Koni Adjustable or Bilstein Shocks?

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Jan 31, 2006 | 11:06 AM

#21

panchop

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i have the bilistein HDs, with a 7 leaf spring they be a little stiff.

Jan 31, 2006 | 05:29 PM

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corv58

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shocks

koni's on my '79,love 'em.

jim...

Feb 1, 2006 | 02:01 AM

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bickel

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GM has used Bilistein in the past for the perfomance upgraded suspension ie(1le) suspension on the camaro VB&P and most corvette retailers sell them with there suspension packages something to that? (just got a set of I believe the HD with my max performance package not installed but thread is got my undivided attention!

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Feb 1, 2006 | 11:37 AM

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BADDD

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Which shock would be considered the best as far as performance between Bilstin Sport, Koni, and Mid America's RCSI's?

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:37 PM

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Sky65

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Originally Posted by BADDD

Which shock would be considered the best as far as performance between Bilstin Sport, Koni, and Mid America's RCSI's?

I am not sure what the answer is but the Bilstein Sports are too hard for me for a street car. If you decide on the Sports let me know. I have a set less than 2mos/300 miles that will be for sale.

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:46 PM

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redvetracr

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Originally Posted by Blair Winch Project

IMO Koni's are in a league of their own.
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I took the Konis off and put NON adjustable (revalved) Bilsteins on my vintage racer.
...redvetracr

Feb 1, 2006 | 08:51 PM

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gdh

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I have the Bilsteins with 550 springs front and put a 9 leaf in the rear to replace a very tired original 7 leaf. I like them and would make the same purchase decision again. Tires/rims will have a big impact on ride quality as well - currently I have 245/15's on but will move to 17 front and 18 rear which will make for a much stiffer ride.

Feb 1, 2006 | 11:30 PM

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MrEldo

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I ran Koni adjustables on an Alfa spider I owned. They were incredible.
Konis would be my first choice.

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Feb 2, 2006 | 01:52 AM

#29

MYBAD79

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St. Jude Donor '05

I have Bilstein HDs with 550 lbs front springs and the 9-leaf rear spring. The front is great, the rear will be "upgraded" with the 7-leaf spring because it's a little soft.
It's not uncomfortable at all but the shocks can handle the 550lbs springs a lot better than the KYBs that I had before.

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