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      04-28-2011, 07:50 PM   #1
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HPA Koni SA Coilover Kit With New Threaded Body Front Struts

For those looking for an entry level coilover system for street/HPDE/Track, but don't want to settle for an off of the shelf coilover kit or spend $2K+ The wait is over! The HP Autowerks, Inc. Koni SA coilover system using Swift springs is here! Large selection of spring rates to suit your driving needs. Camber plates are optional and recommended but not required.

The kit consists of:

Koni/TCK Threaded Body Front Struts (Valved exclusively for TCK with more rebound damping)

Koni Yellow Rear Shocks


Spanner wrenches

Front Swift springs(various rates are available)

Front spring upper hats(camber plates and oem mounts are optional)

Rear threaded height adjusters

Rear Swift springs(various rates are available)

Swift thrust sheets/bearings
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      04-28-2011, 09:47 PM   #2
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That looks sharp Harold
Are bump stops included F&R or do you reuse oe?
What spring rates do you recommend for a dd that has M3 links and bushings yet may never see a track?
Can the rear dampers be had with external rebound adjusters ala Dinan?
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One more: how close to oe zsp height can you get with this set-up? Not interested in a 'slammed' car.
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That looks sharp Harold
Are bump stops included F&R or do you reuse oe?
What spring rates do you recommend for a dd that has M3 links and bushings yet may never see a track?
Can the rear dampers be had with external rebound adjusters ala Dinan?
You can see the bump stops in the front struts in the photo. Rear bump stops are reused.

336F and 672R for a DD.

Those will be available in a couple of months, but will add another $250 to the coilover kit. Plus the coilover kit will not be likely be on sale.

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One more: how close to oe zsp height can you get with this set-up? Not interested in a 'slammed' car.
You can get these to zsp ride height.
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Nice looking setup!
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did I miss the price?

edit: nvm. found them on your site
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      05-27-2011, 12:23 AM   #7
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did I miss the price?

edit: nvm. found them on your site
Check it out on our web store!
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any the koni shocks any different from the koni yellows we can buy sepepartly?
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All threaded body struts are gone! Only some original sleeve over style kits remains at the current sale price!
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All threaded body struts are gone! Only some original sleeve over style kits remains at the current sale price!
woo I nabbed the last 3

You guys better jump on these things, its the ONLY suspension I sell now for the I model cars...you just cant go wrong with it!
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aw.... that is a nice new design front threaded strut! i wish you had that design when i bought mine... and with the old design, i adjusted it to the lowest as possible but still have 1 finger gap left in the front... anyway i can go lower?
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not too informed on suspension components, but would this be a better alternative to kw v2's?
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aw.... that is a nice new design front threaded strut! i wish you had that design when i bought mine... and with the old design, i adjusted it to the lowest as possible but still have 1 finger gap left in the front... anyway i can go lower?
Yes, you can go lower. Either with camber plates or a slightly shorter static height front springs.

We designed around 1" of lowering from stock for best handling performance.

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not too informed on suspension components, but would this be a better alternative to kw v2's?
The KW V2 is no comparison here as it uses oem profile springs with a progressive rate that is too soft. It's a great kit if you are looking to simply lower your car and have damping adjustments.

We also offer a KW V series Swift spring conversion kit if you own KW V series already.
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Yes, you can go lower. Either with camber plates or a slightly shorter static height front springs.

We designed around 1" of lowering from stock for best handling performance.

hi harold, can you specific more? what do you mean by slighly shorter static height front springs? don't all Swift springs are same/similar height? thanks!

i figured maybe i will try some meaty tires vs low profile tires to eliminate the 1 finger gap down the road =) im running 225/40/18 at the moment, i think 235/40/18 should fix it...
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you can buy shorter springs, which would make the car sit lower at the same height adjustment on the strut.
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Installed my first set today...looking sharp and I still have about 1" suspension travel before touching the bumpstop in the front. Wheel to fender height is set about 23" all around. Not sure what ground to fender height is though.

Its slightly lower that ZSP....and the customer loves the car! We are just about done with suspension mods (has all M components and now this), next up is M3 sways and we are done with that for now
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Installed my first set today...looking sharp and I still have about 1" suspension travel before touching the bumpstop in the front. Wheel to fender height is set about 23" all around. Not sure what ground to fender height is though.

Its slightly lower that ZSP....and the customer loves the car! We are just about done with suspension mods (has all M components and now this), next up is M3 sways and we are done with that for now
That would be me . Rides great! Perfect combination of spring and strut. Very smooth. Took her out on a 100 mile run the next day. Absorbed bumps very comfortably. I had stock suspension ZSP with non run flats before the HPA koni's and the ride was still a bit harsh over bumps. With the HPA koni's...loving it. As Matt said, M3 sways would be next, but the downpipes first....

I have about an 1" gap b/n the wheel and fender. I'm gonna measure the wheel to fender and post up when I get a chance later.

Thanks Matt, good work as always.
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^ can you post pics as well...thnx.

Harold: When you said you can get shorter springs, are you saying that clearance (fm bumpstop) won't be compromised. If so will it work for the Tckline true match as well?
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if you lower the car (shorter springs or otherwise), you will reduce travel. There isn't a way around that with a traditional type strut design. Though you might be able to raise the top mount (giving the bump stop more room). But you'd need to remove the factory strut braces to make room for that.

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Wow, looks like a great kit with good prices too. If my car was still stock I'd probably get this. The only thing is it's not the easiest thing to adjust the rear shocks. Regardless, looks like a good kit!
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Wow, looks like a great kit with good prices too. If my car was still stock I'd probably get this. The only thing is it's not the easiest thing to adjust the rear shocks. Regardless, looks like a good kit!
Could you use the external adjustable Konis that Harold can find sometimes?
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Wow, looks like a great kit with good prices too. If my car was still stock I'd probably get this. The only thing is it's not the easiest thing to adjust the rear shocks. Regardless, looks like a good kit!
The external adjustable rears will be available sometime this summer according to Koni.
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