Installation thread for KONI FSD suspension - UPDATE #1
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Installation thread for KONI FSD suspension
Follow along on my Koni FSD/ROW33 installation thread.
A coupe of items up front:
- this is for entertainment purposes only (I am not an expert and I am not advising anyone on how to do this installation)
- any tips, insights, or constructive criticism is welcome
- I will update this thread as I go along
- I have dyslexia, so bear with me regarding any diction or spelling errors
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Starting point:
A 1997 993C4S with 26K original miles on it (stock suspension and ride height). The goal will be to have the car at a lower ride height and also, improve the ride.
A heated 24 x 36 gararge makes this a nice winter project.
I bought the suspension from Carnewall (@$1,400)
Koni FSD and ROW33
These struts are not adjustable. I have to figure out what the red rings are for? I noticed that these are not on the units sold in the US, but are on the ones out of Belgium.
The red rings - any ideas? Looks like an adjustment to me.
Koni supplies a wrench, but 0 instructions.
ROW33 springs
Wheels off - End of day 1.
The jack is gone and the car is up on 4 jack stands.
This site is a valuable resource with regard items like jacking the car up:
http://p-car.com/diy/diy.html
A coupe of items up front:
- this is for entertainment purposes only (I am not an expert and I am not advising anyone on how to do this installation)
- any tips, insights, or constructive criticism is welcome
- I will update this thread as I go along
- I have dyslexia, so bear with me regarding any diction or spelling errors
_______________
Starting point:
A 1997 993C4S with 26K original miles on it (stock suspension and ride height). The goal will be to have the car at a lower ride height and also, improve the ride.
A heated 24 x 36 gararge makes this a nice winter project.
I bought the suspension from Carnewall (@$1,400)
Koni FSD and ROW33
These struts are not adjustable. I have to figure out what the red rings are for? I noticed that these are not on the units sold in the US, but are on the ones out of Belgium.
The red rings - any ideas? Looks like an adjustment to me.
Koni supplies a wrench, but 0 instructions.
ROW33 springs
Wheels off - End of day 1.
The jack is gone and the car is up on 4 jack stands.
This site is a valuable resource with regard items like jacking the car up:
http://p-car.com/diy/diy.html
Last edited by crw; 01-01-2013 at 10:48 AM. Reason: simplify thread title to avoid confusion
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I just bought the same kit from Gert. It's my winter project also. I haven't started yet. PM me your email and I'll send the scanned instructions that were included in the kit I got.
Note that the top piston nut on the OEM struts is 21mm. The Koni FSD nut is 22mm.
I just bought the same kit from Gert. It's my winter project also. I haven't started yet. PM me your email and I'll send the scanned instructions that were included in the kit I got.
Note that the top piston nut on the OEM struts is 21mm. The Koni FSD nut is 22mm.
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Red rings are adjustable height perches. As are Koni Yellows, it looks like FSDs are adjustable on the front but not on the rear. Very odd, but consistent.
PS. If you have dyslexia you should feel right at home here At least that's my excuse
PS. If you have dyslexia you should feel right at home here At least that's my excuse
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Yes (same offer at the time I ordered). Shipping time was about 5 days to VA.
And, Gert was great to deal with. I started w/ the PSS10 or Bilstein HD /ROW30 route, but in an exchange of emails I told him how I used the car and he recommended a FSD/ROW33.
And, Gert was great to deal with. I started w/ the PSS10 or Bilstein HD /ROW30 route, but in an exchange of emails I told him how I used the car and he recommended a FSD/ROW33.
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I've had this set-up on my car for about six months now. You won't regret the choice.
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The shipping was included in the price (I think the total was @$1,436).
At that time, some vendors on EBAY were charging @$2K, not including shipping.
About 3 months later US Customs sent me a $46 tariff bill (based on my FedEX delivery on the items) for importing this from another country.
At that time, some vendors on EBAY were charging @$2K, not including shipping.
About 3 months later US Customs sent me a $46 tariff bill (based on my FedEX delivery on the items) for importing this from another country.
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Yes, calipers will need to be re-celared in spots.
There are lots of links on RL on how to tackle this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...g-options.html
My pads have plenty left on them, so that's one less thing to do.
There are lots of links on RL on how to tackle this:
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...g-options.html
My pads have plenty left on them, so that's one less thing to do.
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Will follow this one with interest , Koni's are on my list,
And Gert lives a bit closer to me ( but not close enough for a Sunday drive!)
Thanks for the thread and pics!
And Gert lives a bit closer to me ( but not close enough for a Sunday drive!)
Thanks for the thread and pics!