Thread: 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

Looks good, I was impressed to hear it felt like stock suspension.

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!

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...

Such a very amazing link!
Thanks you for the post.

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