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Old 02-22-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Bilstein HD vs. Koni yellow adjustable rebound

Volgtland lowering springs are on their way. Need imput on struts and shocks. It's between Bilsteins HD and Koni yellows so please do not discuss any other brands. Am not very patient in tuning adjustable shock and struts as I have Penske's single adjustable racing shocks in rear which could go if I put one brand in all four corners. Bilsteins would work for me, but would appreciate any imput on the subject if you have any experience with the Bilsteins or the Koni. What would the settings on the Koni be to balance handling and ride. I understand that rebound in the rear affects oversteer and understeer.
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I just put Koni yellows and Vogtland springs on my Bullitt... I still haven't sorted out adjustment of the Konis. Started at 2 turns up from soft, front & rear, and they felt a bit too firm. Next test was at one turn up, and they're better... I'll go with the one turn for a while, and maybe adjust from there. The Vogtland springs I ordered were supposed to be the GT500 version, as I wanted a more level ride on the Bullitt... The Vogtland box has the part # for those GT500 springs, but the seller may have switched for the regular Vogtland Mustang GT springs, as the car looks 1-1/4" lower at both ends. Ride seems OK though. I may just leave it this way for now.
Anyway, I'd recommend the Koni, as the adjustment is a great feature in tuning; one that you don't have with the Bilstein.
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Koni yellow sport struts/shocks are great! Love mine. As they break in you have the option to tune them just the way you like. As your car ages and you change out various suspension pieces ( LCA's, sway bars, tires etc. ) the precise "tuning" of the adjustable Konis will prove to be quite handy.
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