Shock absorbers Bilstein or KONI

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4.2

Body bounce

4.0

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.7

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4.2

Body bounce

4.1

Bottoming

4.1

Leaks

2.9

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Bilstein › Shock absorbers

mega_brown_note 5 Jul 2017, 03:13

Body bounce:

Rating 4.0

I've just installed 5100s at all four corners. The new shocks nicely compliment my rear anti-sway bar and upgraded front anti-sway bar. My truck handles nice and flat on curves of all kinds.

Pros: handles nice and flat

Cons: loud groan when maneuvering

KONI › Shock absorbers

EddieMcClintock 3 May 2017, 12:29

Body bounce:

Rating 5.0

Koni yellows will improve the ride, it's a worthwhile upgrade.

Pros: improve the ride

Vehicle: Ford Fiesta

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

timfky 21 Apr 2017, 11:03

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Rating 5.0

I replaced all four shocks/struts with Bilsteins, reusing the Tein springs. This time the setup is awesome. Much improved handling and ride.

Pros: improved handling and ride

Vehicle: Mazda

KONI › Shock absorbers

the-goldfish 21 Apr 2017, 01:11

Rating 4.0

So to play safe with any height of spring setups, you add Koni Yellow shock absorbers.

Pros: safe spring setups

Vehicle: Mazda 6

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

bacon_taste 3 Apr 2017, 23:52

Body bounce:

Rating 4.0

Had 4600s on my 93 k1500, and they were great until they wore out.

Pros: great performance

Cons: wore out

Vehicle: Chevrolet

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Shadowcat0909 3 Apr 2017, 23:51

Rating 4.0

I've been impressed with the set of Bilsteins I have on my truck, and they're reasonably priced too.

Pros: reasonably priced, impressive

KONI › Shock absorbers

Synergy Design 20 Mar 2017, 02:14

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Bottoming:

Rating 5.0

My 2013 B7 SEL Premium on H&R Sport Springs and Koni Yellow SPORTS on Audi S7 20" reps. The perfect setup IMO.

Pros: perfect setup

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat B7

KONI › Shock absorbers

snobrdrdan 7 Mar 2017, 11:44

Rating 5.0

Koni Sports :thumbup:

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

Blaylock1988 20 Jan 2017, 01:52

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Rating 5.0

The R also still had factory shocks and also needed to be replaced, so I went with Bilstein HD shocks all around. The HD's had awesome reviews and were cheaper than the Koni FSD shocks.

Pros: awesome reviews, cheaper price

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

JRutter 3 Dec 2011, 06:41

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Rating 3.5

The PSS10 actually do OK on the track. They soak up high speed bumps nicely. I have front and rear H&R bars, so even though there is some roll, it is less than say, SHS. It is around town where this combo feels harsh to me.

Pros: soak up high speed bumps

Cons: harsh around town

Vehicle: Audi A3