deviant Custom Koni Housing Pricing [Archive]

veilside180sx

01-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Currently I'm making housings for the following...S13/S14

Front Setup: S13/S14

Custom Housings $375 (includes housing, gland nut, powdercoating)
Fits the following dampers:
Koni 8611-1257
Koni 8610-1436

Rear Setup:

*S13
Housing can be made for Z32 fork mount
-Custom Housing $375

*S14
Housing Can be made for Z32 fork mount
-Custom Housing $375

On the rear of any of the setups you also have the option of running a Koni Yellow shock rather than the 8611/8610 setup. It works well, and helps keeps the cost down if you are on a budget.

Complete S14 setup (8611-1257 insert) with Z32 rear mounts

Assembled S13 Front with a Silk Road RMA8 for comparison. This is a V1 housing, which is 2 revisions old.

http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/959/medium/koni_silkroad_compare.jpg

turtl631

01-09-2008, 10:26 AM

What is the best way to run a Koni Yellow on the rear of an S14?

veilside180sx

01-09-2008, 10:29 AM

It bolts right up with the GC sleeve, are you using a camber plate Ross?

turtl631

01-10-2008, 10:33 PM

I forgot to include that I have Z32 uprights. I plan to use spherical bearing upper mounts both front and rear. I don't even have the stock suspension stuff anymore.

murda-c

01-16-2008, 09:03 AM

so you are able to get 8610 and 8611?

I'd like to know how much those would be right now for my s14 fronts.

veilside180sx

01-16-2008, 09:31 AM

I can get either one. The last ones I ordered I paid $162/ea and $259 respectively, but I'm working on getting better pricing.

tdm racer

02-20-2008, 08:16 PM

veilside180sx

02-20-2008, 10:12 PM

PM sent

a_ahmed

02-23-2008, 05:34 AM

lol@ "JdM yO"

Def

02-24-2008, 10:33 AM

Noob here...

How much would a set of 8611'sfor front and rear, with housings for 95 s14 stock hubs be, and would I have to outsource the g/c coilovers and tein camber plates? Are these still available?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but I'm torn between koni's and kw v3 suspension, and this is the only forum which doesn't cater to the drift crowd or the JdM yO.

Thanks.

The only thing I heard about the KW V3s that seemed "confirmed" is that the damper lengths are fairly long/tall - especially above the spindle mount up front. I think they were designed more along the lines of a mild lowering setup from stock. It works with other cars, but S chassis cars come stock absolutely jacked up, so you really do need to get an honest 3-4" lower to get the CG to a reasonable location.

I think you might run into travel issues with them.

tdm racer

02-28-2008, 01:12 PM

Thanks for the replies, I'm running kw's on my current auto-x 3rd gen mr2 and love the setup, but I'm really leaning into getting the konis for my s14. I was also wondering how to adjust the compression on the konis, ( i have the normal s14 rear suspension upright. ) if not maybe i'll just go with the 8610's on the rears.

veilside180sx

02-28-2008, 03:31 PM

I stand a better chance of making the rear S14 work for a standard upright, but unless your autox/road race class outlaws Z32...it really is better and easier all the way around.

tdm racer

02-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Well, I've checked, and for my local auto-x dsp or sm wouldn't allow for the z32 uprights, I'll go with the 8611 front and the 8610 rear combo with custom bodies, and ground controls, I was thinking of 6kg f 5kg rear, but do you have any suggestions. ( I know they can be easily changed later ) Is this a doable setup? if so, how much? how long?

veilside180sx

02-29-2008, 04:29 PM

PJ is running Z32 uprights, so it has to be allowed within SM rules.

PM sent on the other stuff

spool_sample

02-29-2008, 06:24 PM

PJ is running Z32 uprights, so it has to be allowed within SM rules.

PM sent on the other stuff

Really? I thought changing the suspension mounting points wasn't allowed?

tdm racer

02-29-2008, 08:18 PM

Really? I thought changing the suspension mounting points wasn't allowed?

