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Thread: Bilstiens vs koni debate ?

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    Bilstiens vs koni debate ?

    Anyone with experiences with either brand for a strut on a Foxbody with coilovers added to them ?

    Price point to price point because I see koni has more affordable versions where Bilstien does not seem to have economical options

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    Having had all of the above and then some on my own car. ......
    Bilsteins worked well but definately hit a wall once you move much over 300-325 springs.
    Koni single adjustable, IMHO, ok for stock springs. On coil overs, best with conservative spring rates only or ride n handling suffers hard.
    Koni Dbl Adj, good grief do these things work well with aggressive spring rates. My car with them + 450lb front springs outride Bilsteins with anything over 300lbs. On the track, nothing but praise for them. Well worth the extra money.
    If I keep the Cobra, next step will be JRI on all four corners.

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    I have the koni SA with the MM coilover kit, no issues rides great, I'm only running a 275 spring rate thou.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ZR View Post
    Bilsteins worked well but definately hit a wall once you move much over 300-325 springs.
    Agreed. I have Bilstein HD’s and Hypercoil 325 springs up front. Combo works well IMO. Bilstein doesn’t recommend going over 325.
    -Don____________

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    If you're buying Koni, don't cheap out, buy the double adjustable.

    98 GT - Bright Atlantic Blue 'Dech'

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    Bilstein best quality for the money, but Koni DA a big step up. Street use, Bilstein is all you need. If you plan on road course, DA’s will work with much more spring rate than the Bilstein’s can handle. I have run both as well.

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    I have Koni DA's on my car with coilovers and high spring rates as well, very pleased with the combination

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    Thank you for the input guys, Koni DA seems to be very popular choice

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