[Tigers] Shocks

[michael king]

Is there a reason people aren't using SPAX ? They are adjustable,  have
shocks made for Alpines and Tigers and iirc were better value than the
Koni.. they are not rebuildable... But they cost less than a Koni
rebuild... And you get new shocks ...

On Thu, 25 May 2023, 9:05 am Allan Ballard via Tigers, <
tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:

> If Konis are unavailable one could upgrade the coil springs and pair them
> with a softer shock.
>
> I drove my Tiger from Jenning’s Ohio shop home to Atlanta with stronger
> springs - and no front shock at all.
>
> -Allan Ballard
> Series I v6 Alpine
> Mk1a Tiger
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On May 24, 2023, at 8:35 PM, Will Seay via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
>
> 
> Anybody know what Dale's Restorations uses for shocks?  Probably not Konis
> but likely a well-researched choice.
>
> Will - 382001570
> Tigers at embarqmail.com
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> On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 1:36 PM Tom Witt via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
> wrote:
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>> Just an FYI from my Corvair side of life; a Yenko owner looked into
>> having his Koni's rebuilt to retain the 1966 date code originality. He was
>> directed to a Koni service center. They wanted $250 just to service EACH
>> shock, $980 in parts and $400 to paint the shocks (apparently not included
>> in the rebuild price). That came to $2,380 less tax and shipping.
>> Ironically the shocks could be purchased new for $623 for the set of four.
>> So, if you are considering buying Koni's because they are rebuildable you
>> might want to reconsider that. Here is a link to the noted discussion
>> thread: http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,1168960,page=1
>>
>> Personally I looked into purchasing the parts to rebuild the Koni front
>> set I have and I could not find ANY source for parts. They seemed to be
>> available for the motorcycle line but not the automotive line. When I
>> consider the above experiences and the reply from Rick I get the impression
>> Koni is only interested in the exclusive customer that has no problem in
>> paying the exclusive price.
>>
>> On 5/23/2023 9:23 PM, Craig via Tigers wrote:
>>
>> I forwarded the Classic Garage email to the parts manager of CAT and
>> asked her to put the word out.  Maybe they can generate some interest as
>> well...
>> Craig
>>
>> On 5/23/2023 6:27 PM, Michael Wood via Tigers wrote:
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>> Sounds like a good situation for an active Tiger club to think about
>> taking on, maybe? But, the cap ex up front is pretty serious, probably
>> better to do as a group buy, I guess. Anyone want to quantify the current
>> demand? ;)
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> <tigers at autox.team.net>
>> To: michael king <michael.s.king at gmail.com> <michael.s.king at gmail.com>;
>> tigers at autox.team.net
>> Cc: Tiger Talk List Tiger <tigers at autox.team.net> <tigers at autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Tue, May 23, 2023 3:41 pm
>> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
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>> Rick only had 2 front shocks at Sunbeam Specialties.
>> Classic Garage sent me this response:
>>
>> Sorry, we are out and have no plans to order a new production run. We
>> need to order a minimum of 50 of each shock for Koni to make them. Unless a
>> club or other organization wants to commit -  with deposits, to  more than
>> half of the run, this is not happening. Used to be we received lots of
>> queries and had deposits for a fair number before we ordered, even with
>> that, it took nearly 5 years to sell 25 cars worth. You are only the second
>> inquiry we have had since we ran out in 2020. Does not look like there is
>> enough demand any longer.
>> Good luck,
>> Ann
>> customer service
>>
>> classicgarage.com
>> 997 Route 22
>> Brewster, NY 10509
>> 845-940-1900
>>
>> Hopefully someone will want to order more!
>>
>>
>> On 5/21/2023 7:27 PM, michael king wrote:
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>> Rick= sunbeam specialties 😉
>>
>> On Mon, 22 May 2023, 5:09 am Craig via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net>
>> wrote:
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>> I'm sorry.  I'm new here.  Could you give me Rick's number?
>>
>> On 5/21/2023 11:50 AM, twotigers--- via Tigers wrote:
>>
>> Rick has a slew of Koni’s for Tigers- when I bought mine last year he had
>> dozens left- give him a call!
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net>
>> <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Michael Wood via Tigers
>> *Sent:* Sunday, May 21, 2023 9:25 AM
>> *To:* tigers at autox.team.net; sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com
>> *Subject:* Re: [Tigers] Shocks
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>>
>> I can check with my friends at KONI, but I seem to remember that the guy
>> at Classic Garage was the only vendor ordering the Tiger part numbers. I
>> guess just call him and see if they are having more made.
>>
>> Mike
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
>> To: Arden Bedell <sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com>; tigers at autox.team.net
>> Sent: Sat, May 20, 2023 8:19 pm
>> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
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>> Looks like they are both "Out of Stock".
>> Darn it  :-(
>>
>> On 5/20/2023 6:19 PM, Arden Bedell via Tigers wrote:
>>
>> Classic Garage:
>>
>> https://classicgarage.com/sunbeam3.html
>>
>> Koni front shocks:
>>
>> https://classicgarage.com/sualtifrsh.html
>>
>> Koni rear shocks:
>>
>> https://classicgarage.com/sualtiresh.html
>>
>>
>>
>> On 5/20/23 4:40 PM, Allan Ballard via Tigers wrote:
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>> Front: 8210 1160. (6 may be a 0 can’t tell for sure)
>>
>> Older Koni adjustable off the car
>>
>> -
>>
>> Rear shocks are still on the car
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> On May 19, 2023, at 7:14 PM, Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net>
>> <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>>
>> Does anyone have the part numbers for Koni's?  Front and back?  I
>> contacted Vivid Racing and they just sent me pages and pages to pick from.
>> Would appreciate any help.
>> Thanks,
>> Craig
>>
>> On 5/16/2023 7:23 AM, Will Seay via Tigers wrote:
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>> OK, might as well add my 2-cents worth.  I put Konis on my Tiger in about
>> '68.  They're still working great after about 55 years.
>>
>>
>>
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>> On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 2:55 AM twotigers--- via Tigers <
>> tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>> Yup, Konis. Just replaced my old KYB gas shocks- what a difference!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Dr. T. Y.
>> McDowell
>> Sent: Monday, May 15, 2023 3:40 PM
>> To: Peter and Bonnie MacDonald <macdonald49 at shaw.ca>;
>> tigers at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
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>> Me too! Konis are the way to go.
>>
>> Tym McDowell
>> > On 05/15/2023 3:13 PM Peter and Bonnie MacDonald <macdonald49 at shaw.ca>
>> wrote:
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>> >
>> > I have used KONI’s for many years with good performance. They are
>> adjustable and they can also be rebuilt.
>> >
>> > Peter
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