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RodneyWright
 Post subject: koni quality strikes again....
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:33 am 
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I ordered a new adjuster knob for the koni shocks/struts I have due the insert in the knob about to come apart. Wound up ordering from Koni directly for the low low price of $12. I received an email shortly after my order stating that my “parts order” could not be met and that I would receive it in about 8 weeks. Seriously? And you wonder why Koni is receiving a bad rap in the car mod world. Good thing I didn’t really have to have this. Koni needs to get their collective act together.

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MarcusMcRae
 Post subject: Re: koni quality strikes again....
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:56 am 
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Just use a socket. IIRC 6mm socket fits the shocks with the larger adj tab. That's what I used to use on the BMW because the koni adj would not fit down in the strut top.

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RobLupella
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:59 am 
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I may have extras. I could sell to you since they are apparently in short supply for the price of $25 LOL

I'll see how many i can find and if I have extra I'll bring it to Garyville

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JamesShort
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:55 pm 
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I have over 10 of them. $24.99 each ;).

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JamesMilko
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I'm pretty sure I have a few as well.
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RodneyWright
 Post subject: Re: koni quality strikes again....
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:25 pm 
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mine has the flat blade adjuster on the top of the shock. The small insert that goes into the knob is coming apart. Be glad to spring for a beer in exchange for one in good shape.

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MarcusMcRae
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RodneyWright wrote:
mine has the flat blade adjuster on the top of the shock. The small insert that goes into the knob is coming apart. Be glad to spring for a beer in exchange for one in good shape.


Yeah, use the socket. It fits.

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RodneyWright
 Post subject: Re: koni quality strikes again....
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ah, gotcha now. So assuming I ever get this knob, I'll just keep it boxed as a testament to Koni and their customer commitment.

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Vincent Keene
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RodneyWright wrote:
ah, gotcha now. So assuming I ever get this knob, I'll just keep it boxed as a testament to Koni and their customer commitment.


Epoxy the socket to the knob and it won't wear out.

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