Suspension Koni Yellow Install
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Koni Yellow Install
Took about 3.5 hours. But over all not bad if you have all your own tools. I'm so glad I got these. Made the car 100 times smoother. Not even exaggerating. Haven't got a bunch of turns in but seems great. Got both front and rear set at 50% right now. Got them for a good deal. You guys need to check out Importrp.com was just a hair under $800 and FREE shipping. They have all kinds of good parts for less on there.
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Very interesting!
I'm in the process of planning my suspension upgrades and Koni yellows
are on my wish list.
Haven't decided on springs yet, lots of choices. I'd like an equal
drop front and rear ( 1" - 1 1/4" ) and would like to keep a civilized
smooth ride. (Linear or progressive, not sure what's best).
I know a rear sway bar mod is a must and adjustable
rear arm links.
Can you give any info. on the actually tuning in...camber, etc...
I'm in the process of planning my suspension upgrades and Koni yellows
are on my wish list.
Haven't decided on springs yet, lots of choices. I'd like an equal
drop front and rear ( 1" - 1 1/4" ) and would like to keep a civilized
smooth ride. (Linear or progressive, not sure what's best).
I know a rear sway bar mod is a must and adjustable
rear arm links.
Can you give any info. on the actually tuning in...camber, etc...
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Very interesting!
I'm in the process of planning my suspension upgrades and Koni yellows
are on my wish list.
Haven't decided on springs yet, lots of choices. I'd like an equal
drop front and rear ( 1" - 1 1/4" ) and would like to keep a civilized
smooth ride. (Linear or progressive, not sure what's best).
I know a rear sway bar mod is a must and adjustable
rear arm links.
Can you give any info. on the actually tuning in...camber, etc...
I'm in the process of planning my suspension upgrades and Koni yellows
are on my wish list.
Haven't decided on springs yet, lots of choices. I'd like an equal
drop front and rear ( 1" - 1 1/4" ) and would like to keep a civilized
smooth ride. (Linear or progressive, not sure what's best).
I know a rear sway bar mod is a must and adjustable
rear arm links.
Can you give any info. on the actually tuning in...camber, etc...
My camber is set at -1.7. Most people say that's insane but idc. Works great for me and doesnt really wear my tires that bad especially with a good toe set.
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My stock shocks are long overdue for replacement...and I think I'm going to go the koni yellow route!
I had koni yellows on my R53 and they were fantastic. They are designed to work with lowering springs and have adjustable valving. For roughly $800 and free shipping?? I don't know that they can be beat. Nearly half the price of any coilover set I'd consider.
I had koni yellows on my R53 and they were fantastic. They are designed to work with lowering springs and have adjustable valving. For roughly $800 and free shipping?? I don't know that they can be beat. Nearly half the price of any coilover set I'd consider.
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Been lowered on H&R springs with stock shocks for 2 months now. Stock shocks just gave way not too long ago & the car rides like a boat now.
Koni Yellows ordered & awaiting shipment. Can't wait to get them on my car. Hopefully the Konis will perform as well as all the glowing reviews that I've read.
Koni Yellows ordered & awaiting shipment. Can't wait to get them on my car. Hopefully the Konis will perform as well as all the glowing reviews that I've read.
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Been lowered on H&R springs with stock shocks for 2 months now. Stock shocks just gave way not too long ago & the car rides like a boat now.
Koni Yellows ordered & awaiting shipment. Can't wait to get them on my car. Hopefully the Konis will perform as well as all the glowing reviews that I've read.
Koni Yellows ordered & awaiting shipment. Can't wait to get them on my car. Hopefully the Konis will perform as well as all the glowing reviews that I've read.
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I recently had Koni Sports installed w/ stock springs and H-Sport RSB. I have mine set for softest setting. I think its a good place to start. When I do springs, TSW or NM, I'll adjust 1/2 turn stiffer to see what it does. I have been told that 1/4 or 1/2 turn is all it takes. I want the suspension to work now that I had an inch cut off bump stops.
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You don't need any special tools other than a regular socket set and an open end wrench/allen key for removing the swaybar endlink.
Oh and some way to get the top strut nut off. There are a ton of ways to do it. If you have air tools that's the "easy button". If not there are a bunch of other ways to do it. Just google around. I believe the factory ones have the allen key in the middle which means you need the special $50 socket with a hole cut into it. I would try to get to it with everything on the car and the car still on the ground and just loosen it. The weight of the car compresses the suspension which sometimes helps to keep the strut shaft from spinning while you're trying to loosen the nut.
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I second the PB blaster soak. I used a 2 lb hammer and brass drift to drive the knuckle off of the strut.
This is also a good time to install a set of camber plates (IE fixed or other adjustable) to get more front camber. Just a plug for the guy selling a set on the market, I'm happy with my fixed IE ones.
Have fun,
Mike
This is also a good time to install a set of camber plates (IE fixed or other adjustable) to get more front camber. Just a plug for the guy selling a set on the market, I'm happy with my fixed IE ones.
Have fun,
Mike
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