Detroit3series
CEG'er
Sorry didn't see you reply. THmotorsports. They were short on fronts 8710-1368sport so I found a guy on Amazon and he checked the inventory and found two front konis. The front struts are gonna be the hardest to find.
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Rear Swaybar Upgrade and other General Suspension
- Thread starter Silntalrm
- Start date
contour_r_us
Hard-core CEG'er
Be aware of THmotorsports - if they don't have an item in stock, I would suggest you NOT order from them. I waited two months and still no springs for my son's '86 Celica. Same excuse heard every week - will be shipping in the next week.
BlackE1
Veteran CEG'er
Found Koni front on amazon sold by classicgarage. It appears they have only one left in stock.
http://www.amazon.com/Koni-8710-1368SPORT-Yellow-Adjustable-Sport/dp/B000ECJ5E6/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1413404196&vehicle=1998-54-635------------1-0&sr=1-1&ymm=1998%3Aford%3Acontour&keywords=koni+shocks
Also found them sold by amazon and ship in 1-4 months
http://www.amazon.com/Koni-8710-1368Sport-Sport-Contour/dp/B00361WTS6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1BN37CT879JB5CJAQNZ4
http://www.amazon.com/Koni-8710-1368SPORT-Yellow-Adjustable-Sport/dp/B000ECJ5E6/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1413404196&vehicle=1998-54-635------------1-0&sr=1-1&ymm=1998%3Aford%3Acontour&keywords=koni+shocks
Also found them sold by amazon and ship in 1-4 months
http://www.amazon.com/Koni-8710-1368Sport-Sport-Contour/dp/B00361WTS6/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1BN37CT879JB5CJAQNZ4
I am now thinking I may keep the car on stock springs and do just the rear sway bar and SFC's. Unless I find an insane deal on GC/koni setup or D2's its not worth it yet. The front struts are going bad but not undriveable at the moment.
Those prices are insane for the Koni's!
Those prices are insane for the Koni's!
BlackE1
Veteran CEG'er
I just installed the D2's but the car is not road worthy at this point so I can not comment on ride quality or handling improvements. But they do make the car look nice!
Detroit3series
CEG'er
Thmotorsports did good business with me. Maybe they figured out they can't exist AND screw ppl.
contour_r_us
Hard-core CEG'er
The word on a number of sites (Nissan site and a drifters site) is that they are great if the item is in stock. If not, prepare to wait for months in some cases - mine, then I cancelled after 3 months awaiting for lowering springs.Thmotorsports did good business with me. Maybe they figured out they can't exist AND screw ppl.
Detroit3series
CEG'er
Yeah i dealt with that on Amazon so i called them first.The word on a number of sites (Nissan site and a drifters site) is that they are great if the item is in stock. If not, prepare to wait for months in some case - mine, then I cancelled after 3 months awaiting for lowering springs.
contour_r_us
Hard-core CEG'er
Yeah i dealt with that on Amazon so i called them first.
Always a smart idea, as expectations are set. I did this as well, and they would tell me two more weeks....after you hear the same story 4 or more times, you can't help but start to wonder why your purchase hasn't arrived....ultimately I was told the springs were held up in Customs.......like I really care; just ship me my springs already!!! Cancelled order at that point (3 months).
Detroit3series
CEG'er
Yeah. When I called I got a guy's name (this was before putting the order in) and told him that I'd hold him to the expected time. In the event that time elapsed, I'd cancel and expect my refund within 3 to 4 days. I went through the same thing you went through with some company on Amazon for the KonisAlways a smart idea, as expectations are set. I did this as well, and they would tell me two more weeks....after you hear the same story 4 or more times, you can't help but start to wonder why your purchase hasn't arrived....ultimately I was told the springs were held up in Customs.......like I really care; just ship me my springs already!!! Cancelled order at that point (3 months).
I am now thinking that now may be the time to do all four struts and springs. My front strut mounts are sitting well above the frame and I have been hearing some clunking noises from up there. I don't have a picture, but I would say they are sitting 1/4" above the mounting point on the body.
contour_r_us
Hard-core CEG'er
Yeah. When I called I got a guy's name (this was before putting the order in) and told him that I'd hold him to the expected time. In the event that time elapsed, I'd cancel and expect my refund within 3 to 4 days. I went through the same thing you went through with some company on Amazon for the Konis
Yeppers, right with you. The absolute all time greatest customer service and prices have been with Autohaus AZ - http://www.autohausaz.com/?gclid=CMzwrt6pwcEC••••MgodknwAGA
I have used them for over 50 purchases of VW, Toyota, Ranger and Contour parts. They are admittedly limited in the amount of parts for some makes/models. You will NEVER have an issue that isn't immediately addressed - no drama and/or surprises.
Detroit3series
CEG'er
Thanx! Always excited to find a new sourceYeppers, right with you. The absolute all time greatest customer service and prices have been with Autohaus AZ - http://www.autohausaz.com/?gclid=CMzwrt6pwcEC••••MgodknwAGA
I have used them for over 50 purchases of VW, Toyota, Ranger and Contour parts. They are admittedly limited in the amount of parts for some makes/models. You will NEVER have an issue that isn't immediately addressed - no drama and/or surprises.
contour_r_us
Hard-core CEG'er
You are most welcome. I might mention my 50 + purchases from Autohaus AZ has been over a 10+ year period. Just the absolute best company to be found.