Shock absorbers

Mr. C. · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 06:38 AM

I am about to order new shocks for my Nuova Giulia Super 1300 Berlina. (There are Spanish noblemen with shorter names than this car).
I am wondering if Konis are worth the extra money. It would cost $400 more for Koni's and that is enough to rejet a Weber.
Can anyone comment on Koni vs stock or vs KYB?
Thanks
MrC

74GTVEEE · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 07:02 AM

I have had very good luck with adjustable spax. You can order from RH Hurtienne in Germany. Excellent prices on Spax, Koni and Bilstien. I chose the Spax because you do not have to remove the shock for the adjustmenthttp://www.alfahurtienne.de/htdocs/english/index.htm

Mr. C. · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 10:23 AM

Hi 74gtvee,
Thank you very much for the address of this great parts supplier in Germany. After months of trying to explain my car to parts guys in the US, I ring up this guy's web page and poom there is a picture of a Nuova Giulia Super 1300 Berlina.
I asked a question about the grill for the car and got answer already.
I owe you one.
MrC

Schuey · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 11:18 AM

I just ordered two rear Koni shocks for my 74 gtv from Linea Rossa in Florida at $85 each, best price anywhere.

74GTVEEE · #5 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 11:41 AM

Glad I could help Mr. C.

Zal

Azzurri GTV · #6 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 12:50 PM

I need some new shocks for my 74 GTV and i was wondering what brand is better Spax or Koni? What is the difference? Thanks

74GTVEEE · #7 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 01:21 PM

More of a matter of preference. I chose the Spax because of the external adjustment. The Koni's have to be removed for any changes. See the attached thread Koni adjustment

Azzurri GTV · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 04:41 PM

74 GTVEEE
How is the ride of the Spax shocks? Do you like them?

74GTVEEE · #9 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 05:13 PM

The Spax shocks have 14 adjustments. You can get a nice firm comfortable ride to a very stiff very non-compliant ride. I really like the shocks and at the advice of RH Hurtienne chose these over the Spax or Bilstiens.

Do a Spax search on google to see what others take on these are. My .02 is probably worth just that.

Azzurri GTV · #10 (**permalink**) 05-22-2003, 05:24 PM

Thanks for the info

**bcrdukes** · #11 (**permalink**) 03-01-2009, 05:00 PM

Bump on a 6 year old thread but where can I buy Spax shock absorbers in the USA/Canada? Do they still make them for a 78 Spider?