Who's using Koni top adjustable rear shocks?

[robrez]

I'm sure there are a lot of people using the GC or TCK top adjustable rears and liking them. But who's using the off-the-shelf Koni 8041-1186 sports?

Any reason to think they would be too soft for H&R sport springs? I think they'd be fine, but since they are made for solid axle Mustangs, I'm not positive.

[Gooch]

TCK does not re-valve their shocks for the e30 kits. I don't know off hand what my part numbers are for the rear shocks from the D/A kit, but I'm sure TCK will be more than happy to give that information. They told me the part number for the fronts because I had to purchase a new strut insert.

EDIT: Never answered the question. I'm not sure how they'd perform with H&R sports, I don't know if that is enough spring. I run a 700# spring in the rear with the D/A shock.

[robrez]

TCK does not re-valve their shocks for the e30 kits. I don't know off hand what my part numbers are for the rear shocks from the D/A kit, but I'm sure TCK will be more than happy to give that information. They told me the part number for the fronts because I had to purchase a new strut insert.

EDIT: Never answered the question. I'm not sure how they'd perform with H&R sports, I don't know if that is enough spring. I run a 700# spring in the rear with the D/A shock.

Thanks for the info., it look like TCK sells top adjustable SA rear under part no. 8041-1186TCK and labels them a "TCK exclusive". So I wonder if they revalve them or shorten the bodies or just modify them to fit 10mm rsms. I should call them and ask for their corporate secrets, but that seems kinda douchy.

In any case, it would appear that the top adjustable koni mustang shocks are OK for a lowered e30 suspension?

And are you using the 12mm rsm's?

[Gooch]

Correct. I'm running the TCK monoball rear shock mounts, according to their website it seems like they are 10mm.

[DRTSRFR]

All top adjust rears are 12mm.

[M-technik-3]

Mustang uses the 12mm ones.

[DRTSRFR]

They have to be 12mm. You can't get the adjuster rod in a 10mm shaft.

[StereoInstaller1]

So how does this work, do you punch a hole in the trunk liner, or are these more of a "race only" app so no one runs a trunk liner?

[nando]

unless you are adjusting these things at every track day/between autox runs, you don't need top adjusters.

Basically set it and forget it. I've adjusted my rear shocks maybe 3 times in the last 8 years.

[JRKOUPE]

Correct. I'm running the TCK monoball rear shock mounts, according to their website it seems like they are 10mm.

Gooch........e mail sent.

[StereoInstaller1]

unless you are adjusting these things at every track day/between autox runs, you don't need top adjusters.

Basically set it and forget it. I've adjusted my rear shocks maybe 3 times in the last 8 years.

Makes sense. I figure I am gonna have the heaviest E30 on the planet, but I want it to retain some decent handling.