bonza Donating Members 228 Member For: 17y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: perth Posted 19/02/08 11:37 PM Share Posted 19/02/08 11:37 PM Been doing some research as to which adjustable shocks to put on a Typhoon. Found some interesting reviews/presentations on the topic of Bilstein vs. Koni. http://www.tuninglinx.com/html/koni-bilstein-shocks.html (an interesting review, comes to the conclusion koni for street and bilstein for track)http://www.koni-na.com/presentations/mustang/ (could be a bit bias on this one. Not really an apples with apples comparison as the koni's were adjustable and the bilsteins were non-adjustable but the koni's come out on top.)What specific model of Koni and Bilstein adjustable shocks are people running on their vehicles? Once I've got some specific models I'll try hunt down some better comparisons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 17y 5m 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 20/02/08 01:01 AM Share Posted 20/02/08 01:01 AM Can't tell you the whole part number (reading from this http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b378/198...g?t=1203469065) but up front I'm running adjustable height Bilstein coilovers, part number looks like F4-BE5-B10 (that's all I can read). Want me to get the complete numbers tonight for ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonza Donating Members 228 Member For: 17y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: perth Posted 20/02/08 01:50 AM Author Share Posted 20/02/08 01:50 AM Yeah mate, if you could get me the full part numbers that would be a great help. Are the Bilstein's your running adjustable height only? So it has no adjustment for how the actual shock absorber performs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XF Falcon <put funny sh*t here> Member 3,365 Member For: 17y 5m 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth, NOR Posted 20/02/08 01:59 AM Share Posted 20/02/08 01:59 AM Yes its only adjustable height at the front, and just a short body Bilstein shock at the rear. It did not bother me that the softness..etc is not adjustable, as they are great as they are.I'll see if I can read the numbers off them properly tonight for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erko Donating Members 1,079 Member For: 20y 6m 22d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 20/02/08 02:23 AM Share Posted 20/02/08 02:23 AM (edited) The Koni yellows are rebound adjustable, however the Bilsteins are not. They can be revalved (ie. rebuilt) but are not adjustable for damping force on the car.What do you want from these dampers? smooth ride, maximum performance, best value option? what springs will you be using? check out airboarts review in this forum on the bilsteins, he is extremely happy with them. Edited 20/02/08 02:24 AM by Rob E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 20/02/08 04:09 AM Share Posted 20/02/08 04:09 AM I am happy with my Koni/King spring package with the Whiteline 27/22mm ajustable F/R anti rollbars.The Bilstein was not available when I got mine done, so there was not much choice available.I would agree just on past experience that the Koni is more streetable, where the Coilovers are better for the track.Antiroll bars made more of a noticable difference than the springs/shocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonza Donating Members 228 Member For: 17y 8m 30d Gender: Male Location: perth Posted 20/02/08 11:07 PM Author Share Posted 20/02/08 11:07 PM I am happy with my Koni/King spring package with the Whiteline 27/22mm ajustable F/R anti rollbars.The Bilstein was not available when I got mine done, so there was not much choice available.I would agree just on past experience that the Koni is more streetable, where the Coilovers are better for the track.Antiroll bars made more of a noticable difference than the springs/shocks.I think I'll be going down the same path as you Zap. I'll be fitting the swaybars first and then evaluate the setup. If I feel it needs some more stiffness, I'll then do the adjustable shocks and springs.What model Koni's are you running Zap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 20/02/08 11:27 PM Share Posted 20/02/08 11:27 PM They are Red Konis I cannot remember what the model was, as I have had them for 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramad Member 824 Member For: 18y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 23/02/08 03:38 PM Share Posted 23/02/08 03:38 PM Koni/Bilstein shocks are great and top quality gear, but the best result we have achieved in terms of a ride/handling compromise was the fitment of Tein Adjustable Coilover package, with EDC box. Simply remove all your stock crap and fit these units, AS WELL AS.... fitting the appropriate camber/castor kits and nolathane bushes up front. Contrast over Koni/Bilstein was huge, and the cost wasnt much different. You really dont need the control box, but if you're getting these shocks, its great fun to have an in-cabin adjustablilty facility and has great waank value too... Guess it all boils down to what makes you happy after all..Mal K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrav8 Member 1,969 Member For: 19y 1m Gender: Male Location: New Zealand Posted 23/02/08 08:47 PM Share Posted 23/02/08 08:47 PM How much is a Tein set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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