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Old Nov 16, 2000 | 10:48 PM
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Konis struts & shocks too much money??

I want koni equipment for my '84 TA for good street handling,but I found out today it would set me back $1200 just for struts and shocks!! should I just save some cash and settle for kyb??or just go all and treat myself.I think I need to discuss this with some fellow thirdgeners in order to make a sane and rational decision
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Old Nov 16, 2000 | 11:34 PM
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Well I bought my car with koni reds upfront thank god, but the handling was amazing compared to the other thirdgens I test drove. I now love highway entrance and exit ramps. Needless to say though, even on the softest setting they are no smooth ride.
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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 12:42 AM
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good,if I want comfort I'll get an Oldsmobile.
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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 03:21 AM
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1200!!! Last time I looked they were 600 for all 4 corners.
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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 06:24 AM
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There in no comparing KONIs with any other shock/strut brand--they are the best. You'll find better deals out there than the $1200.00 (!) so shop around.
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Old Nov 17, 2000 | 05:14 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2000 | 08:24 PM
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i got my koni sport yellows for $460 through the tire rack. two fronts and two backs.
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Old Nov 22, 2000 | 08:41 PM
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tire rack? where can I find them?
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Old Nov 22, 2000 | 08:50 PM
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thanks to all the help here I've found some much more reasonable prices.looks like I will be sport'n KONI after all. thanks for your replies!
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Old Nov 29, 2000 | 10:15 PM
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tire track can be found in moter trnd magazine ad. ask for cole
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Old Nov 30, 2000 | 08:42 AM
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http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp
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Old Dec 1, 2000 | 07:28 AM
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PPI had them for less than $440.00 a short time back.
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