Koni's on my AU - which ones though?? - Page 2

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

....Yes sir!

I'm going as low as what you are I guess mate - they will be the same springs as what you have in your car.

How low is yours sitting - has it dropped any more now that the springs have settled in a bit???

Would I need to get the guards rolled???

LOL sorry Dave, I should have typed that sentence into a request, not a demand.

Yes my springs have settled in nicely now. They did drop about another quarter to half inch more after about 1-2weeks. I did find the springs hardened up a fraction too, like they became a little firmer. But still softer than Kings.

No need to get guards rolled. I run 18x8's with 235's all round and have no problems.

In saying that, with my negative camber on the front, the tires arent as close to the outer guard as they would be with a 0 camber.

I'll take some pics. Bear with me.

Sox · 19-05-2009, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

In saying that, with my negative camber on the front, the tires arent as close to the outer guard as they would be with a 0 camber.

The lower ride height will give him more negative camber anyway.
He'll probably end up with somewhere around 1/2 to 1 deg neg without doing anything.

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox

The lower ride height will give him more negative camber anyway.
He'll probably end up with somewhere around 1/2 to 1 deg neg without doing anything.

Yeah thats true, as I got that prior to any wheel alignment. But I prefer the neg camber. Really helps turn in

**Polyal** · 19-05-2009, 12:35 PM

IS this the place on ebay? I got the same quote for red's but didn;t ask about yellows.

Dave_Obsession · 19-05-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox

The lower ride height will give him more negative camber anyway.
He'll probably end up with somewhere around 1/2 to 1 deg neg without doing anything.

Will this mean increased/decreased tyre wear?

Sox · 19-05-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

Will this mean increased/decreased tyre wear?

Nah, 1 deg is fine.
Anything over 1.5 to 2 deg and they start to wear a little more on the inside.

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sox

Nah, 1 deg is fine.
Anything over 1.5 to 2 deg and they start to wear a little more on the inside.

I agree with this. Plus it looks tougher IMO. :1syellow1

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Sorry for the picture quality, it taken with my phone, but you'll get the idea. Car is dirty too :(

**Polyal** · 19-05-2009, 12:50 PM

Yeap thats pretty much where an Au should be. Nice.

Dave_Obsession · 19-05-2009, 12:56 PM

Cheers Shav, car looks great......yeah really liking that ride height......wouldn't want any lower for mine!

**GasoLane** · 19-05-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 99GHIA

As for IRS you can only get red.

Not according to 'Ride' in post 13.

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

Cheers Shav, car looks great......yeah really liking that ride height......wouldn't want any lower for mine!

Thanks Dave, thats the maximum that I want mine to sit too. Its a good balance between good looks and a reasonably comfortable ride. But you can see what I mean by the negative camber though. Its only slight, but helps you with 'turn in' going around corners.

Dave_Obsession · 19-05-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Thanks Dave, thats the maximum that I want mine to sit too. Its a good balance between good looks and a reasonably comfortable ride. But you can see what I mean by the negative camber though. Its only slight, but helps you with 'turn in' going around corners.

Yeah I can see - I'll probably see what it feels like first (when I write my report for you blokes

), then maybe down the track might have a look at doing something similar.....

Sounds like Koni Yellows for the win......might have to find that extra $140....although saying that, just bought a replacement amplifier and saved myself $160 as it turned out it was a clearance item!!! So there you go!!!

blueoval · 19-05-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

Yeah I can see - I'll probably see what it feels like first (when I write my report for you blokes

), then maybe down the track might have a look at doing something similar.....

Sounds like Koni Yellows for the win......might have to find that extra $140....although saying that, just bought a replacement amplifier and saved myself $160 as it turned out it was a clearance item!!! So there you go!!!

Then there is no excuse to get the yellows Dave. LOL

Let us know how you go mate. Will be interested to see another AU with Eibach's fitted.

crakrz · 19-05-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 99GHIA

.......As for IRS you can only get reds......

If this is true, then I'm a bit puzzled. Mine all look yellow to me. Just a thought.

-Craig

Boss 302 · 19-05-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dave93761

I've been told by members on here that a cable tie to hold the brake line to the shock is sufficient - this was confirmed by the suspension bloke - said it's perfectly fine.

Hi Dave, I have Koni yellows on the front of my XLS ute. They have a bracket spot welded to the spring seat, for the brake hose, hope this helps.

BIGJB · 19-05-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crakrz

If this is true, then I'm a bit puzzled. Mine all look yellow to me. Just a thought.

-Craig

If they are koni adjustables I'd love to know where you
got them because there is no listing for them.

crakrz · 19-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 99GHIA

If they are koni adjustables I'd love to know where you
got them because there is no listing for them.

I rang and spoke to the supplier which I think is Toperformance, told them what car I had, what suspension height I'm running etc,etc, then they sent them out. It might be worth you ringing them. You're probably right, most likely not even listed, but there would be something on their list at the right length. I don't have the part numbers on me but I'll make a call and post them up later.

