shock absorbers
- Craig Richter
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Re: shock absorbers
Good story Mark. Shows how difficult it is give broad general advice on this kind of stuff. I actually do have a set of Konis on Speedy, came with car, and nice to be able to give them a click to make up for some wear. My basic thought on street 356 handling is that shocks are not nearly as important as tires, and that can be a very individual feeling because of the different roads and driving styles we all have.
- Doug McDonnell
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Re: shock absorbers
We certainly need to be careful in the spring here in Michigan. Some pretty deep potholes.
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- Jon Schmid
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Re: shock absorbers
Hi Edwin,Edwin Ek wrote:Are the original Porsche Koni dated shocks adjustable?
I have the factory original rear shocks from my 1960 Roadster plus a front pair I got a couple years ago. They are adjustable. These are all stamped "Porsche" with "Koni" stamped underneath. All are date stamped 2/60 which is in line with my car's 3/23/60 "birthday." As soon as the current Boges start to show signs of giving up the Konis will be rebuilt and reunited (well, the rears anyway) with the car.
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Re: shock absorbers
I'm about to replace shocks on the A coupe. Being in the Antipodes, freight is expensive from USA.
Are VW Beetle shocks the same? I think mine runs beetle type shocks on the front at least.
I can buy Sachs here quite reasonably. But are they the same size?
Greg
Are VW Beetle shocks the same? I think mine runs beetle type shocks on the front at least.
I can buy Sachs here quite reasonably. But are they the same size?
Greg