Roady Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAmerica/News/News-Releases/KONI-Sport-Performance-Dampers-for-Classic-’70-83/ Does anyone know more about these? These look to be new as opposed to the 8641-1060 which people have used from the 300zx which need a spacer... Edited January 28, 2019 by Roady Quote
C.A.R. Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 Interesting... Top Performance Koni in Vermont advised Les Collins (who then told me) that the Yellow Sports are no longer available for the 300ZX which we use in our early Zeds, and have been replaced with a 'Sport Gas' cartridge instead. Not inferior - just different. The description is lacking in that article about weather the cartridge is designed for standard height Z or a lowered Z - this make a massive difference depending on what you are trying to achieve... I'd want some more information before making a purchase. Quote
Roady Posted January 28, 2019 Author Posted January 28, 2019 I agree. thezstore website has them listed as “new shocks” coming soon. No further details yet, I’ve sent an email to see if they can add anything else to the equation Quote
mossy Posted January 28, 2019 Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) Looks like you can still get the 8641-1060 though https://www.amazon.com/Koni-8641-1060Sport-Sport-Front-Nissan/dp/B009EPR2JY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548709520&sr=8-1&keywords=8641-1060 Edited January 28, 2019 by mossy Quote
Roady Posted January 29, 2019 Author Posted January 29, 2019 You can Mossy. z store response is, that they cannot add any more information except to say they will be coming soon. The staff will know when the customers know. Quote
cracker Posted January 29, 2019 Posted January 29, 2019 You can buy them locally. I was researching in the last fortnight any and all struts from Koni to see if any were more suitable than the 1060 but they are the pick of the bunch by far for closest body length with good travel etc. I actually bought a set of 4 and then by some fluke have ended up buying a car with them already installed (unexpectedly!). The brand new in box set of 4 will go up for sale shortly, or drop me a message if you want details. Quote
Roady Posted February 5, 2019 Author Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Update to this post - List price for the new Z koni yellows is $299.74USD per pair, I’ve asked for more details regarding if they are for a standard height or lowered cars https://www.thezstore.com/page/TZS/CTGY/classic20b04 Edited February 5, 2019 by Roady Quote
Roady Posted February 6, 2019 Author Posted February 6, 2019 When asked about whether it they were designed for a lowered car I was given a highlighted passage of the article above - stating it’s designed for road cars through to track cars. I explained that many people section their struts to give the shock more clearance. So reading between the lines, I would say this means they are designed for unmodified struts. Therefore couldn’t fit into sectioned struts. I’d presume you could using lowering springs etc and have limited shock movement like today without sectioned struts. Quote
C.A.R. Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks George. So they are not suitable if you are going to lower your S30 from standard ride height... Quote
George Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Well, you could hack the tophats to get a bit of low and use lowering springs if you don't mind reduced travel and unseated springs (can be wired I know) every time you jack it up. I'm going rock 4WD mode for now and try to steer clear of the fitment police. Won't be an internet hero car. Not sure how I'll live with myself. gav240z 1 Quote
C.A.R. Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, George said: Won't be an internet hero car. Not sure how I'll live with myself. Shameful. You're an embarrassment to your fellow Stancers. George, theremm and OdinZ 1 1 1 Quote
Cozza Posted March 12, 2019 Posted March 12, 2019 Thanks for the pics George, nice to see some more parts arriving. those instructions are clear as mud, you should have no problems. Haha! Quote
TDoherty Posted July 12, 2019 Posted July 12, 2019 On 3/12/2019 at 9:59 PM, George said: Well, you could hack the tophats to get a bit of low and use lowering springs if you don't mind reduced travel and unseated springs (can be wired I know) every time you jack it up. I'm going rock 4WD mode for now and try to steer clear of the fitment police. Won't be an internet hero car. Not sure how I'll live with myself. Hi George, Apologies, this may come thru twice? I've just sent a mail to The Z Store asking them to confirm these are still available as only today I was told Koni no longer an insert for the rear struts on a 240Z. Was wondering what springs you matched these with? Many thanks Quote
