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Shock testing in Denver, CO
Can anyone refer me to a place here in Denver that can test my Koni shocks?
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03-23-2011, 08:12 AM
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Michael, By this do you mean on a shock dyno?
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03-23-2011, 08:29 AM
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Frankly, I don't know. I have a pr of Konis that came off a car that had an engine compartment fire. The shocks clearly received some of the heat. Both shocks still have resistance to compress and are slow to rebound. I have put both on a scale, compressed the shaft and watch the weight reading. They both appear to be working about the same, however I know its not just a function of the weight on the shaft but the speed and I have no way to test for that (that I can think of - I'm open to suggestions)
There is one place that can test I was referred to however it will take them 2 weeks just to test. I'm hopeing to find someone local that can do a quick and simple test to tell me if their ok or need to be rebuilt. Suggestions?
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03-23-2011, 08:42 AM
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03-23-2011, 08:45 AM
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Yes, but they need 2 weeks just for a test and then can't rebuild them if necessary. In that amount of time I could send them to Koni Truechoice, have them rebuild and on their way back. Looking for someone that can just do a (quick?) test and give me the scoop.
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03-23-2011, 08:47 AM
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Hmm, that's going to be tough, seeing as we are in the beginning of racing season across the country so most places are pretty busy now.
Personally, I would not run them until they are rebuilt. Heat can do bad things to dampers, especially the seals. James
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03-23-2011, 08:50 AM
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Its beginning to look like they will have to go to Truechoice.....
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03-23-2011, 08:51 AM
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FWIW, I did just find a race shop with a new shock dyno and that can get at the shock PDQ. And they can rebuild if necessary. All within a few miles of my place.
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Are you going to say who they are?
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