Koni FSD shocks installed and reviewed
01-03-2007, 12:35 AM
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03-18-2007, 10:19 PM
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I installed the Hatchkis sway bars from WCC and called A&A to recommend shocks. He sent me Bilsteins and the car does ride firmer, but I can feel every bump in the road. I’m not sure which Bilstein models he sent because they where sent directly to the shop that installed them for me. I’m thinking about putting the OEM shocks back on or going for the Koin FDS. I don’t want to feel every bump, but I’d like to feel a little better handling when changing lanes at speed. Knowing what you know would you recommend that I go ahead and get the Koni FDS shocks?
03-18-2007, 10:28 PM
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I installed the Hatchkis sway bars from WCC and called A&A to recommend shocks. He sent me Bilsteins and the car does ride firmer, but I can feel every bump in the road. I’m not sure which Bilstein models he sent because they where sent directly to the shop that installed them for me. I’m thinking about putting the OEM shocks back on or going for the Koin FDS. I don’t want to feel every bump, but I’d like to feel a little better handling when changing lanes at speed. Knowing what you know would you recommend that I go ahead and get the Koni FDS shocks?
03-27-2007, 05:46 PM
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This may give better perspective to those who do not see your first posting. Looks like there is alot of travel control via the bump stop on the OEM shock and I am concerned as to why they did that.
On closer look at the bottom photo it does appear that the Koni FDS piston shaft is shorter than the OEM by about the amount of the larger bump stop used on the OEM. If that's true then that may be why the Koni bump stop is no more than a washer and the bump stop might in reality be the top of the shock.
Am I out to lunch on this one???
BJK
On closer look at the bottom photo it does appear that the Koni FDS piston shaft is shorter than the OEM by about the amount of the larger bump stop used on the OEM. If that's true then that may be why the Koni bump stop is no more than a washer and the bump stop might in reality be the top of the shock.
Am I out to lunch on this one???
BJK
I recently had a set of Koni FSDs installed on my C5 Z51. Since I did not find a bump stop with the shocks, I used the one from the OE dampers (together with the dust cup). Frankly, I am a little disappointed with the performance on rough curves.
Was it a mistake to reuse the OE bump stops? Do I get a better performance in bumpy curves w/o the Z51 setup?
Thanks, Robert
03-27-2007, 06:42 PM
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I'm still on the fence with my Bilstein Sports on my Z51 coupe. Ride is on the "busy" side, i.e. you feel every road imperfection. I might switch to the Konis but will wait until more people have tried them.
I installed the Hatchkis sway bars from WCC and called A&A to recommend shocks. He sent me Bilsteins and the car does ride firmer, but I can feel every bump in the road. I’m not sure which Bilstein models he sent because they where sent directly to the shop that installed them for me. I’m thinking about putting the OEM shocks back on or going for the Koin FDS. I don’t want to feel every bump, but I’d like to feel a little better handling when changing lanes at speed. Knowing what you know would you recommend that I go ahead and get the Koni FDS shocks?
03-28-2007, 06:17 AM
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I recently had a set of Koni FSDs installed on my C5 Z51. Since I did not find a bump stop with the shocks, I used the one from the OE dampers (together with the dust cup). Frankly, I am a little disappointed with the performance on rough curves.
Was it a mistake to reuse the OE bump stops? Do I get a better performance in bumpy curves w/o the Z51 setup?
Thanks, Robert
Was it a mistake to reuse the OE bump stops? Do I get a better performance in bumpy curves w/o the Z51 setup?
Thanks, Robert
04-14-2007, 07:20 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09
Great thread with valuable input from several knowledgable members of CF. The FSDs are going on next week, and I am looking forward to significant changes.
Holy thread revival! This could be a record. 
03-28-2012, 09:38 AM
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I have the Z51 sways and FSD's shocks on my 08 and concur with the OP's assessment.
I have not driven the F55 though.
And yes the HWY 17 is a beast of a road, it will put the suspension to a formidable test.
I have the Z51 sways and FSD's shocks on my 08 and concur with the OP's assessment.
I have not driven the F55 though.
And yes the HWY 17 is a beast of a road, it will put the suspension to a formidable test.
