Somebody order a batch of Koni shockers?

Hi Ron,

Going on to 300,000 kms without a rebuild is surely extraordinary. In my experience a set of (front) OEM shocks might last 80k on a modern, so these things must be well engineered indeed.

SydneyRoverP6B said:
When adjusting the Koni shocks, holding them in the correct orientation will prevent any problems with their functionality from occuring, both then and down the track. The local Koni importers were very clear about that when I purchased my first set from them way back in 1987.

Ron.
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That's something I'll keep well in mind for the install on Dad's car in Cape Town.
 
My 1970 V8 has woodhead shocks up front and koni at the back, don't know how that would handle as it has not been roadworthy in 10 years!
 
Coming in late, as usual. My car came with Koni reds on the front, woodhead-monroes on the rear , and the uprated ARB. No idea of the Koni type/model no, but would like to know what to look for when the time comes. The ride and handling is good, as in I have no issues with any aspect of damping or pothole handling. The ARB has noticeably improved (reduced) body roll in navigating roundabouts. Comparing the Rover (195-70 R14) to my Subaru GTB (215-45R18, with Bilsteins) its noticable how much the fatter tyres contribute to a softer ride. If I could find a set of 15" rims I would jump on them . The 127mm PCD is not common these days.
 
jp928 said:
Coming in late, as usual. My car came with Koni reds on the front, woodhead-monroes on the rear , and the uprated ARB. No idea of the Koni type/model no, but would like to know what to look for when the time comes. The ride and handling is good, as in I have no issues with any aspect of damping or pothole handling. The ARB has noticeably improved (reduced) body roll in navigating roundabouts. Comparing the Rover (195-70 R14) to my Subaru GTB (215-45R18, with Bilsteins) its noticable how much the fatter tyres contribute to a softer ride. If I could find a set of 15" rims I would jump on them . The 127mm PCD is not common these days.
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Hi John,

As far as I am aware, Koni only manufactured two factory types for the Rover, the red model and the black classic model. These shock absorbers can be completely rebuilt and/or modified to suit. I had my classics (which are on the front) uprated by 40%. If mine are anything to go by, you can easily put over half a million km on them and still have nothing to worry about. Shocks give tell tale signs when they're in need of repair/replacement. The car will float and oscillate over undulations rather than returning to state of stability and/or they will start leaking oil along with behavioural issues.

Ron.
 
Ron, thanks for the reassurance that I dont need to worry too much about the Konis wearing out in my lifetime!
Quattro - yes I know of them, but down here they are rarer than the proverbial, and shipping from UK would not be trivial.
Rimmers - $508 each. Set of 4 on ebay uk - GBP399 + GBP205 to ship, need refinishing. Not affprdable just now.
 
I had a set of koni classics in the Lowver, and they are superb. Still got them in fact, will send them out for a freshen up when I get around to it, presently quite low on the priority list.
 
Here is the end of my front konis, if anybody wants to know what to look for. Small box on left says "Special" above "D". Dont know how long they have been there, but still working fine, just need new rubbers.
 

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Peter,
Stiffer front swaybar (ie thicker) will give you what you want (less role same ride). The bar works only in cornering (and single wheel bumps) leaving the straight ahead position unchanged spring wise. I did try a rear sway bar (Kmac) but it actually made it worse not better. It was the design which was between the two rear lower links. it magnified single wheel bumbs and worsened bumps on cornering with no effect on sway. Later i worked out that the design was wrong. you need to mount the cross bar on the body or crossmember and have the levers trailing to meet the lower arms further along. Its on my list once the car is back on the road...
 
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