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What Struts Should I Buy?, KYB's - $40, Koni's - $200? |
vesnyder |
Nov 3 2005, 06:35 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 680 Joined: 14-April 05 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 3,933 |
I really hate to skimp on struts given the difference they've made in my 911, but $80 vs $400 for the front struts makes me ask the question - are the Koni's worth the extra money? Bilstein's for $140 each are probably a more economical option?
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Britain Smith |
Nov 3 2005, 06:39 PM
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Nano Member Group: Members Posts: 2,354 Joined: 27-February 03 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 364 |
The KYB's suck IMO.
The Koni's are great if you have a nice budget and are AX'ing. I have the Bilsteins and they work perfectly. I drive my car to work everyday and AX on the weekends. I also have 140lb rear springs... -Britain |
tracks914 |
Nov 3 2005, 06:47 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None |
How much do you want to spend?
Do you want to fit into the "cheap 914 owners" club or do the car some justice? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) What can you afford? |
bd1308 |
Nov 3 2005, 08:33 PM
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Sir Post-a-lot Group: Members Posts: 8,020 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Louisville,KY Member No.: 3,501 |
please, don't get KYBs....I have them thanks to the spendy PO, and I lose teeth everytime i drive my car. You can feel EVERY groove in the road.
Get Koni's trust me its worth the $200 |
SGB |
Nov 3 2005, 08:51 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
Bilsteins very good, In fact, I don't really know how they could be surpassed by the Konis. My Bilsteins have great control, firm with complience, terrific rebound action, I think the adjustable Konis might be better if you AX a street car, but I think you would have to be a pretty good driver to need (or be able to use to advantage) a temporary adjustment to AX your car.
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Aaron Cox |
Nov 3 2005, 09:13 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
street car. BILSTEINS
Semi STreet Car BILs AX car Bills or Koni's |
sean_v8_914 |
Nov 3 2005, 09:28 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
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double-a |
Nov 3 2005, 10:16 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 15-September 03 From: vancouver, wa, usa Member No.: 1,162 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
adjustable konis, you won't be disappointed. and what's more, your 914 deserves good shocks.
~a |
reverie |
Nov 3 2005, 11:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 783 Joined: 14-March 03 Member No.: 427 Region Association: None |
Depends what you'll be doing with the car.
For normal street driving and weekend cruising, Boge's are fine. |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 3 2005, 11:27 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,627 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I found on my old 73 the KYB were just to stiff for everyday street driving. My 70 came with adjustable koni's and I like them, but then again I do AX. Rode in a few cars with Bilsteins and really liked the ride. If you have the coin go Bilsteins or Koni's
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BMartin914 |
Nov 4 2005, 10:33 AM
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KYB Gas-A-Just are the worst shocks you can put on these cars. They get stiffer and stiffer as they bound-rebound.
They are cheap for a reason - you get what you pay for. |
914MF |
Nov 4 2005, 01:11 PM
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Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 176 Joined: 4-September 03 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 1,112 |
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) Konis (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/driving.gif)
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HarveyH |
Nov 4 2005, 01:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 450 Joined: 19-June 03 From: Downingtown, PA Member No.: 843 |
The PO put KYB's on my car. 100 Lb rear springs with F&R sway bars. The ride was VERY harsh. Every ripple or irregularity in the road surface was like hitting something, and PA is not noted for its fine roads. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/stromberg.gif)
A couple of years ago I replaced them with Bilsteins, it's a completely different car, much smoother and more compliant. Still firm, but not jarring. If $$ is a problem, go with the stock Boge units for just a bit more than the KYB's. Harvey |
sean_v8_914 |
Nov 4 2005, 05:50 PM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
...still no sway bar.
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0396 |
Nov 5 2005, 12:25 AM
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gfulcher |
Nov 5 2005, 01:02 AM
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Diagnosis: Automobilitus. Prognosis: Terminal Group: Members Posts: 122 Joined: 3-January 04 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 1,501 Region Association: Northern California |
KYB, Bilsteins or Koni's?
Let me put it this way.. when my car is in storage for the winter, I'm tempted to pull my Koni Yellow adjustables out of my 914 and actually sleep with them until Spring. Get the Konis, and trade the KYB's in for some KY Jelly. They ARE that good. (holy shiat - did I just say that in my outside voice?) -greg- |
Air_Cooled_Nut |
Nov 5 2005, 02:51 PM
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914 Ronin - 914 owner who lost his 914club.com Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Beaverton, Oregon Member No.: 584 Region Association: None |
Kick Your Butt Had them on my Squareback. Put the Napa cheepo-replacements my Dad originally had on her. Much better ride, even when it becomes a tad spirited. |
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