Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: jameshoward on December 09, 2018, 14:38:41

Title: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: jameshoward on December 09, 2018, 14:38:41

Hi All,

I did a long drive yesterday ostensibly to burn off some fuel to replace with ethanol-free to store for the winter. Driving the car pretty hard at high speeds and with some decent twisting roads, I was reminded how much the car nose dives into corners, and when braking.

I have OEM Bilsteins on the front and Koni Classic adjustable shocks (set at 2 turns) on the rear. I want to replace the Bilsteins with Konis but am confused about the correct PN.

I wondered if anyone had used them and had the correct PN for the adjustable shocks?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

JH

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: Peter h on December 09, 2018, 20:33:18

Yes, it's the big problem if you drive a little faster. I change the spring with Mechatronic and it's much better.
But Mechatronik don't sell them anymore.
I think the original Bilstein for the pagoda are not the big problem.
Peter

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: Shvegel on December 09, 2018, 21:15:58

http://www.slmarket.com/custom-springs-for-your-mercedes-benz/

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: Peter h on December 09, 2018, 21:50:30

Yes, I think that's the better way.  8)
Peter

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: MP on December 10, 2018, 10:07:05

I have Olson springs, they are not cheap but work well, no nose diving and I use standard shocks.

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: mdsalemi on December 11, 2018, 18:38:34

Sometimes the best answer about [insert manufacturer name] is by contacting [insert manufacturer name].

Thus in the case of Koni, in their current North American fitment guide for the W113:

http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAmerica/Products/Cars/List/?t=KoniPartSearch&q=1969&m=500&mk=26&mt=1

They only have one shock available: the Special D.

Part number for front: 80-1415
Part number for rear: 80-1416

It is a special order item, thus you may have to search for someone who might have to order it for you.

Title: Re: Koni adjustable shocks for front - PN anyone?
Post by: jameshoward on December 26, 2018, 14:36:48

Thank you all for your replies. From what I've read here then, it seems as though I should be looking at springs. I've looked at the Olsen ones and they're bloody expensive. I'll look at the shocks further and will post back.

If anyone has a set of Olsens they're not using and would sell on I'd be interested. I think I'd only need the fronts.

Thanks.