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TurDz · 06-05-2006, 07:19 PM

I have pretty much decided to get a set of Koni Sports. I've just heard an overwhelmingly (and almost unanimous) number of positive reviews about them, and not just for 240sx.

I have a few questions though before I invest in a set. Could you guys help me out?

1) The front Koni Sports are "inserts" which go into your OEM front strut housing with some modification (cutting & drilling). I have a set of old blown KYB AGX which are just laying around. Could I perform the same procedure on these as OEM? Or are the KYB AGX and stock front struts internally different?

2) Has anyone revalved them before? If you know how much it costs, please let me know.

3) Where is the cheapest place to buy them?

Thanks for any help in advance.

jmauld · 06-05-2006, 08:51 PM

1) OEM and AGX bodies are not the same shape. I do not believe the Konis will fit inside of the AGX. The procedure is fairly easy, just takes a little bit of time. BTW, if you're the original owner of the AGX shocks, then you should get those warrantied, and sell them as good shocks.

2) Typical rebuild prices: http://www.propartsusa.com/information.php?info_id=15 *I've never used these guys.

3) I got mine from shox.com several years ago. However, recent phone calls to these guys and they seemed to be getting a chip on their shoulders. Use your own discretion before ordering from them.

TurDz · 06-05-2006, 11:38 PM

Thanks jmauld. They're not my AGXs....and my friend who gave them to me had no receipt or anything

If that were the case I would've just use the AGXs.

93 240sxfastback · 06-06-2006, 12:49 PM

Don't forget the rear struts are only adjustable off of the car. Set them before you install them.

TurDz · 06-06-2006, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93 240sxfastback

Don't forget the rear struts are only adjustable off of the car. Set them before you install them.

Nope, haven't forgotten.

Now, anyone know where to buy them cheap? thanks.

Paseo564 · 01-08-2007, 06:47 AM

EBAY. I paid $550 for a Ground Control/Koni combination. Although, that was about a year and a half ago.

spdfreek0o · 01-08-2007, 09:34 AM

pdm-racing sells them, and you can get them installed with ground control spring perches.

Grandpa · 01-08-2007, 12:51 PM

I got mine from shox.com as well. Install on the fronts was straight forward.

SoSideways · 01-08-2007, 12:54 PM

I can get you Konis. What year is your car?

I'll continue this convo w/ you via PM.

ep510 · 01-08-2007, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurDz

Now, anyone know where to buy them cheap? thanks.

I cannot remember where I bought them --but shop around --They will just get them drop shipped to you from Koni.

Another rebuilder is Truechoice and I am told Fox Shocks ( think dirt bike or Quad) in Canada will rebuild/revalve any brand

***S14DB*** · 01-08-2007, 01:40 PM

welcome to 6 months ago.

06-05-2006, 07:19 PM	#1
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Koni Sport (Yellow) Strut & shocks I have pretty much decided to get a set of Koni Sports. I've just heard an overwhelmingly (and almost unanimous) number of positive reviews about them, and not just for 240sx. I have a few questions though before I invest in a set. Could you guys help me out? 1) The front Koni Sports are "inserts" which go into your OEM front strut housing with some modification (cutting & drilling). I have a set of old blown KYB AGX which are just laying around. Could I perform the same procedure on these as OEM? Or are the KYB AGX and stock front struts internally different? 2) Has anyone revalved them before? If you know how much it costs, please let me know. 3) Where is the cheapest place to buy them? Thanks for any help in advance. __________________

06-05-2006, 08:51 PM	#2
jmauld Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Age: 48 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1) OEM and AGX bodies are not the same shape. I do not believe the Konis will fit inside of the AGX. The procedure is fairly easy, just takes a little bit of time. BTW, if you're the original owner of the AGX shocks, then you should get those warrantied, and sell them as good shocks. 2) Typical rebuild prices: http://www.propartsusa.com/information.php?info_id=15 *I've never used these guys. 3) I got mine from shox.com several years ago. However, recent phone calls to these guys and they seemed to be getting a chip on their shoulders. Use your own discretion before ordering from them. __________________ Jason '95 240sx SE

06-05-2006, 11:38 PM	#3
TurDz Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks jmauld. They're not my AGXs....and my friend who gave them to me had no receipt or anything If that were the case I would've just use the AGXs. __________________

01-08-2007, 06:47 AM	#6
Paseo564 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cheap koni's EBAY. I paid $550 for a Ground Control/Koni combination. Although, that was about a year and a half ago.

01-08-2007, 12:54 PM	#9
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I can get you Konis. What year is your car? I'll continue this convo w/ you via PM. __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

06-06-2006, 12:49 PM	#4
93 240sxfastback Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't forget the rear struts are only adjustable off of the car. Set them before you install them.

01-08-2007, 12:51 PM	#8
Grandpa Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine from shox.com as well. Install on the fronts was straight forward.

01-08-2007, 01:40 PM	#11
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	welcome to 6 months ago. __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact