 Bilstein sports vs Koni adjustable shocks, which are best |
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| Brad Roberts |
 Jun 16 2006, 03:07 PM
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I *think* TIG welding would be ok on a shock body that is filled. I would probably stay away from MIG however.
Bottom line: The Yellow Koni needs to have the perch moved down or you need to use a threaded collar setup and a shorter spring (which is what I use) The shorter spring responds quicker (side benefit of running them) B |
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| 72914S |
Jun 16 2006, 04:27 PM
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love this shot Group: Members Posts: 1,290 Joined: 10-July 03 From: Pensacola,Fl. Member No.: 900 Region Association: South East States |
The reason for asking was after talking to the Bilstien service center, they told me they could rebuild my shocks and make them Sports and add more grooves to raise the spring perch. $65.00 EA. for the rebuild and $10.00 for each groove.Really just wanted opinions on the ride differance between the Bilstien Sports and the adjustable Red Koni`s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| mightyohm |
Jun 16 2006, 04:35 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,277 Joined: 16-January 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
I have Bilstein's on the rear and 100 or 110lb springs (I forget) and I have a very harsh ride. I am tempted to put in 140lb springs just to see if it would actually get better with more spring.
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| smdubovsky |
Jun 16 2006, 04:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 331 Joined: 27-September 04 From: Silver Spring, MD Member No.: 2,837 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
*DONT* weld on a gas shock. Its would be no different than welding on a compressed air tank (it will explode unless your REAL fast and lucky).
Brad, I'll also argue w/ the shorter spring = faster acting statement;) There is no truth to it. Just like hollow torsion bars are faster. Both BS. SMD |
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| Dr. Roger |
Jun 17 2006, 02:05 AM
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A bat out of hell. Group: Members Posts: 3,944 Joined: 31-January 05 From: Hercules, California Member No.: 3,533 Region Association: Northern California |
shorter springs are lighter but with less useful range. but we ain't exactly 4 wheelin' here... =-)
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| DanT |
Jun 17 2006, 10:46 AM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
when you shorten (cut) a spring you also effectively increase the spring rate.
so now what spring rate do you really have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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