I agree, From what I understand suspension points cannot be changed unless it's in some form of mod (em, dm, etc.) or prepared class.

Can you pm me with details, I haven't recieved the last pm yet, thanks.

spool_sample

02-29-2008, 08:43 PM

I agree, From what I understand suspension points cannot be changed unless it's in some form of mod (em, dm, etc.) or prepared class.

Yeah, that's what I thought... according to the Solo rulebook, 16.1.E:

Suspension components are unrestricted as long as they use the
original attachment points. For the purposes of this rule,
“suspension” is defined as any item that is designed to move
when a wheel is deflected vertically. This includes shocks and
struts, control arms, steering knuckles, uprights, etc., but not tie
rods, steering racks, and subframes. In addition, shock absorber/
strut upper mounts are to be considered suspension
components.

I would think that "original attachment points" means using stock or like-stock components, but you could argue that it means that you can't re-engineer the entire suspension (i.e. convert struts to double-wishbone).

Hmm... maybe Ace can clarify.

veilside180sx

02-29-2008, 09:07 PM

I agree, From what I understand suspension points cannot be changed unless it's in some form of mod (em, dm, etc.) or prepared class.

Can you pm me with details, I haven't recieved the last pm yet, thanks.

Sorry...I got sidetracked with helping my wife paint the house. I'll get it to you tonight though.

veilside180sx

03-04-2008, 06:10 AM

Yeah, that's what I thought... according to the Solo rulebook, 16.1.E:

I would think that "original attachment points" means using stock or like-stock components, but you could argue that it means that you can't re-engineer the entire suspension (i.e. convert struts to double-wishbone).

Hmm... maybe Ace can clarify.

I double checked with PJ and Z32 uprights are legal because they are outboard, and are listed in the "section" that spool sample quoted.

AceInHole

03-04-2008, 06:13 AM

I would think that "original attachment points" means using stock or like-stock components, but you could argue that it means that you can't re-engineer the entire suspension (i.e. convert struts to double-wishbone).

Hmm... maybe Ace can clarify.

The original attachment points are where moving peices attach to the chassis or subframe, not the suspension components themselves. This implies that anything outboard of the chassis-side mounts is unrestricted. The clarification within the rule specifically states that shocks, struts, control arms, knuckles, uprights, etc can be replaced.
It goes further to state that the upper mounts are considered suspension components, and can also be replaced. In theory you could stretch the rule to create an a-arm mount that bolts into the stock strut hat mount (leaving the original attachment point in place), but no one has gone so far as to attempt it AFAIK.

spool_sample

03-04-2008, 08:39 AM

The original attachment points are where moving peices attach to the chassis or subframe, not the suspension components themselves.

Ah, okay. That passage is a little ambiguous, and I basically read it as, "You can't completely change any of the mounting points anywhere, whether they attach to the chassis or are part of the suspension."

Blair

03-05-2008, 01:16 PM

Currently I'm making housings for the following...S13/S14/B13/B14

Front Setup: B13/B14/S13/S14

Custom Housings $375 (includes housing, gland nut, powdercoating)
Koni 8611-1257 (subject to price and availability at the time of order)
Koni 8610-1436 (subject to price and availability at the time of order)

How much for B13 rear housings?

McCoy

03-05-2008, 02:35 PM

My rear housings and 8611's arrived today... talk about fast service, richard shipped last night and I got them this morning :)

veilside180sx

03-05-2008, 03:02 PM

How much for B13 rear housings?

Same price as the others Blair. The B13 rears use the same flanges as the S13 fronts to offset them for increased clearance.

a_ahmed

03-16-2008, 11:29 AM

Help me in my thread I don't have AIM I only have MSN to talk... I created my thread...

veilside180sx

03-16-2008, 02:44 PM

I'll post in it when i get a bit to explain in depth...