George Posted July 16, 2019 Posted July 16, 2019 On 7/12/2019 at 9:23 PM, TDoherty said: Hi George, Apologies, this may come thru twice? I've just sent a mail to The Z Store asking them to confirm these are still available as only today I was told Koni no longer an insert for the rear struts on a 240Z. Was wondering what springs you matched these with? Many thanks Sorry for the late reply. You probably received an email already from the Z Store advising you they are available. The new batch of Koni inserts are exclusively sold through the Z Store. Not sure who told you the rears are not available but any local dealer would not have access to these. This might change in the future but as far as I understand it the Z Store developed these in conjunction with Koni and there is an agreement in place for exclusive distribution. There are workarounds to use alternate Koni inserts if you want to use spacers. I priced both options and buying from the Z Store was slightly cheaper and the product is a perfect fit for standard strut tubes. It was a no brainer for me. I'm using standard King springs: Front – KDFS-08 at 295mm free length with a spring rate of 185lb Rear – KDRS-09 at 315mm free length with a spring rate of 175lb How well they're matched only time will tell. Quote
TDoherty Posted July 17, 2019 Posted July 17, 2019 4 hours ago, George said: Sorry for the late reply. You probably received an email already from the Z Store advising you they are available. The new batch of Koni inserts are exclusively sold through the Z Store. Not sure who told you the rears are not available but any local dealer would not have access to these. This might change in the future but as far as I understand it the Z Store developed these in conjunction with Koni and there is an agreement in place for exclusive distribution. There are workarounds to use alternate Koni inserts if you want to use spacers. I priced both options and buying from the Z Store was slightly cheaper and the product is a perfect fit for standard strut tubes. It was a no brainer for me. I'm using standard King springs: Front – KDFS-08 at 295mm free length with a spring rate of 185lb Rear – KDRS-09 at 315mm free length with a spring rate of 175lb How well they're matched only time will tell. Many thanks for your reply George! Yes, I had already received a reply and have now placed my order! I'm thinking the same or maybethe lower spring, need to do some further investigations. Cheers Quote
260z blues Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 So im in the market for springs and shocks for my 260 What was the verdict on these? Do they suit lowered aplications? Cheers. Quote
C.A.R. Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 On 3/12/2019 at 8:11 PM, C.A.F. said: Thanks George. So they are not suitable if you are going to lower your S30 from standard ride height... Quote
TDoherty Posted January 25, 2020 Posted January 25, 2020 2 hours ago, 260z blues said: So im in the market for springs and shocks for my 260 What was the verdict on these? Do they suit lowered aplications? Cheers. Money well and truly spent! I installed the Koni's and lowered King Springs, very happy with the look and handling improvement! Quote
jeff43 Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 13 hours ago, TDoherty said: Money well and truly spent! I installed the Koni's and lowered King Springs, very happy with the look and handling improvement! Any pics to show the ride height? Quote
TDoherty Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 4 hours ago, jeff43 said: Any pics to show the ride height? jeff43 1 Quote
gilltech Posted January 26, 2020 Posted January 26, 2020 Quote Money well and truly spent! I installed the Koni's and lowered King Springs, very happy with the look and handling improvement! So which King springs did you end up using if you don't mind me asking? Your ride height looks perfect to me. jeff43 1 Quote
TDoherty Posted January 27, 2020 Posted January 27, 2020 16 hours ago, gilltech said: So which King springs did you end up using if you don't mind me asking? Your ride height looks perfect to me. No problems! KDRL-09 (RL= Rear lowered) KDFL-08 (FL= Front lowered) As they had to be manufactured delivery was 6wks! Cheers jeff43 1 Quote
peter t Posted September 9, 2020 Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) Well I tried to order a set of the new Koni yellows to fit my 1975 260z 2+2 from the Z store. After waiting for long periods of time for replies to e-mails they have advised me that these shocks won't fit Australian delivered cars based on the strut part numbers I supplied directly off my car. They must have different struts fitted to US cars but Z store wont tell me what the difference is. Bugga. Edited September 9, 2020 by peter t Quote
TDoherty Posted September 9, 2020 Posted September 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, peter t said: Well I tried to order a set of the new Koni yellows to fit my 1975 260z 2+2 from the Z store. After waiting for long periods of time for replies to e-mails they have advised me that these shocks won't fit Australian delivered cars based on the strut part numbers I supplied directly off my car. They must have different struts fitted to US cars but Z store wont tell me what the difference is. Bugga. Hi Peter, I simply ordered them, I didn't provide strut part # or anything. I have purchased a number of things from them over the years and have always found them to be very prompt with their communication. Once recieved 8 they fitted without a problem. Cheers Tony Quote
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