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10-20-2009, 07:52 AM
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Do the rear Koni springs sit this bad?
So I found this on SC and wanted to know if everyone's rear koni springs sit like this?
 thread: http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/sh...t=koni+springs I am thinking about doing a suspension overhaul next spring if I decide to keep the car a few more years. Other then the Koni kit at GS what are some other proven/happy spring and strut combos for a Viggen? Eibach and Bilstein HD? The shox.com site is a bit confusing as to Viggen compatibly is not listed for all items and I suspect some of them are wrong. |
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10-20-2009, 08:13 AM
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Eibachs and Konis work very well. Eibachs have less lowering, but no issues like in your posted pic. Good luck.
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10-20-2009, 08:18 AM
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that pic looks kinda like how the Voigtlands sit with stock shocks.
ride is kinda go-cartish. I have to overhaul my suspension as well but have no complaints about my set up with the Voigtlands
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10-20-2009, 08:20 AM
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Do they make Eibachs for ng900s?
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10-20-2009, 08:30 AM
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Vogtland are the springs provided in the koni kit.
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10-20-2009, 08:33 AM
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No!
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10-20-2009, 09:20 AM
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10-20-2009, 09:32 AM
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just get eibach race springs with an inner diameter of 2.25-2.5 and a height of 8" and you'll get a decent drop, with your choice of spring rate. i chose 250lb/in.
 
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10-20-2009, 10:06 AM
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10-20-2009, 10:19 AM
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I have the GS kit and mine look just about like the original picture you posted.
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10-20-2009, 10:19 AM
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on the drop height. if you have seen my car compared to others with B&Gs or Eibach my voigtlands slam the car. they are much lower than the advertised 35mm or 1.4" more like 2 inch drop. she is wicked low with them
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10-20-2009, 10:41 AM
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i only spent like $35 on those. you can buy them in pairs.
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10-20-2009, 12:28 PM
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You spent $35 bucks on those Eibach race springs? Seems pretty cheap... not in a bad way. Well, I guess it could be. How long have you had them?
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10-20-2009, 12:34 PM
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what...
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10-20-2009, 12:39 PM
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I was looking at the springs so I could weigh in for this thread.
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10-20-2009, 12:48 PM
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 Thanks for the thread, pics and info (well, not necessarely for me, since I already have the Koni kit installed on my Viggen).
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10-20-2009, 04:44 PM
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mine look the same as well.
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10-20-2009, 05:03 PM
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I like painted rear sway bar. +20HP right there. no but really, looks cool. better than rusted.
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10-20-2009, 05:46 PM
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^ When I bought a new sway bar, it was rusting under the powder coating. Imagine how it looks after a few winters.
 My tranny mount is rusting well too. I'm disappointed in the finish of those great products.... at least they perform well.So I guess I'm better off with the Eibach springs with Koni or Bilstein struts. Now I got to figure out if putting 3 to $4k in suspension mods and new brakes is worth it for a car that is worth $8k. |
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10-20-2009, 07:28 PM
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