"I'll be getting new shocks soon. What is the part number for the Koni's.
Thanks, Rob Lauber, Houston ,Tx."
Rob, here's the right numbers for shock fitments on the B.
KYB numbers:
F KYBKG4517
R KYBKG5517
KONI numbers:
F 82-1388SP3
R 82-1389
"What kind of improvement are you expecting to get with Koni's? I've been
using KYB's and have been pretty happy with them. Let us know any
difference you notice. I know the KYBs are the right size--matched them up
with originals--so I've been reluctant to look for anything else. I don't
know
why anyone would want the cheap shocks, Bricks need all the help they can
get in handling." George Curley-----------
Hi George, I've had some experience and I can tell you just as the KYB is a
world apart from Gabriels, Koni is a world apart from KYBs.
The design of the Koni is unique to the shock world and a nice thing is
their adjustables allow you to tailor the characteristics of the shock.
Generally, unless you're a very spirited driver, full soft on the front is
great and maintains about 90% of the ride comfort of low pressure while
imparting the advantages of a high pressure shock.
On the track, Koni's and KYBs can behave similarly, except in extremes, but
most of us drive on the road where all kinds of bumps, dips, potholes,
ramps, railroad tracks, etc. go on. Here the Koni outshines the KYB in
handling these hazards. I once (RX7) went airborne for about 30 feet off a
4 foot built up railroad crossing at 70MPH and landed on all fours and did
NOT bottom out with the Konis. I can tell you the KYBs will bottom out much
sooner.
Additionally, the KYB are actually much harsher on smaller bumps and holes
than the Koni. So, while I do not intend on driving a flying Brick, every
shake and rattle I can reduce while increasing stability helps both me and
the car. One thing, only the FRONTS on the B Konis are adjustable.
Konis rule, but they come at a royal price (4X $). For many folk, quadruple
the price is not worth it, and the extra $$$ can be spent elsewhere. I hope
this helps,
BTW, the Koni cat lists the Bricklin numbers, but I have NOT physically
checked them yet for dimensions.
stephan #2821
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