IG-88A wrote
I just purchased a new set of Koni Sport adjustable shocks and struts and picked up a set of IPD springs for my 850 turbo. I’m planning on installing these tomorrow. I was looking for anyone who might have dealt with this combination before, and could shed some light on what setting would be a good starting point for the rears, whether or not I should have any issues with stock 16″ tire size, or any other tips, tricks, helpful advice. I, for one, was shocked when i didn’t even need a compressor to install the springs on the struts. But after a phone call to IPD, they assured me that it was normal. Anyway, thanks in advance.
RussB
I’ve been riding on Koni Yellows since 2006. I had them so long they rotted through and leaked, and Koni replaced all 4 last year under warranty!
mika » Even full soft is much stiffer than a stock set up.
You definitely sacrifice comfort at less than 30 miles an hour and at stop /go traffic with pot holes.
But once you are on the open road, you will be thankful you made the switch.
Just get them installed (one side at a time, easy job even if you have never done susp before), don’t worry too much about how it feels initially. takes some time to settle in, +/- 500 miles. will feel much different.
Mine have been on for a year exactly. Looking back in hindsight: run them at full soft if this is your daily driver, unless you will be using your car at the track. How to adjust shock? ( the front shocks are rightly loosy instead of righty tighty), and the rear shocks need to be compressed to open the adjustment valve (I have only done adjustment with shocks off the car for rear).
Another valuable tip is to run your tires at the CARS recommended tire pressure (36psi I believe). When I first installed the konis, I had the front on full soft and the rear on full stiff, with tires at 45psi. It was alarming that I drove like this for a few months (noob)
New Koni Sports + IPD Springs. 850. Seeking experience.
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