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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 13, 12:52 PM
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I have been told that Koni on a Fiero are just as good as the upper style KYB and the KYB is alot cheaper in price. ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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WS63100FIEROGT
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FEB 13, 04:27 PM
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Does anybody know the spring rate of the rear WS6 stock springs? Just to have a relative comparison. ------------------
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Will
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FEB 13, 06:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by GSXRBOBBY:
I have been told that Koni on a Fiero are just as good as the upper style KYB and the KYB is alot cheaper in price.
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I tried KYB's on the front of my car and Konis on the front are WAYYYY better...
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MiZer
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FEB 13, 11:18 PM
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awsome buildup. ------------------
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jstricker
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FEB 14, 05:26 PM
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What questions did you ask? They're not exactly a Fiero Specific vendor. They cater to the people that know what they want, but this isn't rocket science so I'm wonering what it is you need to know that hasn't already been asked and answered in this thread. John Stricker
| quote | | Originally posted by GSXRBOBBY: I e-mailed Speedway asking them a few questions and I have to say they were no help what so ever! |
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 15, 10:18 AM
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I asked them if they carried a front shock that would fit the Fiero and if there was a large size diff. between each outer dia. from one strut to another. ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
93 Northstar and 5 speed Getrag
219customs@verizon.net
My 86 GT build thread
MY 88 Northstar build thread
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Steven Snyder
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FEB 15, 03:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by KillerX:
wow thanks alot!!! Great prices on there! So I order the 84-88 rear struts: KYB 234005 ("GR2") for my 85 and itll work with my sleeve and spring? (with the exception of cutting that middle peice off which will be a joy LOL)
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
As far as Konis go, they do require more modification than normal struts, but they still work.You have to disassemble them and either turn the cap nut down to a small enough diameter to fit inside the threaded sleeve or put the threaded sleeve on and then put the cap nut back on. You'll also need to turn down the strut body right below the cap nut just a bit. www.colemanracing.com has 2.040 sleeves that make this easier.
Be careful when removing the cap nut, as you'll blow off the nitrogen charge. A tech at Koni says that this is no big deal as they frequently do this in order for the shocks to not raise a customer's very low AutoX car... |
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Does Koni still honor the warranty on the struts if that work is done by a qualified machine shop? If not, do you know if there is anyway to have coilover Konis without voiding that sweet lifetime warranty? -Steven
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jstricker
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FEB 15, 05:33 PM
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Speedway sells parts to two groups of people. The first is the one they've made their living on for decades and that's the circle track cars. Not many Fiero's in that group. More recently, they've gotten into street rod stuff. Not many Fiero's there. They don't handle normal, replacemant parts like Monroe, etc. They handle Aldan, Carrera, etc., for the street rod guys and the circle burners. I guess I wouldn't be surprised that they wouldn't know what shock a Fiero took or even that they didn't know the size difference between struts, since they don't sell either one. The strut sizes have been mentioned several times in this thread and, since it's about coil overs, the front shock questions didn't come up, unless you're thinking of front coilovers in which case that would depend on the kit or how you were doing it yourself, hardly something anyone here could know. The tone of your post suggested that you expected Speedway to know the answers to questions that they would have no reason or business knowing, IMHO. If you want to view them negatively for that, then have at it. I won't. You won't find better service anywhere in the country and if you want good quality and quick shipping, they're your folks. John Stricker
| quote | | Originally posted by GSXRBOBBY: I asked them if they carried a front shock that would fit the Fiero and if there was a large size diff. between each outer dia. from one strut to another. |
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GSXRBOBBY
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FEB 17, 04:06 PM
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Fie Ro
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FEB 17, 06:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Steven Snyder:
Does Koni still honor the warranty on the struts if that work is done by a qualified machine shop? If not, do you know if there is anyway to have coilover Konis without voiding that sweet lifetime warranty?-Steven |
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I wouldnt bother too much about warranty because Koni's WILL work for a lifetime! Or two. About seven years ago I was able to reuse the front Koni shocks from my crashed 86GT on my new 87GT...
After all these years they still work great...! I am looking to do this nice coilover idea sometime, my lowering springs already come loose when I jack up the car and I want to lower it some more....so coilover is the best solution. Now I wonder if someone has done a side by side comparison with a modified fieroshock+coilover setup, with already existing coilover kits for "popular" cars. With a good match you wouldnt have to mod anything plus it might be easier to get.. I guess the 2 bolt holes need to line up with the knuckle....the length would be less important because its adjustable anyway...
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