KONI Yellows: seeking spring compressor recommendations

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dAvenue

Finished installing the driver's side this morning and just got back from a test drive. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! It solved the problem I was experiencing with the stock struts paired with the Eibachs (thanks kenchan

). The Koni's negotiate the road so much better that they inspire confidence. It actually sits a little bit lower, too.

You guys are going to LOVE these things!

awesome!

Alchemy · 01-25-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

Finished installing the driver's side this morning and just got back from a test drive. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! It solved the problem I was experiencing with the stock struts paired with the Eibachs (thanks kenchan

). The Koni's negotiate the road so much better that they inspire confidence. It actually sits a little bit lower, too.

You guys are going to LOVE these things!

I was wondering what they would do to ride height. I was hoping they dropped it slightly. Is this absolutly true or could your eyes be playing tricks on you?

m4a1mustang · 01-25-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

Finished installing the driver's side this morning and just got back from a test drive. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! It solved the problem I was experiencing with the stock struts paired with the Eibachs (thanks kenchan

). The Koni's negotiate the road so much better that they inspire confidence. It actually sits a little bit lower, too.

You guys are going to LOVE these things!

edconline · 01-25-2012, 01:54 PM

Awesome news! What setting do you have the Koni's at?

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 01:57 PM

yah, if the koni's do lower the car slightly (even 1/4") i'd like to know cause i dont want to lower my car at all at this point.

hahaha. (dont want to mess with alignment and all).

onzedge · 01-25-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

Finished installing the driver's side this morning and just got back from a test drive. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! It solved the problem I was experiencing with the stock struts paired with the Eibachs (thanks kenchan

). The Koni's negotiate the road so much better that they inspire confidence. It actually sits a little bit lower, too.

You guys are going to LOVE these things!

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 02:05 PM

mr.onzedge - while you're waiting for your steering lock you can get these installed too?

(keeping things fun while you wait).

onzedge · 01-25-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.onzedge - while you're waiting for your steering lock you can get these installed too?

(keeping things fun while you wait).

OK OK OK

I am considering it strongly. But... I just bought this last Saturday (ignore the list price).

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Never go to Pardee's Camera with one of your kids whose only job is to facilitate impulse purchases.

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

OK OK OK

I am considering it strongly. But... I just bought this last Saturday (ig nore the list price).

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Never go to Pardee's Camera with one of your kids whose only job is to facilitate impulse purchases.

dAvenue · 01-25-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alchemy

I was wondering what they would do to ride height. I was hoping they dropped it slightly. Is this absolutly true or could your eyes be playing tricks on you?

It's a little bit lower, like a 0.25 inch at the most. When yours arrive, compare them side by side to the stock struts and you will see the Koni's are a tad bit shorter. I thought maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me until I realized that when I lowered the front down, I couldn't roll the jack straight out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by edconline

Awesome news! What setting do you have the Koni's at?

The fronts are set to the lowest end and the rears are +3.

If you guys ever make a trip to Dallas, let me know and I will take you out for beers. You all have been a big help. Thanks for the support.

I'll take pictures today as well.

GaleForce · 01-25-2012, 02:55 PM

Awesome! Can't wait for pictures!

GaleForce · 01-25-2012, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

OK OK OK

I am considering it strongly. But... I just bought this last Saturday (ignore the list price).

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Never go to Pardee's Camera with one of your kids whose only job is to facilitate impulse purchases.

Yep that is a sweet lens... considering it myself. I just need to sell off some of my other "small" lenses first. My last lens purchase was the Canon 70-300 L IS USM. It's a beauty. I also have the 70-200 2.8 L IS USM but the 70-300 is more compact and easier to get into sporting events (arenas).

onzedge · 01-25-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Yep that is a sweet lens... considering it myself. I just need to sell off some of my other "small" lenses first. My last lens purchase was the Canon 70-300 L IS USM. It's a beauty. I also have the 70-200 2.8 L IS USM but the 70-300 is more compact and easier to get into sporting events (arenas).

Nice selection of lenses you have there. I have a 10 - 22 and the 100 - 400 as well.

I sold my 28 - 135 to one of my sons and the 24 - 70 will be my "walk-around". It is amazingly sharp and very heavy. My next lens is the 70 - 200 IS II, I think.

Konis first though.

kenchan · 01-25-2012, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dAvenue

It's a little bit lower, like a 0.25 inch at the most. When yours arrive, compare them side by side to the stock struts and you will see the Koni's are a tad bit shorter. I thought maybe my eyes were playing tricks on me until I realized that when I lowered the front down, I couldn't roll the jack straight out.

The fronts are set to the lowest end and the rears are +3.

If you guys ever make a trip to Dallas, let me know and I will take you out for beers. You all have been a big help. Thanks for the support.

I'll take pictures today as well.

thanks for the info. if you have any side shots of pre and post koni's i'd like to take a look.

if the drop is less than 1/4" then i dont have an issue.

dAvenue · 01-25-2012, 04:09 PM

Before and after shots. I see a slight difference if any.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, if the koni's do lower the car slightly (even 1/4") i'd like to know cause i dont want to lower my car at all at this point. hahaha. (dont want to mess with alignment and all).

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	mr.onzedge - while you're waiting for your steering lock you can get these installed too? (keeping things fun while you wait).