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Re: Koni shock question

To: Kit Wetzler <kitwetzler@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Koni shock question
From: Johann Schubert <jes@rx7.org>
Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 23:29:38 -0800
Kit Wetzler wrote:
> 
> Kirk Meline wrote:
> >
> > Why don't you just buy some Tokico's and not worry about breaking, screwing
> > with the settings, leaks, etc?  Those Konis always seem to be breaking.
> > Just my observation.
> 
> and risk the adjustors breaking off, and the seals blowing out and fluid
> barfing all over your driveway?  :)  I've had really bad luck with
> Tokico's on my cars.  The Illuminas are not revalveable and aren't stiff
> enough for use with coilovers, but they work ok for stock class.  The
> Blues are basically worthless.  I really like Konis, but Bilsteins are
> probably the best in terms of longevity.

After switching to Suspension Techniques springs on my Rx7, I blew out
the seals twice on the rear Tokico shocks. I installed Konis and the 
problem went away, plus the ride and handling improved...

John
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