[Tigers] Shocks
GARY WINBLAD
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Wed May 24 23:29:38 MDT 2023
I like my SPAX. Externally adjustable, unlike the Koni's.
Gary
> On 05/24/2023 9:00 PM PDT michael king via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 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 ...
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> On Thu, 25 May 2023, 9:05 am Allan Ballard via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > If Konis are unavailable one could upgrade the coil springs and pair them with a softer shock.
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> > I drove my Tiger from Jenning’s Ohio shop home to Atlanta with stronger springs - and no front shock at all.
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> > -Allan Ballard
> > Series I v6 Alpine
> > Mk1a Tiger
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> > 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 mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > > Anybody know what Dale's Restorations uses for shocks? Probably not Konis but likely a well-researched choice.
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> > > Will - 382001570
> > > Tigers at embarqmail.com mailto: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 mailto: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
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> > > > 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.
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> > > > On 5/23/2023 9:23 PM, Craig via Tigers wrote:
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> > > > > 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
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> > > > > 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? ;)
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> > > > > > Mike
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> > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net> mailto:tigers at autox.team.net
> > > > > > To: michael king <michael.s.king at gmail.com> mailto:michael.s.king at gmail.com; tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net
> > > > > > Cc: Tiger Talk List Tiger <tigers at autox.team.net> mailto:tigers at autox.team.net
> > > > > > Sent: Tue, May 23, 2023 3:41 pm
> > > > > > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Rick only had 2 front shocks at Sunbeam Specialties.
> > > > > > Classic Garage sent me this response:
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> > > > > > 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
> > > > > > http://classicgarage.com
> > > > > > 997 Route 22
> > > > > > Brewster, NY 10509
> > > > > > 845-940-1900
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> > > > > > Hopefully someone will want to order more!
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> > > > > > On 5/21/2023 7:27 PM, michael king wrote:
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> > > > > > Rick= sunbeam specialties 😉
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> > > > > > On Mon, 22 May 2023, 5:09 am Craig via Tigers, <tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > > > > > > I'm sorry. I'm new here. Could you give me Rick's number?
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> > > > > > > On 5/21/2023 11:50 AM, twotigers--- via Tigers wrote:
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> > > > > > > > Rick has a slew of Koni’s for Tigers- when I bought mine last year he had dozens left- give him a call!
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> > > > > > > > From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> mailto: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 mailto:tigers at autox.team.net; sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com mailto: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.
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> > > > > > > > Mike
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> > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > From: Craig via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net>
> > > > > > > > To: Arden Bedell <sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com mailto:sixtysixtiger at hotmail.com>; tigers at autox.team.net mailto: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 :-(
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> > > > > > > > On 5/20/2023 6:19 PM, Arden Bedell via Tigers wrote:
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> > > > > > > > Classic Garage:
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> > > > > > > > > https://classicgarage.com/sunbeam3.html
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> > > > > > > > Koni front shocks:
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> > > > > > > > > https://classicgarage.com/sualtifrsh.html
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> > > > > > > > Koni rear shocks:
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> > > > > > > > > https://classicgarage.com/sualtiresh.html
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> > > > > > > > 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)
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> > > > > > > > > Older Koni adjustable off the car
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> > > > > > > > > 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> mailto: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
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> > > > > > > > > > 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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> > > > > > > > > > > Will - 382001570
> > > > > > > > > > > Tigers at embarqmail.com mailto:Tigers at embarqmail.com
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> > > > > > > > > > > On Tue, May 16, 2023 at 2:55 AM twotigers--- via Tigers <tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> > > > > > > > > > > > Yup, Konis. Just replaced my old KYB gas shocks- what a difference!
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> > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > > > > > > > > From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net mailto: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 mailto:macdonald49 at shaw.ca>; tigers at autox.team.net mailto:tigers at autox.team.net
> > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: [Tigers] Shocks
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> > > > > > > > > > > > Me too! Konis are the way to go.
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> > > > > > > > > > > > Tym McDowell
> > > > > > > > > > > > > On 05/15/2023 3:13 PM Peter and Bonnie MacDonald <macdonald49 at shaw.ca mailto: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.
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