What suspension on koni yellows?
02-02-2004, 09:22 AM
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What suspension on koni yellows?
What is a good spring/coilover to put on some koni yellows. Right now i have 5zigens on my kyb agx's. I was wondering what you all would suggest a good stiff/but not full race spring/coilover would be and a price. I only drive my car 8months out of the year.
02-02-2004, 11:04 AM
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Re: What suspension on koni yellows? (Boofster)
what kind of spring rates should i go with. I want something for track days and still streetable, but it can be harsh cause i got a whole other setup. Dont you have to get specific gc coilovers to match the konis?
02-02-2004, 11:42 AM
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Re: What suspension on koni yellows? (BrownGSR)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BrownGSR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of spring rates should i go with. I want something for track days and still streetable, but it can be harsh cause i got a whole other setup. Dont you have to get specific gc coilovers to match the konis?</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you go over 400lbs, then you *should* have your Koni's revalved. There are lots of people who use a 400/450 setup and don't revalve their Koni's, it all depends on the surface you run on. With higher rates and no revalving it will have a hard time on rough tracks. If you run on nice smooth surfaces than you could get away with it.
Cheers,
Sean
If you go over 400lbs, then you *should* have your Koni's revalved. There are lots of people who use a 400/450 setup and don't revalve their Koni's, it all depends on the surface you run on. With higher rates and no revalving it will have a hard time on rough tracks. If you run on nice smooth surfaces than you could get away with it.
Cheers,
Sean
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Re: What suspension on koni yellows? (BrownGSR)
about $400 new if i recall correctly.
used probably 200-350 but if you want a specific spring rate you probably aren't going to find exaclty what you want... and IF you do, chances are they won't be for the Koni's...
used probably 200-350 but if you want a specific spring rate you probably aren't going to find exaclty what you want... and IF you do, chances are they won't be for the Koni's...
02-02-2004, 11:59 AM
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Re: What suspension on koni yellows? (rapid_roy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rapid_roy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
If you go over 400lbs, then you *should* have your Koni's revalved. There are lots of people who use a 400/450 setup and don't revalve their Koni's, it all depends on the surface you run on. With higher rates and no revalving it will have a hard time on rough tracks. If you run on nice smooth surfaces than you could get away with it.
Cheers,
Sean</TD></TR></TABLE>
From what I was reading, Konis can take rates to about 550lbs. I'm actually going to try out 400F/500R. Not sure how it's going to ride, I am sure the rears are going to hit hard though. The fronts will be alright becuse my H&R Race springs have a front rate of 480.
If you go over 400lbs, then you *should* have your Koni's revalved. There are lots of people who use a 400/450 setup and don't revalve their Koni's, it all depends on the surface you run on. With higher rates and no revalving it will have a hard time on rough tracks. If you run on nice smooth surfaces than you could get away with it.
Cheers,
Sean</TD></TR></TABLE>
From what I was reading, Konis can take rates to about 550lbs. I'm actually going to try out 400F/500R. Not sure how it's going to ride, I am sure the rears are going to hit hard though. The fronts will be alright becuse my H&R Race springs have a front rate of 480.
02-02-2004, 03:07 PM
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Re: (Erik_Pb_Foot)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Erik_Pb_Foot »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">does koni/comptech (i think) still sell the threaded knoi yellows?</TD></TR></TABLE>
I have heard those are not that great, and that a GC setup for Konis would be alot better. I think the spring rates that come w/ those Comptech Konis aren't very aggressive or something like that.
I have heard those are not that great, and that a GC setup for Konis would be alot better. I think the spring rates that come w/ those Comptech Konis aren't very aggressive or something like that.
02-02-2004, 03:49 PM
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I'd rock a custom GC rate.
I rode in a hatch running 425F/550R with koni yellows (full stiff turned back quarter turn), and it was awesome.
All of you people who think that 400+ and what not isn't streetable and rides like ****, aparently haven't ridden on such a setup.
It rides firm and good. Hell my H&R's rode worse than the GC's did. I highly recommend a custom GC rate pushing 400+lbs
I rode in a hatch running 425F/550R with koni yellows (full stiff turned back quarter turn), and it was awesome.
All of you people who think that 400+ and what not isn't streetable and rides like ****, aparently haven't ridden on such a setup.
It rides firm and good. Hell my H&R's rode worse than the GC's did. I highly recommend a custom GC rate pushing 400+lbs
02-02-2004, 05:49 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by P1mpSlap »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd rock a custom GC rate.
I rode in a hatch running 425F/550R with koni yellows (full stiff turned back quarter turn), and it was awesome.
All of you people who think that 400+ and what not isn't streetable and rides like ****, aparently haven't ridden on such a setup.
It rides firm and good. Hell my H&R's rode worse than the GC's did. I highly recommend a custom GC rate pushing 400+lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
So the 425F/550R ride decent on the street? I was thinking of going 400F/500R for my DA with OTS Konis. You think the ride will be ok.....espcially on the nice Chicago streets?
I rode in a hatch running 425F/550R with koni yellows (full stiff turned back quarter turn), and it was awesome.
All of you people who think that 400+ and what not isn't streetable and rides like ****, aparently haven't ridden on such a setup.
It rides firm and good. Hell my H&R's rode worse than the GC's did. I highly recommend a custom GC rate pushing 400+lbs</TD></TR></TABLE>
So the 425F/550R ride decent on the street? I was thinking of going 400F/500R for my DA with OTS Konis. You think the ride will be ok.....espcially on the nice Chicago streets?
02-02-2004, 06:02 PM
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Re: (PatrickGSR94)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PatrickGSR94 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I have heard those are not that great, and that a GC setup for Konis would be alot better. I think the spring rates that come w/ those Comptech Konis aren't very aggressive or something like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was wanting them just so i wouldn't have to run the sleeves... no way to order JUST the threaded koni's... no springs... is there? or custom spring rates?
I have heard those are not that great, and that a GC setup for Konis would be alot better. I think the spring rates that come w/ those Comptech Konis aren't very aggressive or something like that.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I was wanting them just so i wouldn't have to run the sleeves... no way to order JUST the threaded koni's... no springs... is there? or custom spring rates?
02-03-2004, 03:29 AM
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ill be putting on neuspeed race springs with koni yellows that im told are made to go with my springs so thats a plus. all for 450 bucks, used of course but with only 12k on the springs and 5k on the struts, not too bad imo, ill let you know how it look and rides.
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Re: (JdmEGHatch6)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JdmEGHatch6 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ill be putting on neuspeed race springs with koni yellows that im told are made to go with my springs so thats a plus. all for 450 bucks, used of course but with only 12k on the springs and 5k on the struts, not too bad imo, ill let you know how it look and rides.</TD></TR></TABLE>
cool, thanks
cool, thanks
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ive got GCs wil 500f/400r with Konis. i like it. not a soft ride, but not harsh. when you tighten the konis you can tell you are in track mode. i webnt with 500 in the front because i didnt want to have 500 in the rear since then my *** would be bouncing around a lot more
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eviloliv3 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got GCs wil 500f/400r with Konis. i like it. not a soft ride, but not harsh. when you tighten the konis you can tell you are in track mode. i webnt with 500 in the front because i didnt want to have 500 in the rear since then my *** would be bouncing around a lot more</TD></TR></TABLE>
i would love to get some gc's, but since i already had my neuspeeds in, i dont wanna spend even more money
i would love to get some gc's, but since i already had my neuspeeds in, i dont wanna spend even more money