Koni vs. Bilstein sports?

[Bimmerfanatik]

The adjustability in the Konis is for the rebound, not the compression. Most thing people complain about is the higher rates in compression when you hit a speed bump or something, not whether it floats like a boat or not after hitting something. I havent compared standard Bilstien sport rates for compression vs. Koni rates for compression so I cant say whether one is significantly more than the other. I have heard that the konis even at a weak rebound are still a stiffer ride than Billies. Thats just hearsay though until I get my setup in this weekend and I can vouch for sure.

I think the most cost effective solution is getting some billie sports and revalving them like IS mentioned to match your spring rates. You might even want to tell them to go light on the comrpession rate for street use.

Maybe I could do that instead. Can I just send them my bilstien sports and tell them I have H&R sports and have them revalved?

[SFLBIMMERS]

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[2002maniac]

If you want to sell the bils' shoot me a PM my brother is looking for a used set.

[wazzu70]

The adjustability in the Konis is for the rebound, not the compression. Most thing people complain about is the higher rates in compression when you hit a speed bump or something, not whether it floats like a boat or not after hitting something. I havent compared standard Bilstien sport rates for compression vs. Koni rates for compression so I cant say whether one is significantly more than the other. I have heard that the konis even at a weak rebound are still a stiffer ride than Billies. Thats just hearsay though until I get my setup in this weekend and I can vouch for sure.

I think the most cost effective solution is getting some billie sports and revalving them like IS mentioned to match your spring rates. You might even want to tell them to go light on the comrpession rate for street use.

[Bimmerfanatik]

Bilsteins are more consistent and will always outlast the konis. 90% of ppl with koni SAs here do not benefit from their adjustability since it requires a lot of R/D and knowledge. Comments like "I set my konis on full hard in the rear so I don't get as much sag under acceleration" are only the icing on the cake.

What suspension are you running? If you feel the bilsteins aren't properly valved, just get them revlaved by bilstein for under $300.

People who say konis are better than the bilsteins weren't matching valvings with proper spring rates.

Wellllll...

I've got an 87 325iC. It's riding on H&R Race springs designed for a coupe. It handles well, but after riding in a 92 318iC with koni's I'm wondering if the konis are a better upgrade. I'm also constantly arguing with the gf about the stiff ride - it'd be nice to soften it up a bit when she's riding with me, and stiff it up when it's just me.

Does that affect the decision ? :)

[IS]

Bilsteins are more consistent and will always outlast the konis. 90% of ppl with koni SAs here do not benefit from their adjustability since it requires a lot of R/D and knowledge. Comments like "I set my konis on full hard in the rear so I don't get as much sag under acceleration" are only the icing on the cake.

What suspension are you running? If you feel the bilsteins aren't properly valved, just get them revlaved by bilstein for under $300.

People who say konis are better than the bilsteins weren't matching valvings with proper spring rates.

[Bimmerfanatik]

Considering selling my Bilstein sports and getting Konis to help the ride quality, handling, and also to get the adjustability that the Konis come with. Will I see a noticeable increase if I do this, or should I just stick with the Bilsteins?