big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
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What do other owners have on there car and what in peoples opinions are a good set up???
I was thinkin of buying Koni shocks (no idea what kind and help on which appreciated) and 50mm Eibach lowering springs, is this a good combo for the 2ltrs???
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deanmcreynolds26
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my mate had koni adjustables not sure which springs but the thing could handle like fcuk mate!
go for it 
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mav
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Registered: 19th Jun 01
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eck i've got koni adjustables all round not sure what springs are on it -60mm, front set slightly softer than rears, seems to handle well..
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craigpcg
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Registered: 17th Mar 01
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get the same as me m8,koni adjustables with 50mm eibach springs.
handle like a dream 
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big eck
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Konis it is them, craig I noticed your car handles alot better than it used to not as jumpy anymore
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mav
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cannae beat the koni's......mine wasa set hardest all round but seems better with front slightly softer, rear set to hardest still.........
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craigpcg
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
Konis it is them, craig I noticed your car handles alot better than it used to not as jumpy anymore
i noticed the diff straight away m8. the good thing to as mav same u can adjust the set up anytime u want.
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Joff
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Corsa GSi front shocks and springs.
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big eck
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another helpful reply from you 
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big eck
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can anyone tell me the difference between the yellows and reds that koni offer besides the obvious difference in colour 
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Joff
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The red KONI Special is designed for drivers who want to improve their car’s handling. Improved comfort and road holding combined with a higher level of safety, available for almost every car.
The KONI yellow Sport product line is one of their specialties. KONI serves sporting drivers with a carefully designed range of sport shock absorbers and suspension kits with lowering springs. This line focuses on exceptional road-holding and handling properties, combined with an acceptable level of comfort.
Conclusion? Red is the skanky kit, yellow is the good kit.
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
another helpful reply from you
That's what I'm using and it's perfectly acceptable.
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mav
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mines yellow..............
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big eck
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quote:
Originally posted by Joff
The red KONI Special is designed for drivers who want to improve their car’s handling. Improved comfort and road holding combined with a higher level of safety, available for almost every car.
The KONI yellow Sport product line is one of their specialties. KONI serves sporting drivers with a carefully designed range of sport shock absorbers and suspension kits with lowering springs. This line focuses on exceptional road-holding and handling properties, combined with an acceptable level of comfort.
Conclusion? Red is the skanky kit, yellow is the good kit.
I take it there is a big difference in price between the 2 then??? can you just buy them without the springs???
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craigpcg
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eck u'll have to buy the full kit with koni springs then sell them and buy eibach 1's 
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Doug_SRi
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i have just bought some spax rsx coilovers for my nova, think thats what therr called anyway so hope there good. Dont think there proper coilovers tho but thats what the website calls them
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bradfincham
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fk front coilovers with 2 ltr poundage springs,
rear fk sprin setup with koni yellow shocks set to hard
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craigpcg
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iv not got my xe in yet so lets hope that my set up is ok 
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by big eck
I take it there is a big difference in price between the 2 then??? can you just buy them without the springs???
Yes, you can buy just the dampers.
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Joff
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quote:
Originally posted by craigpcg
eck u'll have to buy the full kit with koni springs then sell them and buy eibach 1's
You can buy just the shocks and the springs with the latest Koni kits are supposed to be Eibach anyway.
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Rhino
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I've got Eibach springs and Bilstien's (yellow) on my car.
Handles well and isnt to harsh a ride.
Although it does seem to sit a bit on the high side.
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