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Dino suspension

Discussion in '206/246' started by raywong, Dec 23, 2004.

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  1. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

    Aug 29, 2004
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    I think it is time for new suspension, are there any choice other than the Koni? Where should I buy it from? Should I change the springs and the bushes too?

    Raymond
     
  2. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

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  3. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Doing this as we speak on my car.

    Bushes, yep, shocks (Koni), and springs. Check ball joints while it's all apart to make sure they are ok, although I'm told lowers can tend to degade, uppers are usually ok, mine were all ok. Son't forget the sway bar bushes, too.

    I got most of the parts at www.superperformance.com, but if I had to do it again, I'd get springs and bushes from www.owners.Ferrari.com they ship fast, cost is similar, a little higher, but sometimes Mike sends crap that just doesn't work right. I got springs from him that I had to replace with stuff from Ferrari becauase they were sized wrong. Also, mike claimed they are "uprated", but they measure exactly the same as the factory springs, so, no uprating at all.

    Konis are Konis, shop them for price.
     
  4. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

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    Dave,
    I'd hate to wait 6 weeks for the shipment just to find out the parts don't fit.
    I will check the dealer's price.

    Raymond
     
  5. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Everything I got from Mike worked except the Springs. However, Mike is also closed at Superperformance for another three weeks, making it hard to get parts from him right now.

    I'd go with Ferrari UK.

    DM
     
  6. raywong

    raywong Formula Junior

    Aug 29, 2004
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    I tried to order the removable top gaskets from Reoriginal but they usually answer my email a few weeks later. I guess my order is too small.
     
  7. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I know you have time zone issues, but, if possible a phone call to Matt at re-originals will work wonders. He doesn't always answer emails right away.

    Also, sometimes a fax is effective with him. But, I've never had a problem with placing an order and getting a response.
     

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