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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Best price on Koni yellows?

Any tips on where to find a smokin' deal? 80k on my JCW struts and they are starting to fade. So far the best I've found is here:

http://www.hopupracing.com/kotwtulowprg14.html

$639 with free shipping.


Thanks!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Koni yellows

I was able to get a deal on the Koni Sports Kit (yellows+springs) from MiniMania about a year ago for ~$600
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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MiniMania?! Their prices are usually about 30% higher than anyone else's.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:22 PM
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Bought them when they had a special going.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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I just purchased a set on eBay for $570 shipped and I also got 20% cashback via Microsoft Live Search. Here.

But right now cashback is up to 30% so you're looking at $400 shipped!

You'll need a Live Search account. Also, this link will give you details on how to get your cashback.

I received my Konis yesterday and put them in today!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Thanks! So you bought from the same seller?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Thanks! So you bought from the same seller?
Yup, same seller. Smokin deal!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Smokin' indeed.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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how are u finding the yellows. would you say that these are better than fsd's as damping is adjustable. are the damping adjustments for compression / rebound?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jayxx83
how are u finding the yellows. would you say that these are better than fsd's as damping is adjustable. are the damping adjustments for compression / rebound?
I like the ride on the yellows with my TSW springs. Previously I had the stock sport shocks with the TSW springs. Now with the Konis, the ride is firmer but not as jarring as with the OEM shocks. I have the fronts set at one turn from soft (full hard is 2.5 turns) and the rears are set at 3/4 turn from soft (2 turns for full hard). Also, only rebound is adjustable for the yellows. I may need to fiddle with settings for the track.

I had 42K on my OEM shocks and they were beginning to show signs of age. I don't feel the front end come up as much on acceleration now.

I have no experience with FSDs so I can't comment on that. Overall, I'm very happy with my suspension set up.
 
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