Re: [Chrysler300] Shocks - Koni

[Michael Moore <mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>]

Yes, he is talking about a Jaguar Roadster , E -Type O2S (Open Two Seat)  called here an XKE. He's sorry for the close association with 300E and he should have been more precise.

Mike Moore 
300H
On Jul 23, 2011, at 9:36 AM, Rich Barber wrote:

> Help me.  What?s an E type ?63?  Is he talking about a Jag?
>  
> Rich Barber
>  
> From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill Huff
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 9:25 AM
> To: Michael Moore; John
> Cc: Tony Bevacqua; Marshall Larson; Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; FWDLK
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Shocks - Koni
>  
>  
> I'd go for for 2 sets if they will fit my 58 DeSoto as well.
> 
> Bill Huff
> 
> At 7/22/201110:19 AM, Michael Moore wrote:
> >I restored a 63 E Type which had Koni shocks. I 
> >had them rebuilt by Koni. The car handles great.
> >I restored a 64 E Type (virtually identical) 
> >. I had put some expensive, but highly 
> >recommended shocks on the 64. I had both cars at 
> >the same time, The one with Konis handled and 
> >rode so much better, I replaced the "custom" 
> >shocks with Konis. It made a terrific difference.
> >Mike Moore
> >300H
> >On Jul 22, 2011, at 7:02 AM, John wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>To continue forward with this discussion about 
> >>shock absorbers at the 300 Club
> >>listserver:
> >>
> >>Koni once made front and rear shocks to fit our cars.
> >>
> >>I recall having read a thread on the Imperial 
> >>Club's website. I found it, and
> >>here it is, complete with misspellings:
> >>
> >>Tip from Philippe:
> >>Just a little story about shock absorbers, I 
> >>think that it could help you and
> >>the Imperial owners. Last year I bought a 57 wrecked Crown (no glasses, rust
> >>everywhere, transmission « out »). This car was neglected since 1966 so all
> >>the parts on it were never replaced with 
> >>aftermarket parts ! Except one thing
> >>: the shock absorbers! Maybe the original « Oriflow » weren't as strong as
> >>Chrysler said! I was very surprised when I 
> >>removed the shocks : they aren't «
> >>made in Brazil or Mexico » as actual sold by K....R or B......M. There are
> >>KONI shocks, a very reliable & famous make 
> >>(more expensive also). But I don't
> >>know if Koni make them always. Summit has Koni shocks on his catalog. I give
> >>you the reference (as they are the same from 57 to 65) : Front : 80 C 1229
> >>Rear : 82 1066 Date of manufacturing : 11/64 If 
> >>they are always manufactured,
> >>buy them and don't buy $80.00 for four : I bought 4 gaz charged absorbers
> >>(from kanter) : after one year, one was leaking and one was jamed ! Mexico
> >>made ...
> >> >>Follow-up from Dietmar:
> >> >>>You are right- KONI is the worlds best 
> >> qualitiy shock absorbers for street and
> >> >>>race cars. They will serve You a 100 000 
> >> miles without any complain. I use
> >> >>>them on my IMP 60 so this havy car dont 
> >> swim nor incline in the curve, I use
> >> >>>KONI an all sports car I have.
> >> >>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>>---
> >> >>>
> >>
> >>So I sent an email to Koni North America, 
> >>inquiring about the above mentioned
> >>part numbers. Here is the reply:
> >>
> >>From: "Mclaughlin, Paul - ITT Motion 
> >>Technologies" <<mailto:Paul.Mclaughlin%40itt.com>Paul.Mclaughlin@xxxxxxx>
> >>To: 
> >>"<mailto:spiers%40rocketmail.com>spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" 
> >><<mailto:spiers%40rocketmail.com>spiers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>
> >>Haven't had those part#'s for years... I think 
> >>u have to buy 50 cars sets each
> >>to get run made in Holland.
> >>
> >>Paul McLaughlin
> >>Koni Shock Absorbers
> >>ITT Corporation
> >>Racing Technical Sales Rep.
> >>1961A International Way
> >>Hebron, Ky. 41048
> >>800-922-2616 option 6
> >>
> >>---
> >>
