Koni Coilover problem (broken spring) Update

[Burntaudi]

I purchased a used set of Koni Coilovers and one of the springs is broken. Any advice about what to do.

I've already Emailed Koni to see what they might do. I also Emailed the seller...he seems like a decent guy and would probably either refund my money or at least enough to replace the springs.

Any advice appreciated.

[EBG 18T]

broken spring? i gotta see a picture of this.

[Burntaudi]

I will post a pic later I'm going out of town for the day.

[pms]

You didn't heat the spring or cut it or anything like that did you? (best if you don't respond if the answer is 'yes') The only time I have ever heard of a coil spring "breaking" is when it was heated (to lower the car) which caused the spring to lose its temper and become brittle. Otherwise they usually can take quite a bit of abuse.

If it wasn't the result of some attempt to modify the spring, then I have to assume the failure was the result of a manufacturing defect, and the manufacturer should be willing to replace it (at worst, you would have to pay for shipping).

IMHO, FWIW...

[Burntaudi]

No I didn't cut or heat anything. I noticed the broken spring after getting home & cleaning them up. I talked to the seller. We agreed that we would work something out once I found out what Koni is willing to do.

[Burntaudi]

Update talked to Koni today. They hooked me up. They said pay shipping ($11.00) and they are sending 2 replacement rear springs.