Motivational Strut questions

johnand · Dec 11th, 2002, 04:21 PM

I am concidering getting the Motivational shortened struts (Non-coilover version). What spring rate are they valved for, or are they "valved to order"? Anyone know how well they will work with Gen1 Hypercoils? I already have the Gen1 coils, but would like to get the Gen2 later. Will the struts need to be revalved? How many inches are they shortened? Should I use the Koni bumpstops with them, or are they not needed due to the shortening?

myoung · Dec 11th, 2002, 04:29 PM

Call them

motivational1 · Dec 11th, 2002, 04:46 PM

They are a little over an inch shorter than stock or KYB AGX's. They can handle up to 350lbs. spring rate. They are adjustible for stock or after market springs. They do not have to be revalved. The Koni bumpstops will also help with the ride and save your struts from damage if they bottom out.

johnand · Dec 11th, 2002, 05:01 PM

Thanks Mike!

One more question: When the inserts wear out, can you (Motivational) rebuild them, or do I need to send them to a shop that works on Koni's?

motivational1 · Dec 11th, 2002, 05:22 PM

When and if they wear out a Koni shop will need to rebuild and revalve them. It runs about $130 each.

johnand · Dec 11th, 2002, 05:23 PM

Thanks again Mike!

hpro123 · Dec 12th, 2002, 03:22 AM

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Originally posted by motivational1
They are a little over an inch shorter than stock or KYB AGX's. They can handle up to 350lbs. spring rate. They are adjustible for stock or after market springs. They do not have to be revalved.

Mike,

I assume (judging from previous discussions about your shortened struts) that you are using the std red Koni inserts in those struts and do not modify the valving.

I know it may be proprietary info but would you happen to have available the damping rates/curves for those (front and rear)? Or anything in this issue that can be disclosed.

I would appreciate it if they were made "available".

Chris

motivational1 · Dec 12th, 2002, 11:37 AM

All I can tell you is that they can handle spring rates from 100lbs. to 350lbs. They do not have enough rebound to go any higher. If you are going to go coil overs I can build a bigger front assembly that can handle up to 450lbs. spring rate.

hpro123 · Dec 12th, 2002, 11:38 AM

Thanks.

Chris