KONI STR.T Lowering Kit work with factory springs?

captainbutterbal · 09-25-2017, 08:50 PM

I have a 2011 rwd 328i and i'm looking to replace my suspensions soon.

KONI STR.T Lowering Kit - 1125 1013 is on sale right now for $349 on bavauto with $70 rebate. So $279

I don't want the lowering springs since this is a DD can I get the kit put it on my factory springs and sell the lowering springs?

Am I missing something or is this a good deal?

I don't know how much I can sell the springs for but even for $100 I will be getting new shocks/struts for less than $200.

weehe126 · 09-25-2017, 09:01 PM

Those shocks are basically a stock sport shock replacement. The price you listed sounds like only shocks, if it comes with springs then it is a great deal assuming you dont want improved performance.

captainbutterbal · 09-25-2017, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by weehe126

Those shocks are basically a stock sport shock replacement. The price you listed sounds like only shocks, if it comes with springs then it is a great deal assuming you dont want improved performance.

https://www.bavauto.com/1125-1013

"This full-car kit features a set of KONI's STR.T shocks and precisely tuned Eibach sport springs."

I'm just looking for stock, don't really need more performance on this car. I mean if those are the same sport springs I see on amazon for $250 and I can sell them for close to that, I get the shocks almost for free

6ixSpd · 09-25-2017, 09:29 PM

Yup, it's designed to work with stock springs, equivalent to an OE shock replacement option. Lowering springs are NOT recommend with the STR.T.

09-25-2017, 10:05 PM

Guys...if you cant manage to copy/paste/search, at least click on the link provided. Youll quickly see what OP is talkin about.

gxe2se · 09-26-2017, 07:28 AM

As a frugal weekend-mechanic, this would be considered a good deal, especially with the rebate.

You can sell the springs for $150-175. If they had this deal for xi, I would be getting this.

Joebie · 09-26-2017, 07:52 AM

I've purchased Koni STR.Ts for my other car and they were rusted out and 3 of the 4 had blown completely within about a year.

Buyer beware. They are budget dampers that will not last.

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Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 09-26-2017, 08:31 AM

I feel like that price is too good to be true, knowing what wholesale is supposed to be. Take the deal if you can get them that cheap though.

mfractal · 09-26-2017, 08:52 AM

Can?t recommend these. Me and a few friends tried them on another platform and they either blew or started to squeak within the first year.

captainbutterbal · 09-26-2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Joester

I've purchased Koni STR.Ts for my other car and they were rusted out and 3 of the 4 had blown completely within about a year.

Buyer beware. They are budget dampers that will not last.

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Doesn't the koni stuff comes with a life time warranty. Did you ever try to replace them?

Joebie · 09-26-2017, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by captainbutterbal

Doesn't the koni stuff comes with a life time warranty. Did you ever try to replace them?

Yeah, and they did. I sold the new set ASAP. Do you really want to be pulling your rusted, blown suspension off your car once a year?

Also its completely up to them whether they warranty them and if they decide not to youre out the cost of the new ones.

GreenMeansGo · 09-26-2017, 10:35 PM

I went for a similar deal on ECS. I've had them installed for a month now and they're great on the factory sport springs. No complaints.

MysticRob · 09-28-2017, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMeansGo

I went for a similar deal on ECS. I've had them installed for a month now and they're great on the factory sport springs. No complaints.

Curious if you or anyone else noticed a reduction, or hopefully a complete elimination, in the ridiculous hissing noises the front OEM struts make when you used the Konis. Tired of mine sounding like I have snakes damping my ride when I drive with the windows down. Any feedback appreciated.

chris@strutmonkey · 09-29-2017, 10:52 AM

STRT work great with factory springs... here is a full refresh kit using them:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by captainbutterbal

I have a 2011 rwd 328i and i'm looking to replace my suspensions soon.

KONI STR.T Lowering Kit - 1125 1013 is on sale right now for $349 on bavauto with $70 rebate. So $279

I don't want the lowering springs since this is a DD can I get the kit put it on my factory springs and sell the lowering springs?

Am I missing something or is this a good deal?

I don't know how much I can sell the springs for but even for $100 I will be getting new shocks/struts for less than $200.

GreenMeansGo · 10-03-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticRob

Curious if you or anyone else noticed a reduction, or hopefully a complete elimination, in the ridiculous hissing noises the front OEM struts make when you used the Konis. Tired of mine sounding like I have snakes damping my ride when I drive with the windows down. Any feedback appreciated.

Definitely less than my blown factory struts.

MysticRob · 10-05-2017, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMeansGo

Definitely less than my blown factory struts.

Thanks for the feedback. Due to pricing and road-condition concerns, I think I'll be getting the Bilstein B4 replacements at all 4 corners.

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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	Those shocks are basically a stock sport shock replacement. The price you listed sounds like only shocks, if it comes with springs then it is a great deal assuming you dont want improved performance.
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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6016 Rep 6,747 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	Yup, it's designed to work with stock springs, equivalent to an OE shock replacement option. Lowering springs are NOT recommend with the STR.T. __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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gxe2se Second Lieutenant 38 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (8)	As a frugal weekend-mechanic, this would be considered a good deal, especially with the rebate. You can sell the springs for $150-175. If they had this deal for xi, I would be getting this.
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GreenMeansGo New Member 4 Rep 28 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2017 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I went for a similar deal on ECS. I've had them installed for a month now and they're great on the factory sport springs. No complaints.
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