Koni Reds?

[OpelWagonGT]

So I have decided to do the 50mm drop on my '73 GT's suspension and I'm going to buy new shocks while I am at it. I decided to cave in and buy the Koni Reds that are $250.00 per pair. The only question I have before I purchase them is, does anyone know the part/model number of the Koni Reds for opels. If I could find that out I might be able to get a better deal somewhere other than Opel GT Source.
thanks-
Aron C.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by OpelWagonGT So I have decided to do the 50mm drop on my '73 GT's suspension

Hmm, with that much drop, you should really consider the Koni yellows. They are shorter in travel to match lowered ride heights (and avoid shock bottoming), and valved a bit firmer to help keep you off the bump stops. Just a thought.

[markandson]

We just went through this entire subject and this is the thread. Remember when you find the part numbers in the thread that you don't want the Koni Sport shocks as they are the Yellow ones (unless you are taking R'Bobs suggestion). The two parts numbers are exactly the same for Red and Yellow with the exception of the word Sport added for the yellow ones. BTW you will not find them anywhere for less $.

[CDN OpelNut]

Originally Posted by markandson BTW you will not find them anywhere for less $.

I've done alot searching by part# and agree there is no discounts to be found. Best to stick with OGTS and support the Opel suppliers. IMHO

[OpelWagonGT]

Thanks for all your help, and as far as using the "sport" shocks I e-mailed Gil directly to clarify and the reds or yellows will work. In regards to that I deciede to go with the reds because they yellows are recomended for racing applications and the reds are fully adjustable anyway.
Thanks for the help
-Aron
P.S. I'll be sure to post pictures when finnish the drop. I'm still saving money so it will be at least a month from now.

[Paul]

I've got a GT with the 1" drop front spring and Koni "yellows" and have NO ride quality issues. I wouldn't let the racing stigma get in the way of using the yellows.

[RallyBob]

Originally Posted by OpelWagonGT Thanks In regards to that I deciede to go with the reds because they yellows are recomended for racing applications and the reds are fully adjustable anyway.

My concern rests with your decision to lower your car by 50 mm (basically 2").

The Koni reds, IMO, are not sufficient in terms of travel before bottoming, and in terms of dampening capability, even though they are adjustable. The lower you go, the greater dampening you will require to maintain ride quality. You do not want 'soft' dampening on a lowered car, believe me the ride quality degrades rapidly when the suspension bottoms out!

And the possibility of bottoming the 'reds' out just means that when the shocks fail (and they will if they are too long and they bottom), you'll need to buy another set....this time 'yellows'!

HTH,
Bob

[opelwasp]

No, don't listen to RallyBob, he has no idea what he's talking about.

Bob does know what he is talking about but hey if people like paying twice for their shocks then good for them, way to stimulate the sagging economy.

[OpelWagonGT]

ahh It's so hard to work it out. I re-read about the two different shocks and the yellows are fully adjustable too so I guess I might be safer going with the yellows if you claim you don't have any ride issues

[OpelWagonGT]

I looked into it a little more and Opel GT Source doesn't sell koni's anymore. This is because the way they buy them in bulk they need to get 50 more orders before they will re-stock them. So, having said that I found out that you can order them straight from the koni manufacturer for only $1.00 more per shock. OGTS wanted to subitute them with their KYB's but after your input I don't think they would be sufficient.

[markandson]

Contact a place called Custom Spares in Brewster, NY I believe they have the Koni Red or Yellows in stock.

[DennisGardiner]

Originally Posted by OpelWagonGT I looked into it a little more and Opel GT Source doesn't sell koni's anymore. This is because the way they buy them in bulk they need to get 50 more orders before they will re-stock them. So, having said that I found out that you can order them straight from the koni manufacturer for only $1.00 more per shock. OGTS wanted to subitute them with their KYB's but after your input I don't think they would be sufficient.

I am sorry, but I have been mis-quoted:

What I said was Koni informed me that "They, Koni" would need an order of 50 sets of shocks, before "They, Koni" would make another production run.

If you need Yellow Koni's front, I have 4 pair of them In-Stock.

If you need one pair Koin red rear, I have one set In-Stock.

[OpelWagonGT]

oh ok I see what you are saying, having said that though it looks like you don't have a full set of either the reds or yellows? am I right?

[opellane]

I just picked up a full set of Koni Reds from Custom Spares. They carry the full line of Koni's reds or yellows. Just call them or e-mail to find out the details. I talked to Stuart the owner a real nice guy. they are the fulfiller for Koni North America web site. Store 845-279-7300 or e-mail stuart@customsparesltd.com
Hope this will help anybody looking for Koni Classic Reds or Koni Sport Yellows. They have a big inventory, and fast shipping

[OpelWagonGT]

Originally Posted by opellane I just picked up a full set of Koni Reds from Custom Spares. They carry the full line of Koni's reds or yellows. Just call them or e-mail to find out the details. I talked to Stuart the owner a real nice guy. they are the fulfiller for Koni North America web site. Store 845-279-7300 or e-mail stuart@customsparesltd.com Hope this will help anybody looking for Koni Classic Reds or Koni Sport Yellows. They have a big inventory, and fast shipping

How much did they charge per shock?