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Strut insert options for street & AutoX
What options are available for adjustable front struts. I currently have 30+ year old,300K+miles Bilsteins which seem sufficient fine for street driving, but I would like the ability to have it stiffer/adjustable to adjust the corner entry/slalom oversteer. As the car is quite light in the front, I suspect any non-adjustable optimized for Autox would be no good for street use. This is my daily driver in the non-snowy months with relatively bumpy roads I travel on regularly.
I was looking for the Koni with adjustable rebound, but didn't see them available for the green Bilstein struts (from an SC) I have installed. Any opinions or suggestions? ![]()
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Have you looked at Von Shocks?
I had Chuck at Elephant revalve my Bilsteins for autocross (non-adjustable) and I'm happy with them based on limited testing. Definitely sharp on larger "square" bumps, but not objectionable otherwise.
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Koni Sports (AKA "Yellows") seem to be the entry-level of these. I find them to be acceptable (if pretty harsh) on the street for my 914, and OK for autoX.
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Dave, as you are with PP: Where do I find the part# for these? I didn't see inserts on the site compatible with my struts.
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I don't see them either, but for the most part all I can do it hunt through the catalog like you. I'm not actually tied into the sales end of things.
I would ping Glenn (glenn@pelicanparts.com), who is one of our Sales staff. He's a 914 guy, but don't hold that against him. ![]() --DD
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Thanks, I will check into those options.
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You can get hold of Glenn at ext 240,i always deal with him for my parts ... very nice person !
Cheers ! Phil
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