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04-03-2019, 11:39 AM | #1 |
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Koni Special Active Dampers Anyone?
i know this is new product, has anyone tried to install on their E9x and how does it perform?
https://www.tirerack.com/suspension/...num=8245-1221M |
04-03-2019, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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I'm quite certain these are simply a cosmetically updated Koni FSD. If you search around for reviews of Koni FSD (frequency selective damping) there should be plenty of information out there.
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04-03-2019, 02:15 PM | #3 |
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These are going in my car before summer, ill be using stock sport pack springs.
I went back and forth with koni on these a few weeks ago, they say are mechanically superior and thats the main reason for the name change. Also now able to be purchased individually. |
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04-03-2019, 03:10 PM | #4 | |
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You are not the first person that said Koni told them these are better. How are they better? I'm sure these will be a good solution for those looking for a comfortable ride. Hopefully they are more durable than their predecessors. |
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04-04-2019, 06:24 AM | #5 | |
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If its accurate, sounds win win, either way i'll have a set on my car as soon as I can because this thing rides like a brick on wagon wheels with its run flats and blown struts. And after a year ill post another review to see if they are good or got worse. |
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04-09-2019, 12:43 PM | #7 |
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All previous information pointed to them being FSD's in red and also available individually instead of just as a set. Would be great if they improved durability because I have a set waiting to go on!
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04-09-2019, 04:37 PM | #8 |
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What do you guys think about this kit? Last ones on the page.
http://www.koni-na.com/en-US/NorthAm...=114&mk=6&mt=1 |
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04-10-2019, 09:52 AM | #10 |
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Well it technically be a little higher for me. I have Bilstein sports with European valving on Eibach pro-kits. The front struts actually compress the springs since they are so short.
I love how it handles but the ride can be so punishing sometimes. The bilsteins aren't good at absorbing small sharp bumps. But hey at least I can come out of parking lots faster and the car almost never bottoms out. |
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04-11-2019, 02:40 AM | #13 |
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04-12-2019, 06:10 PM | #14 | |
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Like the other posters, I hope the special active is good because I've got a pair waiting to go on the front of my car (rear to follow, when time and funds allow). To anyone wondering about roughly how the shocks function, they have a damped compression valve which serves to hold the compression circuit open (soft and comfortable) for small/sudden suspension movements (which are characteristic of hitting bumps). The longer duration movements of chassis roll or pitch allow enough time for the compression valve to close, which firms up the damping and prevents excessive chassis movements. Obviously the valve has no sensors, so can't tell the difference between sudden, harsh braking and a bump (for example), so it doesn't work in every scenario. Same goes for if you have the damper loaded up then hit a bump - the valve can't open without the suspension rebounding at least a little. |
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04-16-2019, 02:31 PM | #15 |
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Fitted mine over the weekend. Huge improvement over the 120k mile old units I replaced (surprise surprise). Real bonus was that Elephant insurance (UK) didn't classify them as a mod (still using SE springs, so normal ride height), so no change to my insurance!
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04-16-2019, 03:22 PM | #16 |
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I ran FSDs on my E46 from 85k miles until I sold it at 158k, and I was still loving them at that point. I'm actually ordering Special Active shocks/struts for my 335d today.
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04-17-2019, 08:40 AM | #19 | |
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Good to hear otherwise. |
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04-17-2019, 08:57 AM | #20 |
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30K miles max on Northeastern PA roads 2007 328xi & 2011 335i xDrive. Fortunately, I somehow managed to get a lifetime warranty. Replaced the 335 with Bilstein and replaced the rears on the 2007 with the red ones. Thrilled with the Bilsteins, Koni "reds" meh.
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04-17-2019, 04:17 PM | #21 |
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Because if I wrap my car around something, I'd like to be sure that the insurance folk aren't just going to laugh at me when I try to make a claim...bright red shocks aren't exactly stealthy, or standard-looking! That's why, in the fuck.
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04-17-2019, 08:53 PM | #22 | |
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Who cares if bright red shocks aren't conspicuous, the only reason suspension parts would matter to an insurance adjuster is if it was a bullshit setup and helped cause the accident. Otherwise you're just picking nits worrying about what insurance is aware of on your car. Someone totaled my car in January. I told the adjuster the car had a turbo back exhaust, intake, intercooler and meth kit. They said they would pay me half what it cost new except the meth kit and to pull it off if I wanted. Before that they were unaware of any mods. Just not sure why you'd risk having your rates go up for a couple hundred dollars in maintenance parts. Want to insure an outrageous body kit, wheels, stereo, turbo kit? Okay I can somewhat see paying an elevated premium for that. But do you tell them when you switch from regular to synthetic oil or if you just did a coolant flush? 😂
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