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03-11-2012, 02:10 PM | #1 |
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Koni XI feeback
Has anyone here fitted the koni sports on stock coupe XI springs I'm curious on the results. If you have them on aftermarket springs or BMW performance springs that would also be helpful to hear about. If anyone had any direct comparison to bilstein I would appreciate hearing about it. Thanks
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03-12-2012, 08:10 AM | #3 | |
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Also what are the spring rates on your TC Klines? |
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03-12-2012, 06:58 PM | #4 | |
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03-13-2012, 10:27 AM | #5 | |
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edit: plus I already have a set of used OEM 335i sport springs I want to try, and if those work it will be even cheaper. Last edited by ajsalida; 03-13-2012 at 10:36 AM. |
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03-13-2012, 11:58 AM | #6 |
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I've been eyeing the new koni/swift setup for the xi that they have out now. I had swifts on my old sti and think they are the best springs I've ever ran in terms of performance and comfort.
I think this looks like a great alternative vs a quality out of the box coilover setup. |
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03-13-2012, 12:23 PM | #7 |
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So Koni struts/shocks paired with either H&R, Swift or Eibach is the way to go for suspension on a budget? Keep the reviews coming guys, my x-drive needs it bad! Where is the best place to purchase a setup like the ones above? Do vendors mix and match springs with these shocks all the time or are they sold in kits?
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03-13-2012, 12:40 PM | #8 |
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Getting ready to purchase either the Koni Yellows with Eibach springs or springing (no pun intended) for the HPA Koni SA coilovers with swift springs. Will post back with my experiences.
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05-14-2012, 02:47 AM | #9 |
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05-16-2012, 08:20 AM | #10 |
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I'm running Koni Yellows with B&G S2 springs (328i) and the drop height is perfect and love how they feel on a "spirited" drive
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Mind posting pics? Haven't really seen the B&G drop on an xi yet.
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so the consensus is that the koni's ride better than the bilsteins?
I went from KW V1's to H&R/bilstein combo... with the KW's the ride was unacceptable, and with the bilsteins, they were a little more comfortable, but the ride is still too firm and I definitely want a softer set up. maybe i'm getting older but i do want a comfortable ride, especially driving in the pothole ridden streets of NJ/NY.
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were the v1 really that bad?
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Some like the ride. Personally I hated it. I prefer to be sitting in my seat, not bouncing around in it. And no, I was not on rfts. Just 19" wheels with normal all season tires.
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06-10-2012, 09:13 PM | #20 |
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kw's- way too harsh for the DD.
i never liked the bilstein's on any car, for this platform--HPA/TCKLINE SETUP, you can't go wrong, it's perfect...
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i might just have to get the koni yellows. im getting sick of the bilsteins too.
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What spring rates would you recommend for HPA/TC Kline for a DD?
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