DoctorLGT Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 How much time is actually required to adjust the firmness per corner for a 05 Sedan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 How much time is actually required to adjust the firmness per corner for a 05 Sedan? It is really easy in the front, maybe a minute. In the rear, you have some trim panels that cover the adjustment screws, so can take longer. You would have to crawl a bit into the trunk area. Most people fiddle with the settings a bit after the shocks are first installed and then leave them be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 16, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 16, 2012 Konis/epics are amazing from what I hear. I'm trying to get enough interest for another batch of epic springs in the GB section at the moment if you're interested. http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/gi-epic-springs-4th-gens-191275.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1122 Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 I love my Koni with Cobb springs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 I have the Konis w/Epic Springs on my '06 LGT. I have them set in the middle between full firm and full soft. At that setting the handling is amazing, but pretty harse on the terrible roads her in NE PA. Most of the roads I travel on a day-to-day basis are not too bad, so I don't mind, but when I travel sections of Rt 81 or the PA turnpike Rt 476, it is punishing. ON these roads, however, I don't think the stock suspension would do any better. Overal, I like this combo alot. I also have the Cobb sways and kartboy solid endlinks and braces that Fred Beans was selling last year or so. Great setup and the handling is amazing. Has anyone set there Konis on full soft? How is the handling compared to the middle setting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The handling gets worse when you put the Konis on full soft. The rebound damping will not adequately dampen the suspension jounce and it will feel like the wheels slam into the bottom of potholes. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 17, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 17, 2012 The handling gets worse when you put the Konis on full soft. The rebound damping will not adequately dampen the suspension jounce and it will feel like the wheels slam into the bottom of potholes. Good to know when I get mine. I'll probably have them set somewhere in the middle for DD, cranked up to full hard for autocross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyT Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 The handling gets worse when you put the Konis on full soft. The rebound damping will not adequately dampen the suspension jounce and it will feel like the wheels slam into the bottom of potholes. Thanks for the advice, Underdog. I'll keep them where they are. The full firm setting must be great for using the car on the track, but not for DD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred_Buchi Posted August 17, 2012 Share Posted August 17, 2012 On the stock rear springs you'll probably be ok full soft, I haven't run mine at full soft yet but pretty close felt fine. Still haven't seen anyone chime in who has run aftermarket springs in the front with stocks on the rear. Still don't quite understand why you would want to. I can run the rear shocks harder with less discomfort since as the driver I'm right on top of the front springs. I'd say you would benefit more from a full matched set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Has anyone set there Konis on full soft? How is the handling compared to the middle setting?I have the stock springs w/Konis and the full soft setting seems well matched for that. With stiffer springs, I think you would be underdamped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan04103 Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I installed a set on my outback with lgt OEM springs up front and king springs in the rear. I am running at one turn from soft and love it! However this still isn't as stiff as my friends speed3. Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suti Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 What is outside diameter of lgt front strut body? And what is diameter of koni inserts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLGT Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Recommendation... I am 100% set on buying Koni's, and I want them to be on my doorstep/at my house by December 20th 2012, can anyone please advice me who to purchase from and if better/cheaper I can purchase them at any point between now and 12/20/12 but I wanted to know who has the best prices out there shipped to NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 21, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 21, 2012 Recommendation... I am 100% set on buying Koni's, and I want them to be on my doorstep/at my house by December 20th 2012, can anyone please advice me who to purchase from and if better/cheaper I can purchase them at any point between now and 12/20/12 but I wanted to know who has the best prices out there shipped to NY? In the same boat as you. I want them in my hands ready to put the epic springs on. I think i'll probably end up buying them from m sprank, or here: http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-3904-subaru-koni-sport-adjustable-shocks-struts.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLGT Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thanks for the reply bucko. Im in school away from home till December 21st, so basically I want to land back in NY and the next day have the springs and koni's ready to install. I dont mind waiting these next few months but I just want the best price possible on these since I've read about prices from 471 to 590 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 21, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 21, 2012 I've heard the 471 won't happen until the spring, but that 540 is the cheapest i've seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorLGT Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 If any vendors can do under 500 shipped or closer to the 471 price, please shoot me a PM and I can send money now, just an offer on the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan04103 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for your write-ups underdog. I was @ 1 turn from soft but when I traveled on my favorite twisty close to home I wasn't fully satisfied. I went ahead and notched it up to 1 1/4 turns all sides and wow, I was giggling the entire run with that setup. PERFECT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 In the same boat as you. I want them in my hands ready to put the epic springs on. I think i'll probably end up buying them from m sprank, or here: http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-3904-subaru-koni-sport-adjustable-shocks-struts.aspx Thanks for the link, 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrw Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I got mine from boston motorsports really cheap. Arrived within 2 days, then again we're in the same state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 I just PM'ed Mike at AZP to see what he could do for me. I like to help him out by buying from him when I can. He helps out on here a lot. Heard back, they can't match the pricing. They have treated me will so I want to give them first shoot. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan04103 Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have a question for you guys. I have rear king springs installed with konis and moved a bunch of tooling in my wagon and when I unloaded it the rear left was sagging a good 1/2". I went home and visually checked everything and ultimately swapped rear strut assemblies and put a bit of weight in the rear again and when unloaded the same side was again sagging about 1/2". After time it returns to normal. My thought is the adjustment is too stiff but the springs nor struts can be the issue as I swapped and the sag didn't follow... really weird. Anyone have any firsthand experience or thoughts on this phenomona? Yes I kept the load evenly distributed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Just saw this in another forum on here. THMotorsports has a full set for $490 shipped with promo code taxbreak2010 ( yep still works ) I just placed my order. $490.60 free shipping. Thanks to ibr_adam09 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted August 24, 2012 I Donated Share Posted August 24, 2012 Any idea how long that will be going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrei Wolf Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have a question for you guys. I have rear king springs installed with konis and moved a bunch of tooling in my wagon and when I unloaded it the rear left was sagging a good 1/2". I went home and visually checked everything and ultimately swapped rear strut assemblies and put a bit of weight in the rear again and when unloaded the same side was again sagging about 1/2". After time it returns to normal. My thought is the adjustment is too stiff but the springs nor struts can be the issue as I swapped and the sag didn't follow... really weird. Anyone have any firsthand experience or thoughts on this phenomona? Yes I kept the load evenly distributed. It takes a bit for the springs to resettle. Example when you jack your ride up it was ride high for a little bit before resettling. And vice versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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