ready to install Koni Suspension Kit... perch question

eddy · 09-14-06, 03:31 AM

I just got my Koni Suspension Kit from shox.com (thanks Arthur).

It's seems a lot are going with lowest perch front and middle rear. Will this work if I want to keep the Stock Stance (rear a bit higher)?

Suggestions or pics of this kit with 18's would be appreciated!

oMaiR · 09-14-06, 11:07 AM

go with the lowest perch in the rear too...i got it set in the middle it looks almost stock!

Alperovich · 09-14-06, 04:07 PM

yea go lowest all around.

badintentions · 09-14-06, 07:38 PM

its a lot lower than you might think. if you are looking for a close to stock ride go with the higher perch up from and middle in rear (thats how it comes out of the box?) but if youu do go low all around get a good camber kit front and rear or be prepared to go through some tires

koolkid · 09-14-06, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by badintentions

its a lot lower than you might think. if you are looking for a close to stock ride go with the higher perch up from and middle in rear (thats how it comes out of the box?) but if youu do go low all around get a good camber kit front and rear or be prepared to go through some tires

who makes a camber kit for our cars ?

badintentions · 09-14-06, 08:50 PM

i think google does. actually i cant remember the name off the top of my mind. tire-rack sells them, but i'm sure you can find them cheaper than there.

*hnic* · 09-14-06, 08:57 PM

google makes camber kits?

SPC makes a camber kit for Legends

Alperovich · 09-14-06, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by badintentions

its a lot lower than you might think. if you are looking for a close to stock ride go with the higher perch up from and middle in rear (thats how it comes out of the box?) but if youu do go low all around get a good camber kit front and rear or be prepared to go through some tires

ur kidding right? just putting on the lowest perch will not eat the tires. now if you drop it alot, thats another story. the lowest perch is about a 1in drop, i had that with stock springs, there was not much camber change to mess anything up. Now I do recommend getting the Toe adjusted becuase THAT will cause was major tire wear. But again with the change you will have with the Koni's shocks it wont be bad at all.

Blackend · 09-14-06, 09:17 PM

Don't the sport kit springs have a 1.1 inch drop too though? With lowest perch settings on the shocks and those sport kit springs, you'll need to get a camber kit up front. Go with the SPC Ball Joint kit and I would suggest finding a Firestone close by and purchasing their lifetime allignment if you can find it for under $200. I've used mine like 4 times in the year that I've bought it...just for piece of mind!

Alperovich · 09-14-06, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackend

Don't the sport kit springs have a 1.1 inch drop too though? With lowest perch settings on the shocks and those sport kit springs, you'll need to get a camber kit up front. Go with the SPC Ball Joint kit and I would suggest finding a Firestone close by and purchasing their lifetime allignment if you can find it for under $200. I've used mine like 4 times in the year that I've bought it...just for piece of mind!

yea buts its with the springs and shocks 1.1 drop. I'm dropped around 3" in the front and no camber adjustment just toe. my tire is almost even!

Blackend · 09-14-06, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Alperovich

yea buts its with the springs and shocks 1.1 drop. I'm dropped around 3" in the front and no camber adjustment just toe. my tire is almost even!

I'm wondering if rim/tire selection has anything to do with that because I'm on H&R and lowest perches and I was about 3 degrees negative in the front, and close to 2 in the rear until I installed the SPC...

You're rockin the LS/GS rims right?

Alperovich · 09-14-06, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackend

I'm wondering if rim/tire selection has anything to do with that because I'm on H&R and lowest perches and I was about 3 degrees negative in the front, and close to 2 in the rear until I installed the SPC...

You're rockin the LS/GS rims right?

yea with toyo proxes. it might if your rims are wider, the camber will be worse. or atleast less tire should be touching the ground.....

swift · 09-14-06, 10:54 PM

brian i am slammed in the front on my 40 offset rims without camber adjusted and did not see wear. the only wear was in back because of my toe..

I adjusted the toe in front to zero and the toe in rear i can't at this moment.

Ps- feels waaaay better.

badintentions · 09-14-06, 11:56 PM

no koni kit is 1.1" on the highest setting its 2"+ on the lowest (especially when the springs break in" i went through a set of tires about every 7,500 miles. the rears seemed to wear faster. if you want to save some money and not get a camber kit go for it. i was at around 3 degrees of negative in the front and 1.75 degree in the rear at the lowest all around. I would say if you are not gonna track your car there is no need to have all that negative camber.

eddy · 09-22-06, 03:51 AM

so sounds like installing the kit out of the box (highest front/middle rear) will be close to oem stance and no need for camber kits...I like the sounds of that.

But will it be enough drop? Anyone got pics with this setting?

