bmx9854 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I picked up some koni adjustables for my 850 with illegedly a couple thousand miles on them. They do look pretty new still but I am concerned with the fact that when I push them down/compress, there is a lot of resistence, they stay down and don't come back on thier own. When I pull them back out there is also a lot of resistence. So my what I'm wondering is if this is normal and how koni's are supposed to be? Also, where can I get the knobs that go on the ends to adjust them hard to soft?Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irf Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 normal as far as i'm aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom93R1 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 A shock absorber or a strut is a dampener. That means it dampens movement by offering resistance. Stiff is good, if you could just compress and extend it right away it wouldn't be dampening anything.Also, the koni shocks are oil dampened instead of gas charged. So generally they wont extend on their own after compressing.Sounds like indeed your Koni shocks are in good shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagoneer855 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 Also, the koni shocks are oil dampened instead of gas charged. So generally they wont extend on their own after compressing.That's the good thing about them! Stiff but no bounce!Throw them on, you'll love 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamxtremekid87 Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 I felt them the other day. They are easier to push down and require a good amount of force to pull back up. I am not really sure about how the adjustables are but when their easier to push down that usually means the shock is no good. I don't know the adjustables so someone with experience can help. I am talking about the backs are you talking about the backs or the fronts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzimark Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 the yellows are rebound adjustable, and goes from stiff to ridiculous. if they're hard to pull out, then they're set really firm. also, they should be hard to move, remember that they're damping the weight of the car. if it's easy to move, they'll bounce a whole lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmartinlsmith Posted November 9, 2008 Report Share Posted November 9, 2008 its normal. these are oil shocks not gas.. will not automatically re-extend.. best shocks for our cars imho.. good luck Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx9854 Posted November 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thanks for the good news everyone, I was nervous for a second. I should have the coilovers made by friday!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1mmer Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 its normal. these are oil shocks not gas.. will not automatically re-extend.. best shocks for our cars imho.. good luck BillThis is technically not true. They are oil shocks, but there is a minimal amount of gas in them. When you send your shocks to Koni for rebuilding, you can have them "degassed". For autocrossing in stock class, this is popular because the static ride height is reduced by a 1/2" (or more) depending on the car. Off the shelf Konis are only rebound adjustable, so as others have posted, it should be easier to push in than to pull out. What rate springs are you using on your coil-overs? OTS Konis are only good to about 450# linear rate springs. Beyond that, you will need to get them revalved. - AB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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