Steve_S14

03-27-2008, 12:25 PM

so without the camber plates and gc coils, what would the price be for 8611 fronts and yellow rears for a 96 s14 with stock hubs

veilside180sx

03-28-2008, 07:14 AM

so without the camber plates and gc coils, what would the price be for 8611 fronts and yellow rears for a 96 s14 with stock hubs

PM sent

Steve_S14

03-28-2008, 11:29 AM

I didnt get any pm's :confused:

Clown

04-24-2008, 07:23 AM

Front Setup: B13/B14/S13/S14

Custom Housings $375 (includes housing, gland nut, powdercoating)Each or pair? :)

WilloW

04-24-2008, 08:39 AM

That's pricing for a pair.

Clown

04-24-2008, 03:50 PM

Thanks.

SOneThreeCoupe

04-26-2008, 05:05 PM

Thanks.

I was wondering the same thing, thanks for asking!

Clown

04-27-2008, 12:04 AM

Thanks for making me feel less stupid :D

a_ahmed

09-07-2009, 08:05 AM

Richard the ones you've built for me include Koni 8611-1257 front correct what about the rears? S13 z32 fork setup. I see you list the s14 z32 fork setup as 8611-1258. I am going to guess they are valved differently?

McCoy

09-07-2009, 08:50 AM

Ahmed, The S13 front/rear use the same koni insert. So that means you have (4) 8611-1257's

Graeter

11-23-2009, 05:54 PM

You want to PM me a price on everything needed for a full race setup. I think I might be better off going like koni 3011s or something like that, but I figure you`ll know.

Spring rates roughly:
12K front
10k rear

Mainly an autocross car, but will see some track. I already have koni short race bump-stops (left over from another koni/ground control setup), but I need everything else! Camber plates/Solid mounts in rear would be great too if you can get them!

Anyways, PM me!

half-fast

11-26-2009, 04:53 AM

Do you have any plans to make front housing for the B14?

veilside180sx

11-26-2009, 08:28 AM

Do you have any plans to make front housing for the B14?

I've made a few, but there really hasn't been a whole lot of interest for the b series.

SoSideways

11-26-2009, 01:37 PM

Richard, there are a couple of guys on my local forum that are on here too I think, or at least know of your housings, and were wondering when and if you will make more of the S13 ones.

I told them you were taking 6 weeks off for your newborn and recovering wife.

veilside180sx

11-26-2009, 05:50 PM

I am ready to start making them again.

My daughter is actually 8 weeks old now, and I have a little more time now.

Richard, there are a couple of guys on my local forum that are on here too I think, or at least know of your housings, and were wondering when and if you will make more of the S13 ones.

I told them you were taking 6 weeks off for your newborn and recovering wife.

SoSideways

11-27-2009, 11:36 AM

Oh ok, I'll tell them to email your or something then... could you PM me your email addy please?

veilside180sx

11-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Oh ok, I'll tell them to email your or something then... could you PM me your email addy please?

PM Sent

SoSideways

11-27-2009, 01:27 PM

Yes I got it! Thanks!

CodyAce

11-28-2009, 08:57 PM

Hi Richard:

97 S14 - Stock Rear Hubs

8611 front
8610 or yellow rear
and costs of all the goodies (gc parts, hats, plates)

....Essentially the same exact setup as Jim Shumacher :D Seems like he and I are always copying each other ;) Seems liek he and I have finally grown tired of our JDM tyte coilovers haha

veilside180sx

11-28-2009, 09:17 PM

hersheskuirt

12-03-2009, 05:38 PM

Just would like to know about how much it would cost for everything. They would be going in an s13 with stock hubs.

8611 front
8610 rear

Both with everything.

Thanks,
Brandon

veilside180sx

12-03-2009, 05:40 PM

Just would like to know about how much it would cost for everything. They would be going in an s13 with stock hubs.

8611 front
8610 rear

Both with everything.

Thanks,
Brandon

PM sent