GC and Koni

[da wacky paki]

Whats up guys,
I currently have Ground Control on my car, and its maxed at each corner. My stock shocks are blown, and i need to replace them. I'm gonna go with the Koni Yellows, and wanted to know how well they'd handle such a big drop. I want to keep my car that low, but I kinda also need shocks So would the konis hold up?

[larryd]

not sure on the Celica but I cant imagine it being any diff then my Eclipse.. but Im going to be running GC Coilovers and Koni Yellows with a 2" drop..

[da wacky paki]

Yah, but like, my car is maxed on all 4 sides, more than 2 inches i believe. So like, i'm not sure if the new shocks will last too long. Oh wells, i guess its a price you pay for beauty, huh? Thanks tho!

[larryd]

damn thats low man

[traitor]

why would you ride around that low, don't like you front bumper? j/k

Koni's do have shorter than factory shafts but, there not made for a 3" drop. you'll blow anything going that low, you should just prolly get a set of cheap shocks or raise it up some.

[da wacky paki]

I guess i'll just raise it up a bit, but damn, it was pretty while it lasted thanks for the help

[nxracer]

Unless you get "custom" shortened dampers (Struts/Shocks) the car would never really handle well that low anyway.

[aZnTrD2k]

are the Koni's good for 2 in drop? And what shops install koni's?

[nxracer]

From the Koni web site
A: KONIs are designed to fit standard height cars and can work with lowered cars as long as they don't bottom out internally and become damaged. Unlike some shocks, KONIs are not position sensitive so they will work properly anywhere in their stroke range providing they are not bottoming or topping out. Different vehicle suspension designs have different stroke travels but a good rule of thumb is that most vehicles can be lowered acceptably about 1 1/2 inches, beyond that the possibility of bottoming increases rapidly although some longer stroke cars can go lower. Most vehicles are equipped with bump stops to keep the shocks and springs from bottoming out. When lowering a vehicle be sure to reuse your bump stops as they are cheap insurance to avoid bottoming damage. Remember also that severely lowered vehicles typically also have a negative effect on suspension geometry, ride quality and handling, and tire and suspension part wear.

As for a shop to install them. Drive east three blocks, make a left then a quick right. It's the second building on the right.

sorry but I don't know where you live

[iDRIVE]

NXRACER:

Where do you get your car aligned? And how much to install the Koni's?

I live in illinois too...

[nxracer]

I have mine aligned at
Addison Wheel Alignment
19W406 Lake Street
Addison, ILL 60101
(630) 543-3042

My Koni's go in next friday at a friend's shop (Team Noble Racing) in Glenview.

The hardest part of my install is already done. I currently use the TRD Sportivo's on the front so I "built" my front struts (from the stock ones) a couple weeks ago