 Bilstein v. Koni, Suspension upgrade question |
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| ehokana |
 May 4 2014, 02:40 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 11-August 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,237 Region Association: None  |
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. |
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| r_towle |
May 4 2014, 06:51 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,638 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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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 |
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| speed metal army |
May 4 2014, 09:59 AM
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Waiting for the rain to stop... Group: Members Posts: 1,068 Joined: 4-September 10 From: PNW Member No.: 12,137 Region Association: Canada |
Koni adjustables are sweet..
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| Luke M |
May 4 2014, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,389 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States
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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. |
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| aircooledtechguy |
May 4 2014, 11:37 AM
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The Aircooledtech Guy Group: Members Posts: 1,966 Joined: 8-November 08 From: Anacortes, WA Member No.: 9,730 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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. . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) |
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| wndsnd |
May 4 2014, 07:13 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States  |
Bilsteins all around and the ride is extremely stiff.
When it is time for replacements I am shifting to adjustable Koni's. John |
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| ehokana |
May 4 2014, 10:24 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 11-August 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,237 Region Association: None |
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?
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