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Title: KONI Shocks Post by: Paul Bahnstormerz on June 21, 2014, 07:51:55 am Hi,
Does anyone know the part number on Koni shocks for a ball joint beetle lowered with a adjustable beam, and what the original car they came from is? Thanks, Paul Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Tourist on June 21, 2014, 09:26:35 am Good morning Paul,
I've got it in my head they're from an Opel Kadett, but can't be certain.... :-[ (I assume it's new ones you're after?) Sorry if that's not much help ;D, Martin :) Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: richie on June 21, 2014, 09:31:17 am Good morning Paul, I've got it in my head they're from an Opel Kadett, but can't be certain.... :-[ (I assume it's new ones you're after?) Sorry if that's not much help ;D, Martin :) Yes that's correct Martin, and you need to drill out the top eyelet as its to small to bolt straight on cheers Richie Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Paul Bahnstormerz on June 21, 2014, 20:25:55 pm Drill top eyelet? Isn't the front shock a threaded rod that goes through the shock tower on a balljoint beam with some rubber bushes? Sure these aren't for early beetles? ???
Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: modnrod on June 22, 2014, 00:31:08 am http://konimarket.com/collections/volkswagen
Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Jos on June 22, 2014, 05:50:57 am I could be wrong but I believe you want front shocks from a '69-72 Opel GT. If that is correct, the part number you want is...
KONI-80-1580Sport Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Torben Alstrup on June 22, 2014, 07:43:25 am No.
80-2275. T Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: max, Der Bahnstormerz on June 22, 2014, 16:57:53 pm Volkswagen
Beetle 1200 / 1300 with single joint rear axle 71-77 Classic Front 80-1787 Rear 80-1350 Sport Rear 80-1350Sport Steering damper (not adjustable) / * For availability contact info@reinekeshop.de Classic Front 76-1293 Generally the std Koni's are fine for lowered cars, 'cause they have plenty of travel built in. Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: richie on June 22, 2014, 20:26:31 pm Drill top eyelet? Isn't the front shock a threaded rod that goes through the shock tower on a balljoint beam with some rubber bushes? Sure these aren't for early beetles? ??? Brain fart, bottom eyelet :o buy some then you will figure it out anyway ;D Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Ron Greiner on June 23, 2014, 02:04:11 am The Koni number is 80-1580 from the Opel Kadett, you do have to drill out the bottom steel bushing to fit the Vw stud,
great shock to use since you can adjust the dampening. I had them on my 68 DKP bug back in 1976 Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: andy198712 on June 23, 2014, 12:37:21 pm Are they cheaper via the Opel route versus buying them from the shop for vw? These the red ones yes?
Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: richie on June 23, 2014, 12:44:49 pm Are they cheaper via the Opel route versus buying them from the shop for vw? These the red ones yes? Its not the price, VW length are to long for a lowered beam, they bottom out, the Opel version are shorter cheers Richie Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: andy198712 on June 24, 2014, 00:00:41 am Ahhhhh got it! Thanks mate
Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Paul Bahnstormerz on June 24, 2014, 08:56:22 am More modifying parts to work. The car is reminding why I gave up, years ago, it will be worth it >:(
Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: Doktor on June 24, 2014, 11:14:50 am I have finished total restoration of my bug recently, and have fitted Koni shocks all round.
Front shocks are as per Torben's suggestion (sourced thru CSP, see item: 413 032 2275), ride quality is really good and front is lowered for about 4-5 centimeters. Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: RichardinNZ on June 27, 2014, 00:46:17 am At what point are shorter front shocks needed? I'd like to add some Koni shocks to my '58 (link pin) which is lowered about 1 1/2 to 2 inches at the front. Will I be OK with standard length shocks?
At the moment if I'm travelling at a constant 20mph'ish (on the motorway!!) the front end gets into a rhythm of 'bounces'...I wonder whether this is the existing standard shocks? Thanks Richard Title: Re: KONI Shocks Post by: leec on June 29, 2014, 22:53:37 pm What do the Koni's ride like on a lowered ball joint bug? I currently have KYB mini shocks on my beetle (narrowed beam/dropped spindles) and its very smooth ride but wondering if its worth the expense to upgrade?
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