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What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Default What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

Just wondering what the differences are? I'm planning on purchasing some Koni's to mate up with my Ground Controls and the car (96 Civic hatch) will be lowered about 3". What should I go with (this is my daily driver also)?
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

SP3 is a neuspeed "special" Koni sport.

Just go with the normal sport, IMO the SP3 isn't anything needed/worth it.

FYI i'd buy soon koni is having a 25% off sale..
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

Thanks. Yeah I'm planning on buying this week. Tirerack has the best deal but the front shocks are on backorder until April 30. I found another place where I can get a set of 4 for $483 + free shipping. I'm going to go with those.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

You can get them straight from Koni for pretty cheap too. Just ordered 4 today for $491 shipped.
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 08:02 PM
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

I just ordered from ltbmotorsports. I can't wait to get them!
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

The SP3's have additional settings for spring perch height (doesn't matter with GC's) and an internal droop limiter which also doesn't matter, since the GC springs would still probably be loose at full droop with the ride height you say you're going to use.
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 10:46 AM
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Default Re: What's the difference between Koni SP3 and Sport?

Cool. Well as I said I already ordered the sports, as well as new Koni sleeves and upper mounts from Ground Control. I'm also planning on replacing my upper and lower control arms up front and possibly in the rear too. This car has 216K miles on it and I think it's safe to say that pretty much every bushing in it is about shot! I can't wait to get all the stuff and 'freshen' her up.
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