New Cheaper Koni shocks? $50 each?

[TimKninja]

Was perusing tire rack. Saw these?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=Koni&model=STR.T+Street+Strut&group=STR.T+Street+Strut&partNum=8650-1016&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=325is&autoYear=1990&autoModClar=

Whos gonna be the first to experiment? They claim they "Compliment Shorter springs"

[agent]

Apparently no one until 6/26/15.

[Herr Faust Schinken]

Was perusing tire rack. Saw these?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=Koni&model=STR.T+Street+Strut&group=STR.T+Street+Strut&partNum=8650-1016&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=325is&autoYear=1990&autoModClar=

Whos gonna be the first to experiment? They claim they "Compliment Shorter springs"

they aren't adjustable btw

[ELVA164]

they aren't adjustable btw

BIG minus in my book, but I guess we'll have to see what the valving is like for most guys. Might work out well!

[DRTSRFR]

STR.Ts are basically factory replacement dampers.
The valving is very similar to KYB GR-2s.

[Luke_M]

I was told by Ground Control that the STR.T's were valved about the same as a Koni Sport set to full soft. They may have said "the exact same as", I can't remember to be honest.

[DRTSRFR]

Not even close.

I was involved with them being dyno'd at GC.

They're only slightly firmer than stock. On anything firmer than a sport spring, they will have some bounce. The firmer you go the worse they get.

[Luke_M]

Not even close.

I was involved with them being dyno'd at GC.

They're only slightly firmer than stock. On anything firmer than a sport spring, they will have some bounce. The firmer you go the worse they get.

That's very interesting and helpful (and not what i was told over the phone last week from Donovan). Small mistake I guess.

Do you think that's pretty much the same across different platforms?

[DRTSRFR]

Yes, they are only slightly stiffer than stock. On inexpensive "performance" oriented dampers the valving is increased a bit with the expectation they may be used with simple lowering springs which are only 10-15% firmer than what was supplied with the car.

[TimKninja]

SO theyd probably not be great for My H&R sports. Maybe a better combo for vogtlands.

Good to have somebody here who knows what their talking about!

[noahsense]

It seems like H&R OE might count as firmer than a sport spring? Anyone have experience w/ this combo?

[dadsbmw]

It seems only 2 people have had experience with them so far. First guy doesnt like them much and says they bottom out (however he is running with H&R race) and dont come with all parts needed to install. 2nd guy hasnt really stated his opinion yet. I recently opted to just go with kyb's and am thus far happy with the setup.

[TimeMachinE30]

I just need to drive with mine. I have no opinion at this point.

[diggity_1031]

any updates on the koni str.t?

[M-technik-3]

Drove an e36 with them a year ago and was not impressed with them.