Koni shocks - any difference between AP1/AP2?

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Oct 26, 2009 | 09:40 AM

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Vitt

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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Oct 25 2009, 10:37 PM

Fwiw, I looked around and Koni states its shocks are not height reliant for performance, so a 1" difference does not matter.

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Keep in mind that Konis have two different spring perch heights -- stock and 1" lower than stock. That being the case, it stands to reason that the shocks will work with 1" shorter springs or stock springs on the lower perches. I wouldn't assume that they'll work fine at lower heights than that, though -- at some point any shock will start bottoming if run at a ride height lower than it was designed for.

Good info, thanks.

Oct 26, 2009 | 10:02 AM

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Saki GT

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Originally Posted by PedalFaster,Oct 26 2009, 11:26 AM

As an aside, I hate to say it, but while we're all being really nice to Saki GT since he's a well-respected moderator, doesn't this thread belong in the S2000 Modifications and Parts forum?

Possibly, although the OP is more about the performance of the shocks, and I figured those in competition might know more about the technical details of the shocks. I've read some great posts in this forum on custom-Konis for competition in this forum, so figured I'd ask here. So far I know default Konis are softer than AP1, not sure about AP2, softer than CR. I appreciate y'all not running me out though.