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05-29-2004 | 03:03 PM
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Koni Sport vs Koni Special
Since there is no longer a standard Koni application for the rear, we can't recommend the Standard Koni for the front unless used with an OE Boge/Sachs or Bilstein HD rear shock.
The Sport is valved higher in both compression and rebound. Here's a snip from our website that may answer your question better:
The Sport is valved higher in both compression and rebound. Here's a snip from our website that may answer your question better:
KONI Sport vs KONI Special - The characteristics of shock absorbers hardly ever get the attention they deserve, despite the damper being responsible for comfort, roadholding, stability and safety.
Below is a force velocity graph of a KONI SPECIAL and a KONI SPORT shock, both designed for the same vehicle. The graph displays the adjustment ranges for both shocks. The pink area shows the adjustment range where both shocks are equal in value. The red area indicates that portion unique to the KONI Special, while the yellow area is specific to the Sport shock only.
When a car accelerates, brakes or rolls, typical damper speeds are in the (A) area. Damper speeds caused by road surface irregularities usually are in the (B) area. Whereas KONI Special dampers are more biased towards comfort, KONI Sport dampers are so towards handling. The shape of the characteristics is of great importance: the KONI experts use this information in development.
KONI Special (red) - The KONI Special dampers are designed to offer the best compromise between road handling and comfort. If only a Special damper is listed, its adjustment forces are designed for all driving requirements.
KONI Sport (yellow) - The KONI Sport dampers are designed for aggressive driving or cars with suspension upgrades while continuing to offer comfort. If a KONI Sport is listed as an alternative to the KONI Special, choose Sport for aggressive handling characteristics.
Below is a force velocity graph of a KONI SPECIAL and a KONI SPORT shock, both designed for the same vehicle. The graph displays the adjustment ranges for both shocks. The pink area shows the adjustment range where both shocks are equal in value. The red area indicates that portion unique to the KONI Special, while the yellow area is specific to the Sport shock only.
When a car accelerates, brakes or rolls, typical damper speeds are in the (A) area. Damper speeds caused by road surface irregularities usually are in the (B) area. Whereas KONI Special dampers are more biased towards comfort, KONI Sport dampers are so towards handling. The shape of the characteristics is of great importance: the KONI experts use this information in development.
KONI Special (red) - The KONI Special dampers are designed to offer the best compromise between road handling and comfort. If only a Special damper is listed, its adjustment forces are designed for all driving requirements.
KONI Sport (yellow) - The KONI Sport dampers are designed for aggressive driving or cars with suspension upgrades while continuing to offer comfort. If a KONI Sport is listed as an alternative to the KONI Special, choose Sport for aggressive handling characteristics.