Koni XI feeback

AWD Addict · 06-11-2012, 04:36 PM

Interesting how many people compare e36 and e46 suspension systems with this car. I don't think that's a good analogy personally.

I rode on koni+H&R on an e92, and I have bilstein + eibach on my e92, and I think my ride is more forgiving.

My suggestion for most would be to at least compare the same chassis and aftermarket parts for the same chassis when making a decision rather than 10-15 year old models.

RevC · 06-12-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Are you refering to KW V1's or V3's?
What spring rates would you recommend for HPA/TC Kline for a DD?

v1's are absolutely terrible when it comes to damping and ride quality, v3's are better imho but for that money i'd go with AST. for the coilovers, im doing the recommended rates 336/672. that's good for a DD/light track car.

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Originally Posted by danniexi

HPA = coils with the koni adjustables right? people are claiming the ride is that much better.

i might just have to get the koni yellows. im getting sick of the bilsteins too.

yes, and swift springs, they are SO NICE, you have to test them out for yourself to really get what i mean when i say they are perfect. test drove a couple cars with v1's, v3's, h&r's, and then one with the hpa swift/ adj f+R setup--blows it out of the water. it's actually streetable without compromising performance in the twisties.

München · 06-13-2012, 11:22 PM

what setting or valving are you guys running on the Koni's full soft or Medium with the H&R or other sport springs? Thanks

galx999 · 08-06-2012, 01:58 PM

sport pkg LCi vehicles, consider getting short bumpstops (40mm) with the konis up front & thank me later. i have the AST ones.

the height adjustable range of the KWV1 is hard to beat off-shelf. you can get it to where the fender meets the tire at the lowest setting, but you gotta cut/replace the bumpstops to get some shock travel. i felt that the KWs weren't firm enough for my tastes, but it's probably due to their springs.

TCK now sells the XI tru-matchs with the struts shortened 1". one member with sport pkg LCI had issues lowering the car with the 7" springs & it has now been corrected.

my experience is limited to sport pkg LCI x-drive, but don't expect KW like drop from anything based on Konis.

fyi, you can get your Koni struts shortened by them directly or places like True Choice. I'm thinking 2", but getting shorter/adjustable sway bar end link would be necessary.

it's also recommended by some that when setting your Koni's firmness, you start from full firm position.

08msportx3 · 08-06-2012, 03:19 PM

Im running KONI on all fours with ZSP springs and bumpstops and damper set at half way. I think it rides comfortable enough for daily driving

PGZ11 · 08-07-2012, 11:22 AM

running koni and eibach combo on e92. Rides better than stock rft with my 19" hankooks. i would recommend them. also, no need to cut or change the front bumpstops with these, it wont effect anything. eibach recommends cutting the rear ones only.

vapore0n · 08-09-2012, 10:19 AM

Koni yellow with eibach. Love the set up. I do feel like the spring rate of the eibachs might be too low for the weight of the car

Like hard bumps cause the suspension to bottom out easily. Maybe its just me. Maybe its something else. Still wouldn't change them, just take hard bumps slower. The Koni's do work great though.

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AWD Addict Chief Executive 300 Rep 2,886 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Interesting how many people compare e36 and e46 suspension systems with this car. I don't think that's a good analogy personally. I rode on koni+H&R on an e92, and I have bilstein + eibach on my e92, and I think my ride is more forgiving. My suggestion for most would be to at least compare the same chassis and aftermarket parts for the same chassis when making a decision rather than 10-15 year old models.
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München Private 10 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virgnia iTrader: (0)	what setting or valving are you guys running on the Koni's full soft or Medium with the H&R or other sport springs? Thanks
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galx999 Private 0 Rep 92 Posts Drives: F10 535XI M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	sport pkg LCi vehicles, consider getting short bumpstops (40mm) with the konis up front & thank me later. i have the AST ones. the height adjustable range of the KWV1 is hard to beat off-shelf. you can get it to where the fender meets the tire at the lowest setting, but you gotta cut/replace the bumpstops to get some shock travel. i felt that the KWs weren't firm enough for my tastes, but it's probably due to their springs. TCK now sells the XI tru-matchs with the struts shortened 1". one member with sport pkg LCI had issues lowering the car with the 7" springs & it has now been corrected. my experience is limited to sport pkg LCI x-drive, but don't expect KW like drop from anything based on Konis. fyi, you can get your Koni struts shortened by them directly or places like True Choice. I'm thinking 2", but getting shorter/adjustable sway bar end link would be necessary. it's also recommended by some that when setting your Koni's firmness, you start from full firm position. __________________ 2010 335xi M Sport Blk Sapphire Metallic 2013 535xi M Sport Alpine Wht
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08msportx3 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 08 x3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: stl iTrader: (0)	Im running KONI on all fours with ZSP springs and bumpstops and damper set at half way. I think it rides comfortable enough for daily driving
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PGZ11 Private First Class 7 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 335XI Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	running koni and eibach combo on e92. Rides better than stock rft with my 19" hankooks. i would recommend them. also, no need to cut or change the front bumpstops with these, it wont effect anything. eibach recommends cutting the rear ones only.
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vapore0n Captain 40 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Koni yellow with eibach. Love the set up. I do feel like the spring rate of the eibachs might be too low for the weight of the car Like hard bumps cause the suspension to bottom out easily. Maybe its just me. Maybe its something else. Still wouldn't change them, just take hard bumps slower. The Koni's do work great though.
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