Shock absorber 1600 from 1969

[jayd]

Hello there, i just received my Roadster in France, bought in USA. I LOVE this car !

I have checked everything and it seems to be in perfect shape.

Only the suspension seem to be very soft, or only for me. The car is moving a lot, so i think i have to change them.

what would be your recommendations please ? I know they are KYB brand.

but which model and reference please ?

if i can buy them in France it would be better for me avoiding expensive delivery costs.

many thanks for your answers !

i will put some photos btw when the car will be cleaner cause after more than two months waiting in harbour, it's quite dirty.

i put some RB on it (15x6 and 15x7 at the rear) with 195x50 and it looks fantastic.

Kind regards

Jerome

[notoptoy]

The general consensus is to get the Koni's, there are several threads here, but Richard in the Netherlands may be your best bet at tracking down a set on your side of the pond.

[Skyman]

Some KYB's are more bouncy than the others depending on the model. I don't remember if it was the GR2's or the Gas Adjusts that were the bouncy ones. I had the Gas Adjusts on my car and have gone to the Konis. They are far less bouncy. I am actually going to turn them to full soft. They say KYB stands for "keeps you bouncing"

[mraitch]

Jayd
don't forgt to add your car to the registry - or update it if already there.

[Jimboz]

Sorry to bring up a dead thread, but...

Looking at buying some shocks pretty soon. I found the Gas-A-Justs for a great price, but would be willing to shell out more for Konis. Where the heck can you find them? I've found two associated part numbers, but neither were still in production.