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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Koni Sport Struts &Shocks

Just received the struts 15 minutes ago. Just in time for my Friday installation appointment! I didn't think they would arrive in time. Had the rear shocks for some time now. This completes the suspension work.



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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Nice! You're gonna like em! I absolutely love mine.
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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Putting mine in Friday as well. Can you post a pic of the hardware, think I'm missing something.
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:13 PM
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You should contact the manufacturer - the one on the left is upside down! It'll never work that way!

Seriously though, you'll love them.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by devildog1679
Putting mine in Friday as well. Can you post a pic of the hardware, think I'm missing something.
I'll do that.
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Old Apr 6, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Just ordered mine.

Did you get them on yet? They TRANSFORMED my friend's Impreza.
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Old Apr 7, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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Just ordered mine.

Did you get them on yet? They TRANSFORMED my friend's Impreza.
I was informed by the shop that they have been installed, but won't know how they feel until Monday. Awaiting alignment and a few other parts are also being installed. I can't wait!!!

Are you going to install them yourself or are you going to have a shop do the honors? I supplied them with a few one-time-use, a.k.a. torque-to-yield, nuts & bolts(maybe not required for a low mileage car, but rather be safe than sorry) and they recommended and installed the FRPP Jounce Bumpers due to the lowering springs.
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Yours came with hardware???
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 09:58 AM
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Yours came with hardware???
Konis come with new nuts and lock washers
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu
Are you going to install them yourself or are you going to have a shop do the honors? I supplied them with a few one-time-use, a.k.a. torque-to-yield, nuts & bolts(maybe not required for a low mileage car, but rather be safe than sorry) and they recommended and installed the FRPP Jounce Bumpers due to the lowering springs.
I'm having a shop do the install, don't have access to a lift or tools.

Makes sense about the nuts + bolts, where did you pick those up it you don't mind me asking? Or are those the ones that came with the shocks/struts?

Got me a set of those FRPP Jounce bumpers as well - which springs did you go with? Can't wait to hear your impressions!

Going on vacation so I won't be able to get them in until later this month.

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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LEwis26

Konis come with new nuts and lock washers
Mine only came with the large nut on the top..... Hmmm
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2012GTCS

Mine only came with the large nut on the top..... Hmmm
TWSS
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Old Apr 8, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500

TWSS
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Old Apr 9, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JPMotorSport
I'm having a shop do the install, don't have access to a lift or tools.

Makes sense about the nuts + bolts, where did you pick those up it you don't mind me asking? Or are those the ones that came with the shocks/struts?

Got me a set of those FRPP Jounce bumpers as well - which springs did you go with? Can't wait to hear your impressions!

Going on vacation so I won't be able to get them in until later this month.
I ordered the torque-to-yield nuts/bolts from a Ford Dealership's Parts Dept. The Koni struts/shocks came with a small package of hardware, but not the nuts/bolts I mentioned. Hopefully, I'll be picking the ride up by tomorrow evening... a few issues arouse during other part installations.
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Old Apr 10, 2012 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu

I ordered the torque-to-yield nuts/bolts from a Ford Dealership's Parts Dept. The Koni struts/shocks came with a small package of hardware, but not the nuts/bolts I mentioned. Hopefully, I'll be picking the ride up by tomorrow evening... a few issues arouse during other part installations.
How much did they run you?! Which nuts did you buy? Just the 8 for the fronts?

Geez I think I've spent over a 100 in little odds and ends for this install lol

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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu

I ordered the torque-to-yield nuts/bolts from a Ford Dealership's Parts Dept.
Cool. What is the part number if you don't mind me asking? Thx.
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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Same here what parts and cost??
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Cool. What is the part number if you don't mind me asking? Thx.
Originally Posted by 2012GTCS
Same here what parts and cost??
-Strut-To-Wheel Spindle Bolt(2 Required per Strut) [Part # W714652]
-Strut-To-Wheel Spindle Flagnut(2 Required per Strut) [Part # W714653]

MM has them $23 for ONE strut so you'll need 2 packs. Haven't called my dealership yet to see what they'll charge me.
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by J Tennu
I was informed by the shop that they have been installed, but won't know how they feel until Monday. Awaiting alignment and a few other parts are also being installed. I can't wait!!!

Are you going to install them yourself or are you going to have a shop do the honors? I supplied them with a few one-time-use, a.k.a. torque-to-yield, nuts & bolts(maybe not required for a low mileage car, but rather be safe than sorry) and they recommended and installed the FRPP Jounce Bumpers due to the lowering springs.
Did you get the 2011+ specific Koni Sports? I just ordered those and doing the same Steeda Sport/HD Mount setup along with a Fays2 watts link. Post pics when you get a chance of the new setup!

Also, did you add the FRPP jounce stops to the front and rear or just the rear?
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbikefuel80
Did you get the 2011+ specific Koni Sports? I just ordered those and doing the same Steeda Sport/HD Mount setup along with a Fays2 watts link. Post pics when you get a chance of the new setup!

Also, did you add the FRPP jounce stops to the front and rear or just the rear?
Yes, they are the 2011+ specific Koni Sport Struts. The FRPP Jounce Stops added to both the front and rear.

Also, those are the exact parts, with part no.'s, that I ordered. Thanks for posting them. I couldn't find the receipt.

Picked up car yesterday, and how does it feel... I'm going to have to hold judgement for another couple weeks of break-in, but I will say this... Koni Sport Shocks are a huge improvement over the stock shocks. The Steeda Sport Springs are noticeably stiffer, especially over large bumps and road imperfections(that's the majority of NYC!). Steeda Swaybars definitely put some control over the body roll. Everything feels good over well paved roadways. Need to figure out how soft/firm I should set the shocks for daily driving.

I'll post pics before the weekend is over.
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