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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Bilstein v. Koni

Posted by: ehokana May 4 2014, 02:40 AM

I really hope this doesn't turn into a "what kind of oil" type of thread. I am ordering suspension parts for my resto and was curious what people preferred between Koni's and Bilstein's on 914's.

My 951 had Koni's all around and I really liked how the car felt with them but there seems to be quite a preference for the Bilstein stuff in the 914 crowd. Right now, I'm leaning toward Bilstein HD's but would like opinions for either. Is there any advantage in choosing one over the other in a car that is just a weekend toy? I don't plan on tracking the car at all or going for all-out performance.

Posted by: r_towle May 4 2014, 06:51 AM

Bilstiens are very stiff and there is no adjustment.
Koni adjustables allow you to go from a sport ride to a soft street ride.

Doing it again, I would go for konis de to the adjustability.

Rich

Posted by: speed metal army May 4 2014, 09:59 AM

Koni adjustables are sweet..

Posted by: Luke M May 4 2014, 10:08 AM

I had Koni yellow adjustable sport shocks on several cars that I've owned.
I loved the ride quality, adjustable (soft/stiff) and never had a problem with them.
I have a new set ready to go on my 6 when it's done.

Posted by: aircooledtechguy May 4 2014, 11:37 AM

I'm a huge fan of the Koni Yellow adjustable shocks. I typically have mine on the soft setting. If I am about to do some aggressive driving, a simple turn at each corner and the entire attitude of the car changes.

It's too bad that adding Konis doesn't make my car accelerate out of the corners quicker. . .

Posted by: wndsnd May 4 2014, 07:13 PM

Bilsteins all around and the ride is extremely stiff.

When it is time for replacements I am shifting to adjustable Koni's.

John

Posted by: ehokana May 4 2014, 10:24 PM

I'm surprised that everyone seems to be saying Konis. Apart from the adjustability, what differences would there be- are bilsteins as stiff as the konis in the sport setting?