2 year old konis - to buy or not to buy - Honda Prelude Forum

DudewithaLude · 10-21-2002, 05:50 PM

I found someone that wants to sell their konis, but they're 2 years old, and to quote them, "they are very worn, but functions still work." would you buy them even tho they're two years old? if so, how much would you pay?

wantgoback · 10-21-2002, 05:56 PM

2 years .. $50 per one .. as u said everything still work well .. u may have it ..

nmehta211 · 10-21-2002, 07:23 PM

No. I would buy brand new KYB AGX rather than very worn Konis.

badmuthrfkr · 10-21-2002, 07:36 PM

I wouldn't buy worn out shocks.

I would rather downgrade to AGXs personally.

DudewithaLude · 10-21-2002, 08:19 PM

thats what i was thinking...guess i'll just wait and save up for kyb's..

what about 1.5 year old h&r's that were used with stock shocks?

DOHCVTEC190 · 10-21-2002, 08:27 PM

1.5 year old springs (H&R) *should* be okay. Springs don't really wear out do they? As long as they're not all rusted up and stuff I'd say go for it.

badmuthrfkr · 10-21-2002, 10:10 PM

You are fine on the springs as long as they aren't Intrax or Sprints.

BoYgUaN · 10-21-2002, 11:15 PM

hmmm wich shox have lifetime warranty?

badmuthrfkr · 10-21-2002, 11:25 PM

Koni and KYB both have lifetime warranties for the original owner.

Koni will not replace them unless the original owner with accompanying receipt sends them in.

chanluder · 10-22-2002, 12:01 AM

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Originally posted by badmuthrfkr
Koni and KYB both have lifetime warranties for the original owner.

Koni will not replace them unless the original owner with accompanying receipt sends them in.

is it free to fix the shocks when you are the original owner?
btw, don't buy 2nd hand shocks.

DudewithaLude · 10-22-2002, 03:11 AM

ok, guess thats clear....new is the only way to go for shocks...

but good springs should be fine used, correct?

NoRice4U · 10-22-2002, 09:20 AM

Definitely get new shocks!

ShadowSonic · 10-22-2002, 09:28 AM

Hmmm konis great shocks i love the relaibility but 2years i'd stay away unless you got them free

sagaprelude · 10-22-2002, 01:54 PM

PM vile10, she can hook it up on KYBs.... i got my AGXs from her for 295...shes from the pamona area

SLICK96 · 10-22-2002, 06:34 PM

How long do Koni yellows last before being completely worthless? I've had mine for 2.5 years, and they seem like they're going strong, so far.

J

badmuthrfkr · 10-22-2002, 07:38 PM

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Originally posted by SLICK96
How long do Koni yellows last before being completely worthless? I've had mine for 2.5 years, and they seem like they're going strong, so far.

J

Depends on your mileage with them and the environment they are exposed to.

Some Konis are able to be re-valved by select authorized service centers. The cost can range from $85-$130 per shock.

You must pay for freight when you send your Konis in. All pre-paid via CC. If it is a manufacturing defect, it is free. Otherwise no.

SLICK96 · 10-22-2002, 07:41 PM

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Originally posted by badmuthrfkr

Depends on your mileage with them and the environment they are exposed to.

Some Konis are able to be re-valved by select authorized service centers. The cost can range from $85-$130 per shock.

You must pay for freight when you send your Konis in. All pre-paid via CC. If it is a manufacturing defect, it is free. Otherwise no.

Damn... sounds like it'd be cheaper to just buy new ones.

J

ME · 10-23-2002, 10:34 AM

I think Konis will last a long time in normal street use, easily 100k. But it depends on the type of use, streets, suspension setup etc. Slammed on race springs or coilovers they aren't going to last as long. Mild drop in the sunbelt they'll go the life of the car...

SLICK96 · 10-23-2002, 01:36 PM

Hmmm. I've got my car set up w/ the old Neuspeed 28mm rear sway bar, and the Neuspeed sway up in front, as well. The konis ran on the lowest perch w/ Neuspeed Sport springs for about 6 months, and then was raised all the way up to the top perch, and has been that way for about 2 years now. The car rides EXTREMELY stiff, but the struts are on the middle stiffness setting. I don't know how long to expect that they'll last, but I'm in the South right now, and most of the roads suck. Should they last a while longer than 2.5 years under my conditions? What's the surest way to tell if struts are completely shot? B/c when I'm done w/ these, it's on to Tein HA's.

J

J

Specialque · 10-24-2002, 06:11 PM

Hey, I have 4 koni's for sale that are 4 months old... PM me