Audi Original "S" Cars Discussion forum for the Audi Audi Ur S4, Ur S6, S2 & RS2

Shocks: Koni vs. Bilsteins

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 07-23-2003, 11:41 PM
  #1  
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Noodles's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Shocks: Koni vs. Bilsteins

Flexability of adjusting vs. a tried and proven setup?
Old 07-24-2003, 05:30 AM
  #2  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Mr.FRU-T-Pants's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Posts: 7,720
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Most of the Koni's for sale from U.S. tuners(with exceptions of course), ...

...require you to completely disassemble the strut assembly, and compress the piston to change rebound. I do have a front set on my 200 which are from 2Bennett, and are adjustable at the top of the piston while installed. I like them, but since they were designed for an S4/S6, they are a little harsh at full bore, but great for the track. Nice option to have, however, if you do some club events, and want a more forgiving ride around town. I have Bilsteins with the Eibach setup on the S6, and they are perfect for me around town(firm but not harsh with exellent dampening), but I haven't, nor do I plan to track the car(well...maybe). It all depends on what you want the car to be used for, IMO. "Set it and forget it", to quote Ron Popeil, if you just want a daily driver, with the Bilsteins. Go for CO's, or an adjustable sport setup if you need the extra firmness for the track. FWIW, I will likely be selling my 2Bennett setup(rear adjustable height H&R/Koni CO's with adjustable rebound front H&R sports/Koni's), at some point in the near future if that interests you and you are patient, as I'm selling the 200.

$.02,
Fru-T
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RMerch
Audi A3 / S3 / RS 3
8
09-17-2007 03:50 PM
Marcus Frost
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
2
06-06-2006 08:27 AM
GNC_Man
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
4
06-26-2005 08:49 AM
jjm's quattro
Audi Original "S" Cars
6
03-14-2004 06:34 PM
jsyang15
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
3
04-22-2003 07:34 AM



Quick Reply: Shocks: Koni vs. Bilsteins



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:39 AM.