TexasShelby Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Time to replace the struts and shocks on my 07 vert. What success has everyone had with your favorite brands? What labor charge can I expect? Any other considerations while I'm doing this? Thanks in advance! -sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayton shelby Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I went with the Koni Sport. Amazing difference over the stock shocks & struts. You can shop the deals and find them for around $600/set. I think I paid around $200 for the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks, found the adjustables for a great deal, $670 at American Muscle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barspen Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I run Koni Sports also. Nice setup that you can dial-in to your liking as far as stiffness goes. Koni also offers a lifetime warrantee on the components, so keep your receipts...I had to replace two STR.T struts on my last setup. I installed myself in on jack stands. Take about 2-3 hours, but you do need a spring compressor (rent from AutoZone or buy from Amazon) and some socket and wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAI-Steven Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I run Koni Sports also. Nice setup that you can dial-in to your liking as far as stiffness goes. Koni also offers a lifetime warrantee on the components, so keep your receipts...I had to replace two STR.T struts on my last setup. I installed myself in on jack stands. Take about 2-3 hours, but you do need a spring compressor (rent from AutoZone or buy from Amazon) and some socket and wrenches. Good to know that Koni still has the lifetime warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thanks for the info! And I've got every receipt since the day I brought it home in '06 ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'v been curious to try something new, as I was never a big fan of these FRPP/Tokicos that came in the Handling Pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted October 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 I run Koni Sports also. Nice setup that you can dial-in to your liking as far as stiffness goes. Koni also offers a lifetime warrantee on the components, so keep your receipts...I had to replace two STR.T struts on my last setup. I installed myself in on jack stands. Take about 2-3 hours, but you do need a spring compressor (rent from AutoZone or buy from Amazon) and some socket and wrenches. What setting are you running on the your Konis? And are you running it at a track any? I'm not, mainly just around town these days and some highway. And I assume you can only adjust them before they go in? Or is this something you could do installed? Thanks in advance. -sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barspen Posted October 25, 2016 Report Share Posted October 25, 2016 What setting are you running on the your Konis? And are you running it at a track any? I'm not, mainly just around town these days and some highway. And I assume you can only adjust them before they go in? Or is this something you could do installed? Thanks in advance. -sam I ran 'full' soft' for about 3 months on the street and now I have them at 75% (1 full turn). My first track day will be in Mid-Dec and will start at 50% to see how they feel. They are very easy to adjust. There is a knob that goes over the top of the stock\strut and you turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to soften or tighten. Take about 2 minutes to adjust all four corners and can be done anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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