Koni Yellows or Stock Replacement for worn daily driver shocks
09-11-2015, 02:13 AM
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Koni Yellows or Stock Replacement for worn daily driver shocks
I have shocks that are starting to wear. It's an AP2, would you folks recommend Koni Yellows for a daily driven car or replacement oem shocks?
I do not track or autocross the car. It's just to and from work and would prefer the same ride quality as the oem ones, I don't like anything bumpy or harsh. Also what would be the best place to buy them from as I don't trust ebay too much? Thank you.
I do not track or autocross the car. It's just to and from work and would prefer the same ride quality as the oem ones, I don't like anything bumpy or harsh. Also what would be the best place to buy them from as I don't trust ebay too much? Thank you.
09-11-2015, 03:35 PM
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You can buy konis from thmotorsports.com. I'm not sure if they're a sponsor on this site, though.
Konis are nice...but the stock shocks are monotube, have external reservoirs for oil capacity on the short stroke rear suspension, and the damping curve is pretty dang good.
I'd probably prefer the stock Honda shocks rather than Koni yellows. Those can be found on bernardiparts.com or other honda parts sites.
The stock S2000 springs don't require the use of a spring compressor in order to remove/reinstall...but having 2 people is definitely the trick. So installing any of the setups should be easy.
Bilstein PSS/PSS9's will be an improvement in ride quality from stock. Those would be my go-to. The PSS should be like $400 more than konis. But the PSS comes with springs. I would hands down go with the Bilstein.
Konis are nice...but the stock shocks are monotube, have external reservoirs for oil capacity on the short stroke rear suspension, and the damping curve is pretty dang good.
I'd probably prefer the stock Honda shocks rather than Koni yellows. Those can be found on bernardiparts.com or other honda parts sites.
The stock S2000 springs don't require the use of a spring compressor in order to remove/reinstall...but having 2 people is definitely the trick. So installing any of the setups should be easy.
Bilstein PSS/PSS9's will be an improvement in ride quality from stock. Those would be my go-to. The PSS should be like $400 more than konis. But the PSS comes with springs. I would hands down go with the Bilstein.
09-14-2015, 10:30 AM
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OEM Take offs.
With stock rate springs, Konis would be a marginal improvement if any. Ride height will be limited in the rear due to the longer body of the Konis.
I do have a set of low mileage AP1 take offs, but they will be stiffer than your original setup.
With stock rate springs, Konis would be a marginal improvement if any. Ride height will be limited in the rear due to the longer body of the Konis.
I do have a set of low mileage AP1 take offs, but they will be stiffer than your original setup.
09-20-2015, 03:36 AM
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But konis performance is at least as good as oem, plus they're rebuildable unlike the sealed Oem units. Plus they can be custom valved. I know a guy who is stupid fast with them, custom valved them for some hyperco springs, with some tender springs. Fastest civic I've ever seen at a road course. Part of the reason I got the konis was I like to be able to fix stuff if it goes bad.
09-20-2015, 09:18 AM
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^^^ How do you like your koni's and where did you get them? Are you using stock springs?
I would go with oem again but don't want them to blow again down the road. Also not many AP2 shocks out there only AP1's.
I would go with oem again but don't want them to blow again down the road. Also not many AP2 shocks out there only AP1's.
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