Are those Koni gas-dampers with high adjustability any good? Which springs to use with them?

I can get them for 580 USD

I want to upgrade my suspension for road-racing and AutoX. I have now stock dampers with ap lowering springs. Don't know the spring rates, but for sure stiffer than stock. I want something which is available in Europe, so Tein and stuff is out of question. OR should I go all out and buy some coilovers from KW which are using Koni dampers too.

Thanks!


[Modified by austrian type-R, 11:08 AM 6/10/2002]

 

KW uses KW dampers, but they are also available with Koni or Apex dampers.

I think KW is the best choice for suspensions here in Europe

 

I'm using KONIs with stock springs (not lowered yet). KONIs can be adjusted to match your taste/track/springs. That's why I like them!!!

 

Koni Gas Dampers?

i thought all konis were liquid?


coooooooooo.....

 

Gas, so it is on their hp.

Hey Dutch: Where do you have set the high of the springs? In the 1st, 2nd or 3rd place on the dampers?


[Modified by austrian type-R, 12:44 PM 6/10/2002]

 

Huh? There are only 2 notches on my dampers. Mine is now on the upper one (= stock height). I don't know if I'm going to put it on the lower one, because I have the JDM 4-1 (less ground clearance).

 

Yeah, the front dampers have 2 settings and the rear one have 3 settings according to http://www.koni.de

I have currently 9cm ground clearence to the downpipe and cat with my 225/45/16 (608 mm diameter) but this is with already 35mm lowered springs.

I think with stock setting on the Koni dampers and this springs or H&R one will be just fine. Or I use stock springs with lower damper settings.

Help me desideing on springs, please. Stock, ap (I have it now), H&R, any other brand.

Do you know if a 7.5x17 inch rim with offset 42mm will fit with a coilover suspension. A coilover suspension is normaly thicker than the stock dampers, and therefore the rimn offset cab be a problem. Anyone know?

 

Hmmm I have 5 settings on my front and rear konis...The neuspeed konis have 5 settings instead of the 2 and 3 I believe...someone fix me if i am mistaken...thanks

 

Correct. There are 2 types of Koni sport 'yellow' shocks. There is the regular Koni, which has 2/3 adjustment points. Then there is a Neuspeed/Koni shock. This one has 5 settings, and a 20mm shorter casing for lowering springs.

As I understand it, the Neuspeed/Koni shocks are ONLY available directly from Neuspeed. I'm looking for other suppliers however, since I always gotta try to find the best price...

EDIT: This is a reply I got back from Neuspeed asking for a recomendation to go with their springs:



[Modified by reefer_bob, 9:27 AM 6/10/2002]