Re: Spider shocks (Konis) & wheels

[Alan Lambert <gerard@xxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 21 Sep 1998, Eugene Yoo wrote:

> Any experiences with Koni yellows on the Spider? 

Reds at middle in front and minimum in rear seem fine, but they still 
give you a tight ride.

> I have an 84, and one of the big problems I have is that it's too rough 
> on NYC pavement (potholes
> and such).  I'd like to soften it up just a little bit around the city, but
> be able to keep it reasonably tight.  I think it's stock all around, and it
> seems uncomfortably tight.


If you think stock is too tight, you don't want Konis.

> 
> What kind of rubber is everyone else having on their cars?  Stock alloys,
> is it worth it to up the size to 15 or 16?  I'm keen on the Yokos since
> I've had them before, so I was thinking AVSi or A509.

Absolutely AVSi

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