missing a part for my koni shocks?

[MWAKU]

was reading through an article and i don't have this part

http://is.rely.net/1-92-88598-l-LqAui19u6B4ooZbE2EYsA.jpg

i have the ring height adjusting perch thing, but then i don't have that part? apparently this is meant to go ontop of that, which then hold the big spring base thing.

does the 5th gen prelude need this part? :S

if so im ****ed, where can you get it LOL :(

[EK1.6LCIV]

Fulcrum is the main dealer for Koni as there arent many around, not sure if they need that circlip or not, would assume they would, best off giving Fulcrum an email message, shouldn't take long for a reply at all

[MWAKU]

I emailed TopPerformance about it, and im awaiting a reply, since i had to give them the part number and forgot

anyway according to the Koni website


80 Series perch support ring

This ring is a flat support ring used in some KONI 80, 8010, 8040, 8041, 8042 Series applications.

Size: 42mm ID

Price: $24.33

Availability: In Stock


They have it in stock? But i don't know if i need it or not, as some people said i don't.

[BluEG]

When i bought my yellows for my eg5 6 months ago they never came with any and i havent had any probs.

[bennjamin]

i too have purchased and installed many sets of konis on various applications/cars - some had this ring some didnt. The spring perch , as long as captive (spring wont move when static) will support teh spring fine. Dont worry.

[MWAKU]

Ahhh ok, thanks guys. Appreciate it!


From: toper@toperformance.com.au
To: *
Subject: RE: Website Enquiry
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:37:41 +1000

Michael,



The part number you quote (front) is normally supplied for the earlier Prelude’s but will fit you car providing the spring seat is at the correct height.

As long as there is a small recess on the under side of the spring seat, to fit over the square section circlip, you will not need the ring (as pictured).



Keep in mind we do not offer warranty on private import part numbers such as you have.



Regards,

Barry

Toperformance-Koni



From: *
Sent: Thursday, 1 October 2009 11:43 AM
To: toper@toperformance.com.au
Subject: RE: Website Enquiry



To Barry,

8041.1154SP3 - NEUSPEED/Koni Shock Front
8041.1155SP3 - NEUSPEED/Koni Shock Rear

I purchased them privately, but i just wanted to know if i needed that part or not, as i purchased them brand new through Rennenhaus. As a few people have told me i do not need that part as the adjusting perch holds strong against the shock. If you may be able to tell me if i need this part or not?

Cheers

Michael


> From: toper@toperformance.com.au
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> Subject: RE: Website Enquiry
> Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:38:35 +1000
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> Hi Michael,
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> Can you tell me the part number of the shock absorber please.
> Where did you purchase them?
>
> Regards,
> Barry
> Toperformance-Koni
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> I recently got a hold on a set of your Koni Yellow shock absorbers for my
> Honda Prelude 1999, but it may appear i may be missing a part for it. I am
> missing the ring that is meant to go on top of the height adjusting perch
> ring.
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> I am not 100% sure i need this part, as i realized i was missing this part
> when i read an article on how to install them, but on a Honda Integra. As
> these are two different cars i am not sure if i require the part or not
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> The following link has a picture of teh part i may be missing
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> If i do require this part, would i be able to source one from one of your
> distributors?
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> Thankyou.
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[Bludger]

i too have purchased and installed many sets of konis on various applications/cars - some had this ring some didnt. The spring perch , as long as captive (spring wont move when static) will support teh spring fine. Dont worry.what if I like going over jumps with my honda?

[bennjamin]

what if I like going over jumps with my honda?

as long as the spring is held static....it will take anything you can give it.




BUT if you have too low springs which are loose when the shock is un-loaded , there is every chance it can pop out.

[SiReal]

my konis and my mates konis didnt have that ring. so long as ur perch sits on top of the circlip properly, u probably dont need it. IMO.

the only time we needed it was when we installed skunk2 coilover sleeves and we ordered them separately from skunk2.

[MWAKU]

Sweet cheers everyone!

So, the silver bigger ring thing, where the springs sits, is that mean't to rotate around? like i haven't installed the springs in it yet, but yeah just wondering. doesn't look very firm.