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> Koni or Bilstein ?
Fazasport
post Aug 3 2026, 12:21 PM
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I am looking to replace the rear shocks and front strut inserts on my 1970 914. I will be using the car for tours, rallies, spirited driving and maybe an occasional Autocross not for track work. I am interested in a firmer ride than stock but not a harsh ride. The car does not have front or rear anti-roll bars currently.
If choosing between Koni or Bilstein which would provide the LEAST harsher ride quality?
I will also replacing the rear springs. With that in mind, should I stay with the stock 90lb springs or substitute that 100lb springs from the 914-6?
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post Aug 3 2026, 01:05 PM
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I tried both.. Koni's on the softest setting is a slightly better ride than Bilsteins. Also put the front sway bar on the softest setting for the street. I did learn the hard way that pot holes cause a harsher ride with a stiff front sway bar. I am running a 22mm Tarret bar on the softest setting.
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