Need some restoration input on shocks.. Options

[tod914]

Hey guys, I'll likely replace my Koni reds this winter with a new set of yellows I picked up this past summer. The yellows need to be repainted due to shelf wear. Would you sell the yellows and have the reds redone? Paint the yellows yellow.. Paint the yellows grey to match the original boges, or paint the yellows red?

Thanks for the input.

[Tom_T]

Tod,

The Koni Red SD (Special Duty) were period correct, available back in the day both as an option for Porsche, & as a dealer upgrade (if not on from the factory, but the buyer wanted them) - as well as aftermarket (I got mine in early 80's when the stock Boges wore out). IIRC the yellows came in the late 80's or so.

I think that Koni can rebuild & restore them to correct original for you - inside & out.

That's what I'll do if mine need more that exterior touch-up paint, & IMHO is your best bet - unless you're hell-bent on staying absolutely stock with the Boges - which were only "Okay" shocks in their stock form.

If you paint the Koni's grey to mock Boges, then some knowledgeable CW judge at some point will gig you upon recognizing the Koni triangle logo stamped in the shafts. Whereas, I've been told by several up on Parade judging, in judging for wear replacement items like shocks, that going to Koni's are okay, so long as they're correct period models.

So IMHO - stick with the real deal of whichever you choose, & be honest & true to original on how you restore them to correct original finish.

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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