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> Koni Adjustable Spring Perch and Spring Size, What is the diff between stock and adj?
Zeke
post Apr 3 2003, 07:43 PM
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I have Konis on the rear. I want to add the adjustable threaded collar kits. I have to buy smaller diameter springs? What is the diameter of the spring that goes with the kit? If so, I have #160's and #180's for sale.
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:00 PM
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IIRC the most used the inner diameter of the springs is 2.5"

anyone know what length to get? 8" or 10" or....???

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post Apr 3 2003, 08:02 PM
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The perchs on my Bilsteins accept 2.5" springs. I'm pretty sure the Koni's are the same. Hoerr racing has a catalog that lists 2.5" Hypercoil springs at every length and size for a reasonable price. I have a pair of Eibech and a pair of Hypercoil. The Hypercoil has a much larger coil and seem better made.
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:05 PM
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the springs I have for my koni adjustable coilover kit are 10".
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:10 PM
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My Eibach's are 10" and leave plenty of adjustment in both directions. My Hypercoils are 12" and sit pretty far down on the perch. I'd recommend 10" all other things being equal.
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:11 PM
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anybody have a pic of one of these set-ups?
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:29 PM
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We need to be talking about diameter. Height is a moot point if you have adjustable perches.

Man, 2.5 inches is a skinny ass spring! Must hug the dust cover pretty tight.
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:31 PM
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mine is larger than 2.5 inches, hang on...
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:32 PM
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the outer edge to outer edge diameter is 3.25".

the inner edge to inner edge is 2.5".
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:47 PM
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Same here. 10" length
3.25" OD
the coil wire is approx. 3/8".
Mine are supposed to be 160#.

Zeke - plenty of room for the shocks.
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post Apr 3 2003, 08:49 PM
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Vortex and Joesph, you have these on threaded adjustable collars, right? That was the original question, what spring for the collars.
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post Apr 3 2003, 09:01 PM
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yes sir I do.
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post Apr 3 2003, 09:31 PM
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QUOTE(vortrex @ Apr 3 2003, 09:01 PM)
yes sir I do.


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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) threaded adjustable collars (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Apr 3 2003, 10:22 PM
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I have them too, 2.5 inside diameter. Got the whole kit from Performance Products.
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post Apr 4 2003, 01:36 AM
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10 inch 2.5 I use Eibach and H&R. Call Jason@ Paragon Products. Tell him your with the 914 club and Brad said we get a discount...
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post Apr 4 2003, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Apr 3 2003, 11:36 PM)
Milt:

10 inch 2.5 I use Eibach and H&R. Call Jason@ Paragon Products. Tell him your with the 914 club and Brad said we get a discount...

This is starting to get difficult. I have Koni streets on the rear which were destined to get revalved. I can see that the collar kit is not compatable for the Koni street shock. What shocks should I be using? And what are those in the pic? TIA.
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post Apr 4 2003, 11:45 AM
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I have the koni reds with my kit, which I guess is what you mean by "street" shocks?
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post Apr 4 2003, 12:01 PM
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The kit a I showed will work, but you'll have to run a 8 inch spring. The one pictured above is a Bilstein (which is a what I use when a customer wont pop for Koni adjustables.

You have the old red Koni's with the solid base (correct ?) They used a thick piece of plastic that you cut to get the ride height.

If your going to have them revalved.... dont be afraid to cut that collar off and move it where you want.


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post Apr 4 2003, 12:02 PM
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I have koni yellows.
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post Apr 4 2003, 12:43 PM
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Left to right:

Koni Regular (for sale)
Bilstein Gas (for sale)
and Koni Sports (going on the car)

You can see the difference in the location for the spring perches.
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