Perhaps..but the good news is the Koni's are field fixable/upgradable as I
understand it.
On Thu, 4 Jan 2001, James Creasy wrote:
> are the more expensive shocks (e.g. penske) longer lasting? its been my
> experience that performance shocks seem to last about 15K miles.
>
> -james c
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Larrybsp@aol.com>
> To: <weinstro@hotmail.com>
> Cc: <ba-autox@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2001 11:24 AM
> Subject: Re: Koni shock question
>
>
> > from:larrybsp@aol.com (Larry Stark)
> >
> > Rob,
> > I use the yellow Koni Sports on my Corvette, same as
> > you. A few questions? Do you leave the shocks set at their autocross
> setting
> > when you drive on the street? If so the shocks won't last. How many turns
> are
> > you tightening the valve? Any more than one full turn and they will go
> away
> > quickly. FWIW.
> >
> > Larry
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 1/4/01 10:37:14 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> > weinstro@hotmail.com writes:
> >
> > << Subj: Koni shock question
> > Date: 1/4/01 10:37:14 AM Pacific Standard Time
> > From: weinstro@hotmail.com (Rob Weinstock)
> > Sender: owner-ba-autox@autox.team.net
> > To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> >
> > What is considered the acceptable limit for Koni shock fluid leakage?
> >
> > The manual indicates that "some fluid leakage is normal, but when it
> starts
> > to drip onto the floor, then replacement is required". Now, there are no
> > puddles in my garage, but the tops are quite wet, and so are the spring
> > seats. These are the yellow, single adjustable sport shocks.
> >
> > Rebuild time? This is a bit of a concern since they only have 15,000
> miles
> > and perhaps 10 autocross events on them.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Rob Weinstock >>
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