re. Koni questions - struts

[Robert Deis]

On Thu, 27 Jun 2002, Ben Swann wrote:

> Here are some part numbers I got awhile back.
>
> Model: 5000 Sedan/Wagon/Turbo (Incl. Quattro) Year: 84-88
>
> KONI
> Front: 86-2149
> Rear: 80-2762 - these are the red - special "D"

When I bought mine, the guy said that the yellows weren't listed for t44,
but that the part number would be the same as the reds with the word
"Sport" appended.

> I have the reds installed on the rear of the charcoal wagon and they are
> just fine on the lowest setting.  The yellows I understand are very stiff
> and lowest setting about as firm as the reds highest setting.

I was told that if you measured the red from 1-5, the yellows would be
about 3-8. <shrug>

When I called Koni he had good reccomendations for what setting to use
with what springs.


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