Bilstein vs. Monroe vs Koni FSD - interesting write-up
01-24-2013, 10:40 AM
#32
Instructor
Bill Verburg said:
Okay - this has been a GREAT thread.
I have Bilstein HDs and M033s installed by the PO within the past year or so. The height is awesome. But in my location the local roads are ****e. And I-5 between here and Seattle go from sweet blacktop to the worst roads imaginable at 50mph+, especially the closer you get to SEA.
Based on this thread I'm seriously considering the Koni FSDs. I say seriously because it's expensive and I'd be replacing almost new Bilstein HDs which makes me feel a bit picky. But with the Targa roof I'm particularly worried about stress on the car from road bashing.
Subjective Questions:
1. Would the ride height change much?
2. Would the "crashyness" go away on crappy roads, at least somewhat noticeably?
3. Would I be able to re-sell the Bilsteins even though they are used (less than 1K miles on them for sure).
Thanks!
All the modern Bilsteins come w/ digressive valving all the the older designs w/ linear. If you have older mono tube shocks they can be redone to modern spec for a very reasonable cost, twin tubes cannot be rebuilt.
As far as I know all Bilstein hd are linear from the factory, they are old school designs.
As far as I know all Bilstein hd are linear from the factory, they are old school designs.
I have Bilstein HDs and M033s installed by the PO within the past year or so. The height is awesome. But in my location the local roads are ****e. And I-5 between here and Seattle go from sweet blacktop to the worst roads imaginable at 50mph+, especially the closer you get to SEA.
Based on this thread I'm seriously considering the Koni FSDs. I say seriously because it's expensive and I'd be replacing almost new Bilstein HDs which makes me feel a bit picky. But with the Targa roof I'm particularly worried about stress on the car from road bashing.
Subjective Questions:
1. Would the ride height change much?
2. Would the "crashyness" go away on crappy roads, at least somewhat noticeably?
3. Would I be able to re-sell the Bilsteins even though they are used (less than 1K miles on them for sure).
Thanks!
01-24-2013, 11:45 AM
#33
Bill Verburg said:
Okay - this has been a GREAT thread.
I have Bilstein HDs and M033s installed by the PO within the past year or so. The height is awesome. But in my location the local roads are ****e. And I-5 between here and Seattle go from sweet blacktop to the worst roads imaginable at 50mph+, especially the closer you get to SEA.
Based on this thread I'm seriously considering the Koni FSDs. I say seriously because it's expensive and I'd be replacing almost new Bilstein HDs which makes me feel a bit picky. But with the Targa roof I'm particularly worried about stress on the car from road bashing.
Subjective Questions:
1. Would the ride height change much?
2. Would the "crashyness" go away on crappy roads, at least somewhat noticeably?
3. Would I be able to re-sell the Bilsteins even though they are used (less than 1K miles on them for sure).
Thanks!
Okay - this has been a GREAT thread.
I have Bilstein HDs and M033s installed by the PO within the past year or so. The height is awesome. But in my location the local roads are ****e. And I-5 between here and Seattle go from sweet blacktop to the worst roads imaginable at 50mph+, especially the closer you get to SEA.
Based on this thread I'm seriously considering the Koni FSDs. I say seriously because it's expensive and I'd be replacing almost new Bilstein HDs which makes me feel a bit picky. But with the Targa roof I'm particularly worried about stress on the car from road bashing.
Subjective Questions:
1. Would the ride height change much?
2. Would the "crashyness" go away on crappy roads, at least somewhat noticeably?
3. Would I be able to re-sell the Bilsteins even though they are used (less than 1K miles on them for sure).
Thanks!
01-24-2013, 03:31 PM
#37
Instructor
Bill - so are my Bilstein HDs adjustable?
Sorry for the ignorance. I just got the Targa about a month ago and have been reading a lot here on RL, but I know expertise is from people like you with 7K posts!
Sorry for the ignorance. I just got the Targa about a month ago and have been reading a lot here on RL, but I know expertise is from people like you with 7K posts!
01-24-2013, 04:20 PM
#38
Go to Carnewal's sight for pics of what they look like and an explanation of the adjustment range
