KONI Shocks

[Paul Bahnstormerz]

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

[Tourist]

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 ,
Martin

[richie]

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 ,
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

[Paul Bahnstormerz]

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? 

[modnrod]

http://konimarket.com/collections/volkswagen

[Jos]

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

[Torben Alstrup]

No.
80-2275.
T

[max, Der Bahnstormerz]

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.

[richie]

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   buy some then you will figure it out anyway

[Ron Greiner]

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

[andy198712]

Are they cheaper via the Opel route versus buying them from the shop for vw? These the red ones yes?

[richie]

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

[andy198712]

Ahhhhh got it! Thanks mate

[Paul Bahnstormerz]

More modifying parts to work. The car is reminding why I gave up, years ago, it will be worth it   

[Doktor]

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.

[RichardinNZ]

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

[leec]

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?

Lee