09-14-06, 03:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
eddy negro es bueno Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 106 Car 1: 1992 LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	ready to install Koni Suspension Kit... perch question I just got my Koni Suspension Kit from shox.com (thanks Arthur). It's seems a lot are going with lowest perch front and middle rear. Will this work if I want to keep the Stock Stance (rear a bit higher)? Suggestions or pics of this kit with 18's would be appreciated! __________________ JDM Type I Telion TI Chip MLS Copy Bar Koni Suspension Kit 5zigen Super-6 18x7.5 +48 - For Sale - G2 Sedan Floormats (grey)

09-14-06, 04:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,982 Car 1: 94 DM GS Car 2: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD :( Car 3: 99 2.3CL 5spd iTrader: (19)	yea go lowest all around. __________________ ~Alex \

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badintentions Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltona/miami, FL Posts: 1,134 Car 1: 1994 gold Legend 6spd 2dr. Car 2: 1956 mg td-sold Car 3: 03 RC51 iTrader: (4)	its a lot lower than you might think. if you are looking for a close to stock ride go with the higher perch up from and middle in rear (thats how it comes out of the box?) but if youu do go low all around get a good camber kit front and rear or be prepared to go through some tires __________________ 94 l gold 6 spd -Ranger Joe CAI -obx headers -polished intake manifold -Bayou stage II -FUT's lower tie bar brace -Magnaflow exhaust -MLS strut bar -5spd clutch and flywheel -Ksport coilovers -Addco rear sway -17" Arospeed rs-gt 94 l sedan 5spd.(totaled)

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badintentions Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltona/miami, FL Posts: 1,134 Car 1: 1994 gold Legend 6spd 2dr. Car 2: 1956 mg td-sold Car 3: 03 RC51 iTrader: (4)	i think google does. actually i cant remember the name off the top of my mind. tire-rack sells them, but i'm sure you can find them cheaper than there. __________________ 94 l gold 6 spd -Ranger Joe CAI -obx headers -polished intake manifold -Bayou stage II -FUT's lower tie bar brace -Magnaflow exhaust -MLS strut bar -5spd clutch and flywheel -Ksport coilovers -Addco rear sway -17" Arospeed rs-gt 94 l sedan 5spd.(totaled)

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hnic Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,113 Car 1: 2004 Acura 3.5RL Car 2: 1998 Acura 3.5RL iTrader: (0)	google makes camber kits? SPC makes a camber kit for Legends __________________ Will all ugly people please be quiet!? LS430 is coming

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09-14-06, 11:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
oMaiR aclegend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississuaga, ON Posts: 738 Car 1: 92 LS Car 2: 95 Legend LS iTrader: (0)	go with the lowest perch in the rear too...i got it set in the middle it looks almost stock!

09-14-06, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
Blackend Blackend Motorsports Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DFW Area Posts: 4,124 Car 1: Blackend Motorsports Car 2: 1995 LS Coupe iTrader: (23)	Don't the sport kit springs have a 1.1 inch drop too though? With lowest perch settings on the shocks and those sport kit springs, you'll need to get a camber kit up front. Go with the SPC Ball Joint kit and I would suggest finding a Firestone close by and purchasing their lifetime allignment if you can find it for under $200. I've used mine like 4 times in the year that I've bought it...just for piece of mind! __________________ NALM NAZI We Brought Them We Broke Them We WILL Rebuild Them Better! G2 Legend Engine Dampers NOW IN STOCK! Click Here!

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swift Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern,WI/Chicago,IL Posts: 4,291 Car 1: 92' legend coupe 5spd Car 2: 94' coupe auto Car 3: 91' Smacura iTrader: (8)	brian i am slammed in the front on my 40 offset rims without camber adjusted and did not see wear. the only wear was in back because of my toe.. I adjusted the toe in front to zero and the toe in rear i can't at this moment. Ps- feels waaaay better.

09-14-06, 11:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
badintentions Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deltona/miami, FL Posts: 1,134 Car 1: 1994 gold Legend 6spd 2dr. Car 2: 1956 mg td-sold Car 3: 03 RC51 iTrader: (4)	no koni kit is 1.1" on the highest setting its 2"+ on the lowest (especially when the springs break in" i went through a set of tires about every 7,500 miles. the rears seemed to wear faster. if you want to save some money and not get a camber kit go for it. i was at around 3 degrees of negative in the front and 1.75 degree in the rear at the lowest all around. I would say if you are not gonna track your car there is no need to have all that negative camber. __________________ 94 l gold 6 spd -Ranger Joe CAI -obx headers -polished intake manifold -Bayou stage II -FUT's lower tie bar brace -Magnaflow exhaust -MLS strut bar -5spd clutch and flywheel -Ksport coilovers -Addco rear sway -17" Arospeed rs-gt 94 l sedan 5spd.(totaled)

09-22-06, 03:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
eddy negro es bueno Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 106 Car 1: 1992 LS Sedan iTrader: (1)	so sounds like installing the kit out of the box (highest front/middle rear) will be close to oem stance and no need for camber kits...I like the sounds of that. But will it be enough drop? Anyone got pics with this setting? __________________ JDM Type I Telion TI Chip MLS Copy Bar Koni Suspension Kit 5zigen Super-6 18x7.5 +48 - For Sale - G2 Sedan Floormats (grey)

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