View Poll Results: Bilstein Sports or Koni FSD
Bilstein Sports
34
53.97%
Koni FSD
29
46.03%
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Bilstein Sports or Koni FSD
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Bilstein Sports or Koni FSD
I know these two shocks have been beat to death but I want to know if you had a choice between only these two which would you go with and why? Can't make up my mind on which to go with.
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Melting Slicks
As with any modification, it depends on what you want to do with the car...
You get what you pay for....
For real performance I'll take the Konis...
You get what you pay for....
For real performance I'll take the Konis...
Last edited by Solofast; 10-18-2007 at 11:57 AM.
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Just a heads up. I just ordered the Bilstein Sports from shockwarehouse.com for $304 delivered. Thought I would save you some time trying to find the best price. Now you owe me.
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If money is not an option, Koni FSD's hands down. There are a few threads here floating around on the koni vs. bilstein debate, and Koni's are much better (and expensive). People here will only recommend what they spent money on, regardless of the other product's knowledge.
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Melting Slicks
If money is not an option, Koni FSD's hands down. There are a few threads here floating around on the koni vs. bilstein debate, and Koni's are much better (and expensive). People here will only recommend what they spent money on, regardless of the other product's knowledge.
#11
Burning Brakes
I don't know the difference in price, but if I had to do it over I would do the KONI FSD's in a heartbeat!
I've had mine for about 9 mo./20,000 miles.
Thanks LAPD for a great deal!
I've had mine for about 9 mo./20,000 miles.
Thanks LAPD for a great deal!
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I went Bilstein for the value. Under $300 for a set of four is a smoking deal given the return that they give.
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koni fsd
DOES NOT COMPARE TO BILSTEIN, FSD IS DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL, BILSTEIN IS ONE FREQUENCY
THESE BABIES ARE GOING TO BE INDUSTRY STANDARD ON EVERYTHING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS! TRUCKS, CARS MOTORHOMES...FRICKEN AMAZIN' !
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...FSD+Damper+Set
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=KONI+FSD
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS SHOULD SUPPORT THE CAR NOT THE SHOCKS ..
SHOCKS SHOULD DAMPEN AND GIVE YOU A NICE RIDE AND STICK THOSE TIRES TO THE ROAD!
DOES NOT COMPARE TO BILSTEIN, FSD IS DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL, BILSTEIN IS ONE FREQUENCY
THESE BABIES ARE GOING TO BE INDUSTRY STANDARD ON EVERYTHING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS! TRUCKS, CARS MOTORHOMES...FRICKEN AMAZIN' !
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...FSD+Damper+Set
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=KONI+FSD
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS SHOULD SUPPORT THE CAR NOT THE SHOCKS ..
SHOCKS SHOULD DAMPEN AND GIVE YOU A NICE RIDE AND STICK THOSE TIRES TO THE ROAD!
Last edited by rustyguns; 12-06-2007 at 02:26 AM.
#18
Melting Slicks
koni fsd
DOES NOT COMPARE TO BILSTEIN, FSD IS DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL, BILSTEIN IS ONE FREQUENCY
THESE BABIES ARE GOING TO BE INDUSTRY STANDARD ON EVERYTHING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS! TRUCKS, CARS MOTORHOMES...FRICKEN AMAZIN' !
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...FSD+Damper+Set
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=KONI+FSD
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS SHOULD SUPPORT THE CAR NOT THE SHOCKS ..
SHOCKS SHOULD DAMPEN AND GIVE YOU A NICE RIDE AND STICK THOSE TIRES TO THE ROAD!
DOES NOT COMPARE TO BILSTEIN, FSD IS DUAL FREQUENCY CONTROL, BILSTEIN IS ONE FREQUENCY
THESE BABIES ARE GOING TO BE INDUSTRY STANDARD ON EVERYTHING IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS! TRUCKS, CARS MOTORHOMES...FRICKEN AMAZIN' !
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...FSD+Damper+Set
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light=KONI+FSD
I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THE SUSPENSION SPRINGS SHOULD SUPPORT THE CAR NOT THE SHOCKS ..
SHOCKS SHOULD DAMPEN AND GIVE YOU A NICE RIDE AND STICK THOSE TIRES TO THE ROAD!
Bilstiens are a comprimise..but a good value none the less
but for 600 bucks.....Id go Koni....and will when it comes time
Last edited by BitViper; 12-06-2007 at 10:58 AM.
#20
Drifting
The technology of the Koni FSD's will give you as good of handling as the Bilstein's, but a much, much smoother ride over rough surfaces. They are well worth the extra money.