-Craig

crakrz · 19-05-2009, 04:48 PM

Just checked my own records for part numbers which I keep in an exercise book, but also rang Toperformance (Vermont, VIC) to confirm:

Koni Yellows to suit AU with IRS:
(f) 8241-1166 SP1
(r) 8241-1167 Sport

Hope this helps,

-Craig

mik · 19-05-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 99GHIA

Go the yellows.
No question there really.
As for IRS you can only get red.
The price you have been given is fantastic mate.
If a group buy is arranged I want in please.

hmmm i`ll have to check up on that one, my brother spoke to a suspension place for me yesterday and asked for yellows for my irs....... they replied yes 1 set, i`ll check it out tommorow :voldar02: .

Sprint347 · 20-05-2009, 02:23 PM

In for the revelation of the shock supplier

mik · 20-05-2009, 08:52 PM

picked up my koni yellow shockers today

for the irs, also checked the part no. for rears crakrz is on the money, and on the instructions in the back ground from the top a 12 mm hole is needed through the top plate mine were`nt that cheap $400 for the pair but still better than retail from gt suspension mt alexander rd melb.

THR347 · 22-05-2009, 08:14 AM

Results???

blueoval · 22-05-2009, 11:08 AM

yes Dave, whats the story mate?

Dave_Obsession · 22-05-2009, 02:07 PM

Sorry guys!

Firstly, my apologies on the delay in the response! Got called into work on Wednesday, so I wasn't able to pick them up until Thursday.

Koni Yellows for $700!!!

Part numbers:
Fronts: K8241-1166SPORT
Rears: K8041-1067SP1

I cross-checked these on the Koni website to make sure they're the right ones!

WHERE DID I GET THEM

A couple of others have mentioned them in this and other threads.....but this is the place:

GT Suspension
137 Mt. Alexander Road
Flemington VIC 3031

Phone - (03) 9376 0777

As I wrote in the original post, went down there on Monday to see Ange (owner) to suss them out and see what the deal was, if they'd fallen off the back of a truck etc etc!

Found Ange to be more than helpful, he answered all my 'uninformed' questions, and was kind enough to give me a bit of a background lesson on various things suspension-wise. Very genuine bloke - never got the feeling that he was just after my money!

Overall was very happy with the purchase and the impression I got from Ange and his store.

I will definately be taking my car back there to have the shocks fitted with the Eibach's I'm going to get (once they arrive) - was quoted $280 to fit everything, and that price includes a wheel alignment.

IF YOU GUYS WANT SOME:
No group buy is in the pipeline, however he has plenty of them in stock, so just give him a call!

Prices - to suit AU Falcon (live axle rear)

$560 - Koni Reds front / Koni Yellows rear
$700 - Koni Yellows all around

NOTE - THESE PRICES ARE CASH ONLY!!! Not sure what the situation is for paying by credit or eftpos, he only mentioned cash, and that was fine by me!

He said they didn't have any Koni Reds rears in stock, although I imagine if they got some in, the price for Koni Reds all around would be somewhat less than the $560 for the red / yellow combo.

For AU's with IRS, they have some rear yellows in stock as well (mik got his from here as well) - not sure whether it's the same price, just ask!

Not sure about what they would do for postage (for you interstaters), but again I'm sure if you ring and ask, you'll find out what you need to know!

Say that Dave from the AU Falcon club referred you!

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Originally Posted by Polyal

IS this the place on ebay? I got the same quote for red's but didn;t ask about yellows.

Yes this is that place on eBay that have been advertising them for $260 front reds, $300 rear yellows

Probably worth a call if you're after anything suspension wise - saw a lot of boxes for Whiteline sway bars, Lovells springs, Koni's......there were Boge posters, Bilstein ads etc.....they probably have a lot of high-end stuff there!

blueoval · 22-05-2009, 02:19 PM

Thats great to hear Dave, congrats on the purchase and thanks for the info. These guys will no doubt be busier with cash prices like this.

If I could do it all again, and known about these prices, I would have followed you! lol

Hanging to see what the car looks like now with the new setup fitted.

BlacklistedXR · 22-05-2009, 03:59 PM

Awesome stuff Dave! GT Suspension definetly looks the goods and i will be giving them a call to sort me out with a few suspension goodies in the near future. Thanks mate and congrats on the purchase. Post some pics up when you get it all installed.

MAD · 22-05-2009, 04:04 PM

Spewin! I bought koni red's for my EL just before christmas for $600 from the same place. If I knew I could've grabbed yellows for $100 more I would have bought them in a heart beat.

You definitely made the right choice.
And that $280 is well worth it for the installation and alignment.

THR347 · 22-05-2009, 05:08 PM

i'm sure Ange is gonna be hearing from many of us soon

Thanks Dave!

Sprint347 · 22-05-2009, 05:19 PM

Nice bloke, he had a set of rears but I have no way of getting them to Perth.

Great price!

View Poll Results: What should Dave do???
Stay with stock shocks	0	0%
$560 for Koni Red fronts / Koni Yellow rears	5	11.11%
$700 for Koni Yellows fronts and rears	36	80.00%
Get aftermarket shocks but Koni's are overkill!	4	8.89%
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