[Shotimes] Preliminary Results: Konis and New Stock Springs

[Fred George]

Folks:

Two weeks ago, I completed a suspension renovation that included 
replacing all four stock "J" spec Ford springs and Koni inserts, dialed 
to the softest setting. Previously, the car was fitted with late 88 
vintage OEM "J" springs that had sagged badly and four KYBs that failed 
almost completely after 25,000 miles of 'round town driving -- no 
weekend campaigning. Does KYB stand for "Kind to Your Buick"?

Preliminary results? Much to the chagrin of the naysayers, the stock 
spring / Koni insert combination works great. Ride comfort, ride height, 
control and handling are much improved and the car feels as though the 
original balance between spring and struts has been restored.

Cost? Huge! Four Ford springs were $325, Strut Cores $30, Konis $544, 
Install $200 and $90 for realignment. But, hey. How much are monthly 
payments on a new G35 or GTO?

Fred
Insane Dee Eggo
'89 Original Owner since new
but, with:

slicers
police subframe bushings
high perf trailing link / sway bar bushings
custom delrin bushings everywhere else
SHO Shop Y-pipe
rod shifter kit