[peakay]

Hey there,

I got a set of used Koni shocks for my Alfetta 78 Sport Sedan from another member and was surprised to find they are yellows for the front (short ones) and red/orange ones for the rear (long ones). I didn't think that would be good, but did a bunch of searching and found that wasn't unusual on a transaxle Alfa.

My question: Shoudl I put both sets full soft or the reds up a click? The car is running factory springs and I assumed I would set both to full soft. I called Koni and they said if I want the reds to more closely match the yellows, I'd adjust those up one click, but that wasn't accounting for any Alfa specific setting or preferences. My understanding from reading the boards is people like to set these cars with lots more roll stiffness up front and leave the back very soft.

So... both full soft or reds up a click? thanks!

 

[peakay]

@slowcreek: Car is looking great! :thumbup:

I have to say, I just put Bilstein on, and I'm wishing I'd kept the Koni. I'll let them settle as I don't have more than 200 miles on the car now, but they are currently too stiff.

Yep, been there with an old BMW. I prefer the Konis as they can go from soft to super firm -- its just a matter of adjusting.

I'm still looking for a rear set of Yellows for a Fetta if anyone has a set. thanks.