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Dr Evil
post Apr 7 2014, 04:33 PM
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I have a friend near me that has a suspension business and he rebuilds shocks for all kinds of things. Many of his shocks and suspension setups are on race bikes and such, but he said he most likely rebuild our shocks. This would most likely be of interest to Koni, but he can do what ever you want and can custom valve them to fit your ride.

A few questions:

1- Anyone interested?

2- Any recommended price points?

3- Any cores out there that people want to ship for a looksie?

I hope to be hanging out with him tonight and can forward info to and from. He could be a good resource for our group, I hope.

DEK Performance is the company he is partnered in.
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post Apr 7 2014, 05:26 PM
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If I can find a cheap set of cores at Hershey I would be interested in this. Need to get rid of the KYBs.
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post Apr 7 2014, 05:47 PM
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I have a set of original front and rear Koni for a 914, the quote from the Koni authorised rebuilder was almost as much as new shocks. I would love to have them rebuilt but not any where near the price I was quoted.

Koni charge you a fee to test the shocks which you get back if you go ahead and have them rebuilt. They did say that could be more is they opened them up and then they needed extra parts.

What can your mate do them for?


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post Apr 7 2014, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Apr 7 2014, 07:26 PM) *

If I can find a cheap set of cores at Hershey I would be interested in this. Need to get rid of the KYBs.
Zach

Zack - I have a set of cores that I can bring to Hershey. Im pretty sure they are koni's. I'll check tonight. - $n/c
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post Apr 7 2014, 06:26 PM
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Here is a reference Doc.
For Bilsteins - 100$ per shock for rebuild. 200$ per shock for custom valving.
He also tests and gives you a printout on a shock machine.

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...bernie++stewart
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post Apr 7 2014, 06:32 PM
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I'd be interested. I've got a set of Koni Reds with what I think are 140lb springs. I was going to just buy new ones. I can't find anything but Yellows and 180lb springs, tho.
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post Apr 7 2014, 06:37 PM
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Bullitt, why just Bilsteins??

Thanks for the input fellas. I thought Koni because charging people almost full price to rebuild is stupid. My friend will most definitely be able to beat that price. By how much? I will need a set to see. Custom valving is his specialty. I will try to get more info tonight.

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post Apr 7 2014, 06:48 PM
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Definitely interested, especially if he can do a Shea-like restore with repaint and factory correct decals. I have a set of rear adjustables with a 1970 date code (GT stuff).
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post Apr 7 2014, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Apr 7 2014, 08:37 PM) *

Bullitt, why just Bilsteins??

Thanks for the input fellas. I thought Koni because charging people almost full price to rebuild is stupid. My friend will most definitely be able to beat that price. By how much? I will need a set to see. Custom valving is his specialty. I will try to get more info tonight.


I'm not sure if he does others? I suspect he does. He did a set of Bilsteins for me.
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post Apr 7 2014, 06:57 PM
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Definitely interested, especially if he can do a Shea-like restore with repaint and factory correct decals. I have a set of rear adjustables with a 1970 date code (GT stuff).

Ken,

I am do not think he is set up for the pretty stuff, but that does not mean ha can not be. I will see. That will of course cost more.


Maybe I should reach out to the 911 crowd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Apr 7 2014, 07:12 PM
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For Bilsteins - 100$ per shock for rebuild. 200$ per shock for custom valving.

I didn't pay but $125 for new Bilsteins.
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post Apr 7 2014, 07:29 PM
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IMHO Bilstiens are as good or better than Konis ( except for the adjustables ) and as Dondolingo said


http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...565/1478247.htm


AND they're pretty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Apr 7 2014, 09:04 PM
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I've got a stack of 912 front shocks. All Koni. I can send a set or two that I don't care if I get back or not (in case they don't work out).
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post Apr 7 2014, 09:18 PM
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QUOTE(Dr Evil @ Apr 7 2014, 04:57 PM) *

QUOTE(bigkensteele @ Apr 7 2014, 08:48 PM) *

Definitely interested, especially if he can do a Shea-like restore with repaint and factory correct decals. I have a set of rear adjustables with a 1970 date code (GT stuff).

Ken,

I am do not think he is set up for the pretty stuff, but that does not mean ha can not be. I will see. That will of course cost more.


Maybe I should reach out to the 911 crowd (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

These things probably belong on a GT restoration or clone. I am building a driver, so their date code means nothing to me. However, if I can get them restored and sell them, they might be worth something to somebody.

I also have a set of Koni front inserts, so I could have a matching set.
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post Apr 7 2014, 09:54 PM
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I'm interested. I've got a set of front Koni reds I could send for a look see. LMK
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post Apr 7 2014, 10:40 PM
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I have a set of Koni Red rears that I would be interested in rebuilding... Don't know about needing re-valving but im interested?

Can he clean an repaint them the cool Koni Red so they look brand new?

Thanks,

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post Apr 7 2014, 10:58 PM
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It looks like we have enough interest. I would hate to waste his and everyone's time.

I hope to see him tomorrow. I got busy after work with house stuff, so today was a bust.

What is the ball park expected per pair of rebuilt? How about re-valved? This info will help him see if it is worth pursuing.
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post Apr 8 2014, 06:03 AM
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QUOTE(scotty b @ Apr 7 2014, 09:29 PM) *

IMHO Bilstiens are as good or better than Konis ( except for the adjustables ) and as Dondolingo said


http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...565/1478247.htm


AND they're pretty (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)


Thats a good price! The inserts are higher @180$ So more cost effective to rebuild.
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post Apr 8 2014, 08:03 AM
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I'm interested too, and perfect timing. I have a set of Konis that look exactly like Old Yella's pics above and was weighing having them rebuilt versus new. I'd like to know how much a rebuild would be, not sure I need the repainting but if it's included just to protect it from any existing bare metal areas I would do it. I
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post Apr 8 2014, 08:18 AM
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I believe Koni's take a different machine to rebuild than Bilstein. They are two different designs of shocks.

Most Bilstein "rebuilders" send them back to Bilstein to be done. They all go to Poway - Charlotte doesn't do them anymore.
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