71 Riviera shocks

Discussion in 'Race car chassis tech' started by Pierre Donard, Jun 3, 2012.

  1. Pierre Donard

    Pierre Donard Well-Known Member

    Hi, I wanna replace the front and rear shocks of my 71 Riviera. I need firm ones, because roads here in France are rarely straight ! Who can tell me where to find them ? Thank U.
     
  2. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Contact Eurofac France for a set of Bilstein shocks for your Riviera.
     
  3. Pierre Donard

    Pierre Donard Well-Known Member

    I've phoned them, but they aren't sure to have the right models for Rivieras...
     
  4. fastd

    fastd Well-Known Member

    i am going through this now. is it stock ride height? if not you will need to measure.

    i called bilstein. they referred me to their dealer/reseller: race car dynamics.

    619.588.4723

    jeff@racecardynamics.com
     
  5. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Pierre,

    If Bilstein France can't help you, you should contact KONI-France :Comp:

    I had red KONI's on my Riviera, I really liked the improved handling :TU:
     
  6. Pierre Donard

    Pierre Donard Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know the manufacturer references for
    -Bilstein front shocks
    -Bilstein rear shocks
    -Bilstein set of 4 shocks

    -Koni front shocks
    -Koni rear shocks
    -Koni set of 4 shocks

    Thanks !
     
  7. Bad Boattail

    Bad Boattail Guest

    Click the purple underlined text in my posting above :TU:

    KONI Special Products is located in the Netherlands, so you can send them an e-mail to inform about the right shocks for your car.
     
  8. Pierre Donard

    Pierre Donard Well-Known Member

    Thank U guys.

    The manufacturer references for
    -Koni front shocks is 8040-1087
    -Koni rear shocks is 8040-1088


    I have these Koni for my 1986 Jaguar XJ-S V12 (4 rear shocks !) and actually, they are very good.
     

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