Bilsteins or Koni's? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

HRC · 03-01-2006, 05:44 PM

I talked to Bilstein today and they told me to expect their product in about 4 to 6 months. I came across the Koni's today. What would you do?

Danny

shragon · 03-01-2006, 06:58 PM

between the two, i'd go with koni's. i really liked the koni's in my e34. common complaint of bilsteins is they're too stiff, and i have seen some cases of cars not being as low with bilsteins probably because they're high pressure shocks. for a little more for the koni's, you get adjustability and a nice ride.

HRC · 03-01-2006, 07:18 PM

Thanks Rob! I had Koni's before also, but I've wondered about the Bilsteins. Now I have to devise a plan to...buy them

Danny

Mark Chen · 03-01-2006, 08:42 PM

anybody have experience about using KONI sport or KONI FSD
with other springs( H&R or EIBACH).

kekoa · 03-01-2006, 09:00 PM

I'd go with bilstien. I can't say exactly why, but i've heard nothing bad about them from people who have had the c/o on other cars.

HSU · 03-01-2006, 11:04 PM

I ll do Bistien but abit pricey ...hehe...I meant PSS9

HRC · 03-02-2006, 08:00 PM

I ordered the Koni sports today, thanks for help and input!

Danny

s3rous · 03-03-2006, 12:10 AM

Where can you buy the konis now?

HRC · 03-03-2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by s3rous

Where can you buy the konis now?

I think there is at least one German online store on this board? I can't believe it would be too hard to find a place in Germany that sells Koni's, if not, the Bilsteins are already out in Germany!

Danny

ctgazer · 03-03-2006, 08:40 AM

you guys can try this http://www.shox.com/ . located in el cajon, ca.

03-01-2006, 05:44 PM	#1
HRC MAUI BUILT Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL Posts: 7,766 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Bilsteins or Koni's? I talked to Bilstein today and they told me to expect their product in about 4 to 6 months. I came across the Koni's today. What would you do? Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box Last edited by HRC; 03-01-2006 at 09:44 PM.
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03-01-2006, 06:58 PM	#2
shragon Moderator Drives: 2006 325i SG Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 28,383 iTrader: (6)	between the two, i'd go with koni's. i really liked the koni's in my e34. common complaint of bilsteins is they're too stiff, and i have seen some cases of cars not being as low with bilsteins probably because they're high pressure shocks. for a little more for the koni's, you get adjustability and a nice ride. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon

03-01-2006, 07:18 PM	#3
HRC MAUI BUILT Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL Posts: 7,766 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks Rob! I had Koni's before also, but I've wondered about the Bilsteins. Now I have to devise a plan to...buy them Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box

03-02-2006, 08:00 PM	#7
HRC MAUI BUILT Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL Posts: 7,766 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I ordered the Koni sports today, thanks for help and input! Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box

03-01-2006, 08:42 PM	#4
Mark Chen Colonel Drives: 11' E93 M3 LMB Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Taipei Posts: 2,796 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	anybody have experience about using KONI sport or KONI FSD with other springs( H&R or EIBACH).

03-01-2006, 09:00 PM	#5
kekoa Private Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: La Leezy Posts: 99 iTrader: (0)	I'd go with bilstien. I can't say exactly why, but i've heard nothing bad about them from people who have had the c/o on other cars.

03-01-2006, 11:04 PM	#6
HSU Captain Drives: 330i Awhite/terra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ROANOKE ,VA Posts: 614 iTrader: (19) Garage List e46 m3 [0.00] V10 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 C coupe [0.00]	I ll do Bistien but abit pricey ...hehe...I meant PSS9

03-03-2006, 12:10 AM	#8
s3rous Private Drives: 2006 325i Electric Red Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Where can you buy the konis now?

03-03-2006, 08:40 AM	#10
ctgazer Major General Drives: a dilapidated ride Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: canada eh! Posts: 7,957 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2006 e90 [0.00]	you guys can try this http://www.shox.com/ . located in el cajon, ca.