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FIATLOVE
10-01-2004, 03:50 PM
Can somebody help me, what is the difference between red and yellow KONI suspension dampers?

Is it red=oil, yellow=gas, or what???

My Fiat feels like it need either new dampers in front, or maybe both new dampers and new bushings.. :o

DCsplash
10-01-2004, 04:36 PM
Hi mads :wave:

Not sure on all the differences but very basically, reds are for comfort, and yellow for sports. The yellows can be adjusted for stiffness without removing from the car, endless hours of fun fine tuning :) ...

FIATLOVE
10-01-2004, 06:58 PM
Heya Mark :wave:

I was told to get red ones (why the heck do ppl think I'm a comfort driver just because I have a Fiat :rolleyes: )
So I need the yellow ones then, that's for sure, thank's alot for that info!

Last weeks the dampers have been bottoming out a couple times so I want new ones, I may go for a full new bushing set too (front)


Mads

SquiresAU
10-01-2004, 07:13 PM
Actually fellas, the red ones are adjustable also. I have a pair on the rear end of the torry. All you do is jack up the car theyre in, unbolt the lower end(making sure your suspension is NOT under load), and screw either clock or anti-clock for stiff/softer. Been a while since i did, so dont ask which way is which just yet. Still, makes for some good :racer: moments.