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2010-06-23 02:16:17
#1
My custom shortened Koni setup.
Some of you may have seen this before however I thought it relevant to share in case anyone was considering a custom shortened Koni setup.

Here is the play by play for doing Koni inserts. The article is for a B14 however it has great info. for ANYONE working on a custom Koni setup.

Koni suspension build
2010-06-23 02:55:51
#2
Looks good, I was impressed to hear it felt like stock suspension.
2010-06-23 20:52:35
#3
Totally sweet article, information, and detail. Nice work. Love that they look like a factory-part directly from Koni.


My next mods include CSK's (upgrading from AGX).

Wes, would you *guess* that the same CSK set-up with Hyperco Gen II's (B13 chassis) would be very similar in performance? (Also already on my vehicle: Superpro Caster bushings, Progress LCAB, Progress rear sway, Nissan OEM front sway, BIB 3-point RSTB, Cusco FSTB, Stephens Fender Braces, IKEA brace, fully foamed chassis, B14 wheels 205/50/15 tires). The only major difference I can see is that your (B14) set-up is adjustable, and you are using linear springs vs. the progressive-wound Hyperco Gen II.

I want a very, very comfortable performance set-up for the street, that can easily handle my occasional trips to a road-course. With no tinkering or adjusting of the suspension necessary. I *think* that the Hyperco Gen II's and CSK's is ideal for my goals.

And I am currently an absolute beginner on any road-course, I have zero skills whatsoever (one day at Roebling Road).
2010-06-25 03:48:12
#4
Originally Posted by Shawn
Totally sweet article, information, and detail. Nice work. Love that they look like a factory-part directly from Koni.


My next mods include CSK's (upgrading from AGX).

Wes, would you *guess* that the same CSK set-up with Hyperco Gen II's (B13 chassis) would be very similar in performance? (Also already on my vehicle: Superpro Caster bushings, Progress LCAB, Progress rear sway, Nissan OEM front sway, BIB 3-point RSTB, Cusco FSTB, Stephens Fender Braces, IKEA brace, fully foamed chassis, B14 wheels 205/50/15 tires). The only major difference I can see is that your (B14) set-up is adjustable, and you are using linear springs vs. the progressive-wound Hyperco Gen II.

I want a very, very comfortable performance set-up for the street, that can easily handle my occasional trips to a road-course. With no tinkering or adjusting of the suspension necessary. I *think* that the Hyperco Gen II's and CSK's is ideal for my goals.

And I am currently an absolute beginner on any road-course, I have zero skills whatsoever (one day at Roebling Road).


CSK's and Gen II's should be perfect for you! Thanks for the kind words!
2010-06-27 21:08:54
#5
nice write up.. it still leaves me (of course) with questions but I think that's more because I'm a newb at working on cars...

I have 4 front B13 housings that I plan to use Spec V inserts on one of these days..

Shawn, my B13 CSK's and Hypercoils feel very smooth and stock like...
2010-07-21 10:04:59
#6
Originally Posted by wes
Some of you may have seen this before however I thought it relevant to share in case anyone was considering a custom shortened Koni setup.

Here is the play by play for doing Koni inserts. The article is for a B14 however it has great info. for ANYONE working on a custom Koni setup.

Koni suspension build



Such a very amazing link!
Thanks you for the post.
2010-08-07 13:49:49
#7
very good post. i probly would have done this if i didnt catch a good deal on the progress coilovers. i'm thinking about doing shortend koni struts on the ep hatch project im considering starting
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