So when are companies coming out with Aftermarket Shocks???? - Page 3

honda93 · 05-31-2007, 03:44 PM

To be fair, Mugen for example to get a product to market quickly because they simply revalved the OEM Showa/Sunbury dampers... But at $1100, they aren't adjustable, nor are they that aggressive, especially for serious autocrossers. Add to that fact that those of us in Stock cannot change springs, so in essence, I'd be spending $1100 for slightly stiffer, non-adjustable shocks. If the shocks were available for even $500 as a stand-alone product, I'd consider it as a short-term solution.

Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

Si_Jeff · 05-31-2007, 04:56 PM

koni probably don't want to go the inserts route, they had so much problem with the dc5's with the shock inserts.

Mitrofan · 07-11-2007, 08:17 PM

I have checked Skunk 2 website and did not find that they have shocks for 2006 Civic. If you have a link Notty could you post it, please?

***Sirbelch*** · 07-11-2007, 09:59 PM

Any of the sponsers got any word on some aftermarket shocks? I got a birthday coming up, and, although i like the flex's, the shock dyno curve of the Koni in the shock dyno thread is just tooooo good to resist.

Will06SI · 07-12-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sirbelch

Any of the sponsers got any word on some aftermarket shocks? I got a birthday coming up, and, although i like the flex's, the shock dyno curve of the Koni in the shock dyno thread is just tooooo good to resist.

***SiliconX*** · 07-12-2007, 10:17 AM

Boy, whichever company hits the market first with some aftermarket dampers for the 8th gen, is going to make a fortune.

06blaksi · 07-12-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SiliconX

Boy, whichever company hits the market first with some aftermarket dampers for the 8th gen, is going to make a fortune.

I also smell backorders...lol

***blue rocket*** · 07-12-2007, 10:28 AM

why not just use the HFP shocks for now, it's what i did and they are more aggressive than stock and fairly inexpensive. My Comptech / HFP setup is great!

FD1 · 07-12-2007, 09:44 PM

Hi guys,

This is my first post since I don't any information and/or insight to provide that you haven't touched on already. However, today is an exception, and I just wanted to let you know that the Koni units are out; kinda confused about the name though.

It's called the FSD Sport - I thought FSD and Sport were two separate product lines -the product numbers are >> F#8641-1497Sport R#8041-1360Sport. And from the info on the Koni.com site, I'm pretty sure they're inserts.

Just thought you'd like to know. BTW, I'll probably wait for Bilstein before making my choice.

Cheers,

Gritt

Highrev1 · 07-12-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by honda93

....But Koni also has part numbers.
Anthony "Mario" Crea
NNJR-SCCA

NOT out yet

***06NaviEX*** · 07-12-2007, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by FD1

Hi guys,

This is my first post since I don't any information and/or insight to provide that you haven't touched on already. However, today is an exception, and I just wanted to let you know that the Koni units are out; kinda confused about the name though.

It's called the FSD Sport - I thought FSD and Sport were two separate product lines -the product numbers are >> F#8641-1497Sport R#8041-1360Sport. And from the info on the Koni.com site, I'm pretty sure they're inserts.

Just thought you'd like to know. BTW, I'll probably wait for Bilstein before making my choice.

Cheers,

Gritt

Those part numbers have been out for some time. I called them a few weeks ago, and they are still working on them. They are now shooting for mid to late fall is what I was told for the release!

Like was said above, expect backorders

!

E. Honda · 08-13-2007, 01:56 PM

So do we know for sure yet whether these Koni FSD Sports are full shocks or just the inserts? And if the latter, what does it take to install inserts?

**Cookstar** · 09-11-2007, 02:07 PM

I just received a reply from Koni North America saying that they hope to have yellows for our cars by the end of the year but I don't know if that means anything.

954K20_SI · 09-26-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cookstar

I just received a reply from Koni North America saying that they hope to have yellows for our cars by the end of the year but I don't know if that means anything.

really?...bump this thread TTT! if anyone has any info, please post!