> >>I checked on prices of Koni shocks. They are much more than the KYBs - for
> >>example, on Koni's website, a pair of front 
> >>shocks for a 1970 Dodge Challenger
> >>lists for $320/pair (online price, $240) and 
> >>the rear pair list for $380 (online
> >>price, $285). And they do go for upwards of $500/pair in some cases.
> >>
> >>To make the minimum order, I think it would be 
> >>difficult to convince a total of
> >>50 people worldwide, between both 300 clubs, 
> >>the Imperial Club, both Christine
> >>clubs, and all the members of the Forwardlook list, to drop $600 on a set of
> >>Koni shocks, when there are discussions of the 
> >>KYBs being far too expensive at
> >>over $100/set . . . and I wouldn't drive 
> >>another one of these cars without at
> >>least KYBs on it. The difference, to you who don't know, is like AM radio
> >>versus satellite radio.
> >>
> >>I personally would buy at least 2 sets of the Konis, after experiencing the
> >>profound difference of KYBs, and knowing the Konis are another quantum leap
> >>forward - I've only run them 65,000 miles on 
> >>one car I've owned (a '62 Morgan
> >>+4) and was very impressed. One important and 
> >>interesting feature of the Konis,
> >>is that they are adjustable for firmness/softness in their rebound action.
> >><http://www.koni-na.com/comp.cfm>http://www.koni-na.com/comp.cfm
> >>
> >>Cheers,
> >>
> >>John Spiers
> >>
> >>________________________________
> >>From: Bill Huff <<mailto:czbill%40cfl.rr.com>czbill@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >>To: Michael Moore 
> >><<mailto:mmoore8425%40aol.com>mmoore8425@xxxxxxx>; 
> >>Tony Bevacqua <<mailto:tonysru2%40comcast.net>tonysru2@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>Cc: Marshall Larson 
> >><<mailto:granitledge%40gmail.com>granitledge@xxxxxxxxx>; 
> >><mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >>Sent: Thu, July 21, 2011 9:27:35 PM
> >>Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Shocks.
> >>
> >>There are some H.D. choices out there. Not many cheap one though.
> >>
> >><http://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-Heavy-Duty-Shock-Absorber/dp/B001HIAMWU/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=300%7C2489&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Chrysler%7C39&Year=1970%7C1970&newCar=1&carId=001>http://www.amazon.com/Bilstein-Heavy-Duty-Shock-Absorber/dp/B001HIAMWU/ref=au_pf_pfg_s?ie=UTF8&Model=300%7C2489&n=15684181&s=automotive&Make=Chrysler%7C39&Year=1970%7C1970&newCar=1&carId=001
> >>
> >>Bill Huff
> >>
> >>At 7/21/201111:58 AM, Michael Moore wrote:
> >> >I installed those on my 300H and was grateful to get them.
> >> >I wish they were stiffer though.
> >> >Its almost as though there are no shocks on the car, but insofar as
> >> >I know, that's all thats available.I wish Koni made a set to fit.
> >> >Mike Moore
> >> >300H
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >On Jul 21, 2011, at 8:41 AM, Tony Bevacqua wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > KYB shocks. KG4507 and KG 5511 are the correct ones. I just made a
> >> > > purchase for my 57 (shocks are correct for 1957 to 1964, I believe).
> >> > > $116.32 for the 4 shocks, plus handling, etc.
> >> > > Tony
> >> > >
> >> > > -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: 
> >> <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> >> [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> >> > > Behalf Of Marshall Larson
> >> > > Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 8:26 AM
> >> > > To: <mailto:Chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com>Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >> > > Subject: [Chrysler300] Shocks.
> >> > >
> >> > > Any suggestions for an appropriate brand and model of shocks for a G. I
> >> > > don't need anything exotic, just proper 
> >> ride and to deal with the radials
> >> > > that are on the car. All suggestions appreciated.
> >> > >
> >> > > MN Marshall
> >> > >
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