Bad shocks - What would you do?

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Jul 28, 2006 | 07:29 PM

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I'll buy that explanation.

Yeah, in retrospect it almost seems obvious, and others more or less said so here. I knew it was only the shock gas pushing back. I knew it was low pressure, but I still thought it was odd to see such a difference.

Jul 28, 2006 | 07:31 PM

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So, Bill, what are you going to do with the shocks you don't use? I'm interested.

I have a few inquiries already. You're certainly on the short list.

It may take me a month to decide which to keep. Hopefully it will be clear after the first install and I won't need to do a swap.

Jul 28, 2006 | 08:02 PM

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So what's the plan with regards to the upcoming Pony Express ORR? Will you have time to test both combinations, or will you go with the Bilsteins (I assume that is the other set) for the race, then test the Koni's?

Rich

Well, I need to install the new Konis at some point just to answer the question as to what the H* was going on these last 3 years with the old Konis. Let's say the new Konis are GREAT based on my local test loop. I will probably take them to the Pony Express. If not, off they come and on with the Bilsteins. I should have time. I could go about it the other way and end up happy with the Bilsteins but I would never know the final answer on the Konis. I have my own spring compressor now, so I can do this pretty quick especially with the recent tip on an easier way to do the fronts.

Aug 14, 2006 | 04:31 PM

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Continued in Shock Party thread....
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Aug 15, 2006 | 06:23 AM

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I'm there right now.... My BOGE / OEM coils are done and Im looking at Carl's Koni / Hypercoil set up or again a Bilstein / Eibach from 928 Int'l... I dont race my car and have a limited budget to give too...Considering the fair reputation of the manufacturer's I'm inclined to go with Carl Fausett's kit because of the coil selection and slim fit for a nice wider wheel fitment too...
Without going full race and paying big coin - the Koni ext. adjust. shock is a good choice or should I go for the Bilstein ?

Denis
'85 928S3 5.0L / 32V

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