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KONI › Shock absorbers

Mechalurch 15 Jun 2015, 04:05

Rating 4.0

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I don't know if it will be the same for the Mustang, but on my GTI I have Koni STrt shocks and they certainly are not OEM+, they are about as stiff as the Koni yellows on the 3rd click up from the softest, they make for a rough ride combined with stiffer springs like the H&R race springs I run. As far as how they have held up they have been on there for about and year including one Upstate New York winter and they still perform the same, They have begun to make a squeaking noise over harsh bumps and I've noticed a little seepage at the top but the housings have next to no rust, no complaints.

Pros: still perform the same, no rust

Cons: rough ride, squeaking noise

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

KBATTPO 28 May 2015, 01:20

Rating 5.0

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I bought my 2003 with some autostore garbage in the front (Monroe or Gabriel or some such crap - don't remember now) and the rather tired OE Sachs/Boge in the back. The damned thing was scary do drive above 35. Installed Bilstein HD 24-019118 ($203.90 for the pair from eshocks) in the front and the 24-214230 ($185.50 for the pair from eshocks) in the back. Very happy with the result. Took the bus above 100 in Texas and Arizona on the way to California this past January - and what a difference this made! It sat on the road like a flatiron on the ironing board. Also, do keep in mind that Bilstein shocks carry lifetime warranty and the company stands behind it 100%. My S6 currently rides on its 3rd set of Bilstein Sport (after 2 free warranty replacements) in the 16 years under my ownership - Bilstein replaced them each time w/o a flinch. Konis are good, but they sometimes leak. Bilsteins wear out but they don't leak. At least in my experience.

Pros: very happy with result, stable ride, lifetime warranty

Cons: wear out

Vehicle: Volkswagen

Part number: 24-019118

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

gti_matt 27 May 2015, 22:11

Rating 4.0

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I have a 1993 GL with Bilstein HDs. They are firm but I would not want them firmer. On a heavier VR6 camper I would think they'd be even more suitable for the job.

Pros: firm, suitable for heavy vehicle

Vehicle: Volkswagen

KONI › Shock absorbers

AZV6 11 May 2015, 23:48

Rating 5.0

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I have installed the shocks/springs for month and have decided to sell the vehicle due to new family member arriving soon. These transformed the car. Really nice set up. Smooth ride and handles really nice. Sticks to the highway very well.

Pros: smooth ride, handles nicely

Vehicle: Volkswagen Passat B5

Mileage: 200 km

KONI › Shock absorbers

redduc 19 Apr 2015, 17:39

Rating 5.0

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I had FSD's with VWR springs on my 12 R and it was an excellent combination. Granted that was one of the worst riding cars I've ever owned stock, so the improvement was very noticeable. It handed better as well.

Pros: excellent combination, handed better

Cons: worst riding cars stock

Vehicle: Volkswagen

KONI › Shock absorbers

53PL-50AAA-VW611BAN 8 Mar 2015, 11:21

Rating 4.0

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My Corrado has Koni yellow shocks at stock height and the rebound/stiffness is set right in the middle. It's a pain to adjust the rear stiffness, but somebody sells low profile knobs for them. The car is in storage so I don't remember if the rear spring perches are adjustable. I do remember that the car rides great and I can just adjust the stiffness in a few minutes (on the front anyway) if I want to corner flatter.

Pros: car rides great

Cons: pain to adjust

Vehicle: Volkswagen Corrado

KONI › Shock absorbers

needaquickienow 28 Feb 2015, 04:16

Rating 4.0

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I bought a set of adjustable koni yellows with vogtland springs for my jetta for $40. No idea how old they are, but throw on the stiff setting and they rock corners pretty well.

Pros: rock corners pretty well

Vehicle: Volkswagen Jetta

Bilstein › Shock absorbers

MagicBus 26 Feb 2015, 15:44

Rating 5.0

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Bilstein does make an easily-obtained, affordable, heavy-duty shock absorber (front and rear) that's a direct bolt-up option for these cars. It's what I swear by.

Pros: easily obtained, affordable

KONI › Shock absorbers

yivek 19 Feb 2014, 21:59

Rating 3.0

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I then went with WRD sport springs and Koni ST.R shocks/struts with a eibach 25mm rear sway bar. It was much softer and I enjoyed it but it has more body roll than I want and the Koni's seem to be too soft for what I want, so I am going to change it again.

Pros: much softer, I enjoyed it

Cons: more body roll, too soft

Vehicle: Volkswagen Jetta