***unplugged*** · 01-08-2008, 11:24 PM

its now way past end of year. any updates?

Xtreme Thunder · 01-09-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by unplugged

its now way past end of year. any updates?

lol, it has been 8 days.

***unplugged*** · 01-09-2008, 01:08 AM

haha, i know.

***Undispu7ed*** · 01-09-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Xtreme Thunder

lol, it has been 8 days.

Quote:

Originally Posted by unplugged

haha, i know.

Truplatano · 01-09-2008, 03:07 AM

well tokico's are out for our cars.....my brother has them on his 89 ef and he is slammed on the floor and there still good after like 3 years of living in NYC....

soxfan143 · 01-09-2008, 03:27 AM

How does Tokico have dampers out and Koni doesn't. They manged to get the stamping for them. Why can't Koni?

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FD1 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The Koni units are out ... Hi guys, This is my first post since I don't any information and/or insight to provide that you haven't touched on already. However, today is an exception, and I just wanted to let you know that the Koni units are out; kinda confused about the name though. It's called the FSD Sport - I thought FSD and Sport were two separate product lines -the product numbers are >> F#8641-1497Sport R#8041-1360Sport. And from the info on the Koni.com site, I'm pretty sure they're inserts. Just thought you'd like to know. BTW, I'll probably wait for Bilstein before making my choice. Cheers, Gritt

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*unplugged* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ Age: 24 Posts: 1,266 iTrader: 1 / 100%	its now way past end of year. any updates? __________________ - Mark 2008 Honda Civic SI (stock) 2006 Honda Civic EX (sold)

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05-31-2007, 03:44 PM	#41 (permalink)
honda93 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Property Tax Hell... NJ Age: 34 Posts: 1,003 iTrader: 2 / 100%	To be fair, Mugen for example to get a product to market quickly because they simply revalved the OEM Showa/Sunbury dampers... But at $1100, they aren't adjustable, nor are they that aggressive, especially for serious autocrossers. Add to that fact that those of us in Stock cannot change springs, so in essence, I'd be spending $1100 for slightly stiffer, non-adjustable shocks. If the shocks were available for even $500 as a stand-alone product, I'd consider it as a short-term solution. Anthony "Mario" Crea NNJR-SCCA

05-31-2007, 04:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
Si_Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NY Posts: 595 iTrader: 2 / 100%	koni probably don't want to go the inserts route, they had so much problem with the dc5's with the shock inserts.

07-11-2007, 08:17 PM	#43 (permalink)
Mitrofan Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have checked Skunk 2 website and did not find that they have shocks for 2006 Civic. If you have a link Notty could you post it, please?

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*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	Any of the sponsers got any word on some aftermarket shocks? I got a birthday coming up, and, although i like the flex's, the shock dyno curve of the Koni in the shock dyno thread is just tooooo good to resist.

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*blue rocket* The Sticker Man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 3,127 GrafiXpressions.com iTrader: 92 / 100%	why not just use the HFP shocks for now, it's what i did and they are more aggressive than stock and fairly inexpensive. My Comptech / HFP setup is great!

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E. Honda Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tulsa Age: 24 Posts: 37 iTrader: 0 / 0%	So do we know for sure yet whether these Koni FSD Sports are full shocks or just the inserts? And if the latter, what does it take to install inserts?

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Cookstar Sensible member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: China Grove, NC Age: 34 Posts: 4,078 Chris iTrader: 9 / 100%	I just received a reply from Koni North America saying that they hope to have yellows for our cars by the end of the year but I don't know if that means anything.

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Truplatano Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rhode Island Age: 19 Posts: 700 Felix iTrader: 1 / 100%	well tokico's are out for our cars.....my brother has them on his 89 ef and he is slammed on the floor and there still good after like 3 years of living in NYC....

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soxfan143 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lynnfield, MA Age: 34 Posts: 3,471 Mike iTrader: 4 / 100%	How does Tokico have dampers out and Koni doesn't. They manged to get the stamping for them. Why can't Koni?

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