Need recomendations... Shocks that perform good with Sportline springs?

SamIAm · 06-30-2009, 10:23 AM

I just got my Sportline springs in the mail for my si sedan. I'll be riding on stock shocks for the time being until I get new ones (just for a month or two).

What shocks perform the best with sportline springs? My bro has Kyb shocks and sportlines on his 240 and it is extremely smooth... I'd like to run a similar setup on my si. Anyone have Kyb shocks with sportline springs (or similar springs like prokits)?

I've look at other threads trying to find good answers to my question... Not much luck...

Opinions and feedback would be a BIG help.

VanSi07 · 06-30-2009, 12:31 PM

The only shocks that are decent with drop springs are the Tokico HTS and Konis.
Gotta pay for the good stuff.

SamIAm · 06-30-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VanSi07

The only shocks that are decent with drop springs are the Tokico HTS and Konis.
Gotta pay for the good stuff.

I gotcha' man. I don't cheap out on things. I had both of those shocks in mind. I appreciate the reply.

Xtreme Thunder · 07-01-2009, 11:27 AM

KONI.
Tokico HTS.

I prefer KONI valving. I have a comparison review thread on them.

As far as I know KYB does not offer their high end damper designed for drop springs. Haven't been to their site in a while though.

jdmfg208 · 07-02-2009, 12:01 PM

Dont you have to cut to make the konis fit in the si?

Xtreme Thunder · 07-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdmfg208

Dont you have to cut to make the konis fit in the si?

Yes. You need to modify a set of stock oe strut housings for the front. Rear is plug and play KONI shock.

Worth it to me. Plus I wanted a rebuildable unit. You send KONIs in for service when useful life has expired for revalving, you do not buy new.

The KONI application is not for everyone, but results are astounding.

jdmfg208 · 07-19-2009, 11:28 AM

how do you modify the oe strut housings? and where would I be able to buy the konis sry was never really into suspension till now so I want to get all my info str8 thanks

06-30-2009, 10:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
SamIAm Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Peachtree City Georgia Posts: 46 Sam iTrader: 0 / 0%	Need recomendations... Shocks that perform good with Sportline springs? I just got my Sportline springs in the mail for my si sedan. I'll be riding on stock shocks for the time being until I get new ones (just for a month or two). What shocks perform the best with sportline springs? My bro has Kyb shocks and sportlines on his 240 and it is extremely smooth... I'd like to run a similar setup on my si. Anyone have Kyb shocks with sportline springs (or similar springs like prokits)? I've look at other threads trying to find good answers to my question... Not much luck... Opinions and feedback would be a BIG help. Last edited by SamIAm; 08-30-2009 at 01:09 PM.

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06-30-2009, 12:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
VanSi07 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Age: 24 Posts: 1,543 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The only shocks that are decent with drop springs are the Tokico HTS and Konis. Gotta pay for the good stuff.

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Xtreme Thunder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Age: 25 Posts: 22,284 Joey iTrader: 11 / 100%	KONI. Tokico HTS. I prefer KONI valving. I have a comparison review thread on them. As far as I know KYB does not offer their high end damper designed for drop springs. Haven't been to their site in a while though.

07-02-2009, 12:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
jdmfg208 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 564 Hector Lavalle iTrader: 8 / 100%	Dont you have to cut to make the konis fit in the si?

07-19-2009, 11:28 AM	#7 (permalink)
jdmfg208 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tampa Fl Posts: 564 Hector Lavalle iTrader: 8 / 100%	how do you modify the oe strut housings? and where would I be able to buy the konis sry was never really into suspension till now so I want to get all my info str8 thanks