Quote from: Beachbum957 on Today at 11:16We have been running the Koni inserts with OEM springs. They work very nicely and actually ride a bit better than OEM or KYB, and work better on rough roads.  They also last a very long time as a friend ran Konis with stock springs for over 90,000 miles and they were still working very well.

The only issues are finding someone to modify the stock strut housings which need to be cut, and getting the right specs for the cuts.  The information sheet with the inserts doesn't not have the right dimensions.  One other small issue is the bolt that holds the insert in the strut may hit the top of the sway bar mount at full extension.  That is not a concern in normal driving.

The KYB are also a good alternative with stock springs if you don't want to modify the old housings.

Somewhere on here there is a thread that mentions the incorrect info from Kone and also mentions the correction. Maybe search would find it if needed.

Quote from: furbern on May  2, 2024, 17:04I don't want to lower the car as I drive on some sketchy roads

I have a similar situation, so went for a standard setup.

Quote from: Craigjm on May  2, 2024, 23:30I've just done my shocks springs top mounts and drop links. KYB and standard springs. Makes a huge difference a complete refresh after a geo setup

Mine were done last year replacing 20 year old springs and shocks and without spending loads of money.

Quote from: furbern on May  2, 2024, 18:12Does anyone happen to know if the Koni inserts can be used with standard springs?

We have been running the Koni inserts with OEM springs. They work very nicely and actually ride a bit better than OEM or KYB, and work better on rough roads.  They also last a very long time as a friend ran Konis with stock springs for over 90,000 miles and they were still working very well.

The only issues are finding someone to modify the stock strut housings which need to be cut, and getting the right specs for the cuts.  The information sheet with the inserts doesn't not have the right dimensions.  One other small issue is the bolt that holds the insert in the strut may hit the top of the sway bar mount at full extension.  That is not a concern in normal driving.

The KYB are also a good alternative with stock springs if you don't want to modify the old housings.

great day yesterday - all back together

Still struggling getting the EMB to connect to my Win 98 VM so not fired it yet. Currently sat doing software stuff to try make it work and I might even give the Jag a wash in the sun

Hopefully I can make it work tomorrow and also fill the engine mounts with Sikaflex

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Quote from: inigopete on Yesterday at 20:15I know Flevas don't get a lot of love on here, but I've got a set on mine and they're great in pretty much all conditions I've come across. I've never lost grip or aquaplaned even driving in some really horrible conditions, they're quiet and efficient.

+1

Drove about 300 kms yesterday, including hectic city and tricky unmetalled caminos. Went surprisingly well. Not going to be a week before I take Belle out   

Wow what a mental night..
This:



Led me through many posts on here and spyderchat which led me to finding this:





Which I guess created a short that lead to the evap solenoid not working.

I tested the solenoid with a power pack and got my clicking sound so I think it works, and put it back together.



I then remembered reading about some posts how there was a 7.5 amp EF12 fuse  that kept blowing. So I had a look:



And sure enough:



So I replaced it with the kind that glow if they are blown.. should make future diagnosis easier..



Decided to run the car and then test to see if there was any pressure build up.
Turned car off, popped the fuel filler flap and... oh no.. flap would not open..   

Started a variety of investigations..








Left arm nicely shredded, and getting no where I had another look at the lever in the front.. and at last!




No idea how it came out of its spot.. maybe with all my wiring I must have done something...no idea.


Best flipping view ever 



And to finish it all off there was no hiss of gas when I opened the fuel cap! Yay! Now I just have to put the interior back together and again.. but that's for another day!

Hi all- thanks very much for the input!
I shall consider these all over the next week or so.. they'll only get bought post mapping. Speaking of which..
Ventured out a bit further today and managed to score a bunch of new error codes!

Got my usual running too lean malarky,
But then got heater circuit malfunction, which was new.. filled up with fuel and got a substantial hiss from the fuel tank- like way more than usual.
Cleared the codes and then got a P0443 evaporative emission canister purge valve- circuit malfunction canister purge valve malfunction.

Now, a while back when testing the bigger injectors I remember getting substantial "clicking" noises from the engine bay.. so I'm wondering if I need to test my purge valve...

I'm also thinking that since this is going standalone and the O2 sensors and purge valve solenoid can all be done away with it might not be worth pursuing at all..

I know Flevas don't get a lot of love on here, but I've got a set on mine and they're great in pretty much all conditions I've come across. I've never lost grip or aquaplaned even driving in some really horrible conditions, they're quiet and efficient.

However, I've only got the horrible cheap mis-matched set that the car came with to compare them to...

Quote from: jvanzyl on May  3, 2024, 21:59Thanks Alex - my wife might occasionally drive the car and it could be in rainy weather, she's by no means a fast driver etc but I'm assuming that if I said no faster than 60 in rainy weather then all should be absolutely fine?

If it's driven normally (wet or dry), there will be zero issues with your wife.

If she's interested in a bit of spirited driving, but you're not confident of her abilities in the wet, go for Uniroyal rain sports.

What you are looking for, unfortunately is a compromise.
With tyres, you can't have your cake and eat it I'm afraid.