Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later?
07-16-2003, 01:15 PM
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Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later?
It's a street car but I only want to buy the suspension once and don't want to regret going with a Koni/Gc setup rather then something like Jic FLT2's.
I do track the car at HPDE's but at the most ten times a year. Plan to keep the car for awhile.
Any constructive input is appreciated.
I do track the car at HPDE's but at the most ten times a year. Plan to keep the car for awhile.
Any constructive input is appreciated.
07-16-2003, 01:43 PM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (scott_k)
GC 400/500 on Koni Yellows here.
On one turn of the KY it's Cadillac streetable. I keep mine about 1.5 usually.
And yes, I scream "wwaaaahoooooooo" out of every corner.
On one turn of the KY it's Cadillac streetable. I keep mine about 1.5 usually.
And yes, I scream "wwaaaahoooooooo" out of every corner.
07-16-2003, 02:46 PM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (Tweakmeister)
Its an affordable great set up. Unless you just want a cute name for the street. stick with GC and Koni. I run 350 front and 450 rear. nice ride IMO.
07-17-2003, 10:42 PM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (George Knighton)
how much does this lower the car? i have a slight problem with the exhaust slightly rubbing on the LCA...i just want to make sure i will not have the exhaust on the LCA. 
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07-17-2003, 10:48 PM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (Art Vandeleigh)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Art Vandeleigh »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how much does this lower the car? i have a slight problem with the exhaust slightly rubbing on the LCA...i just want to make sure i will not have the exhaust on the LCA.
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are you forreal? you know the gc's are height adjustable, right?
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are you forreal? you know the gc's are height adjustable, right?
07-18-2003, 07:32 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (George Knighton)
What are the max spring rates that off the shelf (not revalved) Koni Yellows can handle?
Chris - who has a feeling that his possible spring rates might require some revalving... 12K/8K (670.56/447.04) springs.
Chris - who has a feeling that his possible spring rates might require some revalving... 12K/8K (670.56/447.04) springs.
07-18-2003, 07:44 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (.RJ)
corner weighting?
i understand what it is.....
but....do shops do this? or is it a DIY??
i suppose u'd need four scales??
TIA
i understand what it is.....
but....do shops do this? or is it a DIY??
i suppose u'd need four scales??
TIA
07-18-2003, 07:47 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">~450-500 lbs. I ran them with 600 lb rear springs and they were fine though.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'm guessing 670 lb front springs wouldn't do so well then....
I'm guessing 670 lb front springs wouldn't do so well then....
07-18-2003, 07:47 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (skunkintegra)
yes you need 4 scales and generally a shop to do it.
Its quite a pain to setup, takes about 2 hrs.
Its quite a pain to setup, takes about 2 hrs.
07-18-2003, 09:12 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (Chris N)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Chris N »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What are the max spring rates that off the shelf (not revalved) Koni Yellows can handle?
Chris - who has a feeling that his possible spring rates might require some revalving... 12K/8K (670.56/447.04) springs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Chris, Neo started a thread on this a while ago:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=190396
Chris - who has a feeling that his possible spring rates might require some revalving... 12K/8K (670.56/447.04) springs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Chris, Neo started a thread on this a while ago:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=190396
07-18-2003, 09:15 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (.RJ)
I've been trying to find a place locally here in Chicago to get my car cornerweighted, but that has proved to be quite the task.
I'm using out of the box bilsteins, and running 400/600 and have yet to experience any problems. I know you guys are curious as to the Konis, but just giving my experience
I'm using out of the box bilsteins, and running 400/600 and have yet to experience any problems. I know you guys are curious as to the Konis, but just giving my experience
07-18-2003, 09:19 AM
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Re: Anyone with Koni/Gc setup regret it later? (py1188)
I have 900lbs Springs on KYBs 
I'm a Drag Raceuh tho...
When they blow I'm buying Penkse's
Suprdave
I'm a Drag Raceuh tho...
When they blow I'm buying Penkse's
Suprdave
07-18-2003, 09:22 AM
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Re: (Wai)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wai »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What KYB shocks they sell in the US can handle 900 lbs springs?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Probably none. I drove a car w/ KYBs and 600/800# springs and it was terrible...
Probably none. I drove a car w/ KYBs and 600/800# springs and it was terrible...
07-18-2003, 09:38 AM
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Re: (.RJ)
You drove it on the roadcourse tho...
I had these shocks and decided just to trash them before I could justify buying new ones...
Suprdave
I had these shocks and decided just to trash them before I could justify buying new ones...
Suprdave
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