than scrapping their setup and starting over with a higher end coilover.
11-27-11, 11:05 PM
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...then figure another $100-150 per shock. So about $250-300 to do a rebuild, revalved and convert to double adjustable. That was the quote I got from tri-point when I had mine done.
We are venturing beyond the scope of the OP's questions though
...then figure another $100-150 per shock. So about $250-300 to do a rebuild, revalved and convert to double adjustable. That was the quote I got from tri-point when I had mine done.
We are venturing beyond the scope of the OP's questions though
11-28-11, 04:45 AM
#22
This is great information nonetheless. I found a good deal on Koni sports from autoanything.com. The total was $596, no tax, free shipping. I really wanted to try the Tokiko DTS shocks but I felt that it was more important for me to have the 3 spring settings on the Konis and use something tried-and-true.
