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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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Hi all,

I got a Koni adjustable kit from a PF member last year, and have discovered one of the springs has broken.

Does anyone know if I can stick another manufactured spring on there, or does it have to be a Koni ... I'd rather avoid taking the lot apart, just replace the spring (or both front springs) if possible.
I don't mind paying a little extra to keep them matched ... just wondering if it matters what make of spring to get (suggestions ?)
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Best to get two new springs mate and they dont have to be koni
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Old Jan 16, 2007 | 01:05 PM
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Theoretically, you can replace the springs in pairs, though it is more sensible to replace the set, unless you know for sure what they are.

I can supply -25mm Cobra springs that a few people on here (me included) use for £95 inc delivery.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Is that a set of 4 25mm springs for £95 ?
Are cobra any better/different to Koni ?

Just found the post that I repsonded too on here in March '06, and its Koni adjustables at the front and Ford badged adjustables at the rear.
... aparently the springs were spec'd by Ahmed Bayjoo

I wouldn't mind it being lowered, but having the 3" bore Mongoose exhaust and the roads down here don't really get along all too well if I had it lowered ... I think

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pffftt .... Christian, having a day off are we ? :P
Just phoned APT, about if the delivery charge would change to the Isle of Wight, and the guy said it would be best to ask you ?
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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as said her, go for 2 new ones
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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I'll be phonining APT this afternoon ... just a warning Christian
Any idea how much it would be just for the 2 front springs, and whats the likelyhood of getting them by tomorrow ?
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:43 PM
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I must be doing something wrong.
Can't find any site online that sells the Koni springs (searched for 3 hours so far), or sites that do list the springs don't list any ealier than mk5 Escort.

The UK Koni office hasn't called me back with a price on the springs, they said the main office is always slow at phoning back.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Most Koni suspension kits for RST are anyhow sold with other springs than Koni badged. Don't really think Koni even makes springs themselves.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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they certianly didnt use to, but are now advertising there own make Springs. Whether they actually make them, who knows.


I have a brand new set of rear cobra's for sale, front ones soon too. Are very nice quality.

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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 12:04 PM
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Nice quality, but you're selling them ?

Christian - Do you do Cobra front springs ?
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