Koni Yellows....
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December 31, 2008 08:58 pm UTC
December 31, 2008 08:58 pm UTC
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Dan Sarkar
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Well, my transmission is all done with shiny new guts, and the motor is cradled with all new urethane mounts......but my dampers are done.
I am taking the time while the car is still in the shop to replace my 5 year old Tokico blues with a set of Koni Yellow adjustables. Can anyone vouch for these struts? my research has yielded nothing but positive feedback for the quality and ride of the Koni's However, personal experience is my best gauge for whether something is good or not, so if anyone has any thoughts/xp with these struts, please chime in.
They will be paired with the Apex springs I currently have in the car. All supporting hardware -balljoints, bushings, control arms are all new, the struts themselves are the only parts that haven't been replaced in 5 years.....so I am kind of hoping for a dramatic improvement in ride quality.
Happy New year!
I want an RS4.
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Re: Koni Yellows....
[Re: Scott McIntyre]
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January 02, 2009 06:59 pm UTC
January 02, 2009 06:59 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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Dan's too rich (and too soft ) to be into super-performance stats... *Laugh* The Konis will be fine, Dan. Plus they're adjustable so you can tone the ride down if you find it a bit harsh. Still won't be as perfect a ride as the A3, though.
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Re: Koni Yellows....
[Re: Troy Jollimore]
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January 02, 2009 08:04 pm UTC
January 02, 2009 08:04 pm UTC
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Dan Sarkar
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Dan's too rich (and too soft ) to be into super-performance stats... *Laugh* Heeeeey, wait a minute.......I resent that.... what are you implying Troy? hahahaha I do recall seeing this article a while ago when I was searching for info.....the thing that stuck out in my mind was: "hmm......I guess that means my tokicos are crap then...." The Konis will be fine, Dan. Plus they're adjustable so you can tone the ride down if you find it a bit harsh. Still won't be as perfect a ride as the A3, though. (sigh) I know....I was hoping that perhaps by upgrading to better dampers, I would be able to at least match the A3 in some respects....I have to stop comparing those two cars, given the 11 year age difference........and the fact that they are totally different cars. (as for going soft, I totally blame the A3's heated seats and other creature comforts for that) In related news, with all the snow/ice we got here over the holidays, I got to do some Xtreme hardcore off roading with the A3.....you ever drive an S line equipped Audi with 18" all seasons through icy streets with 2" potholes? damn near shook the teeth right out of my skull.....I thought for sure I was going to break the thing....traction control got a workout and a half....wish I had the quattro. Koni's are not externally adjustable like a set of AGXs would be. You need to take them off the car to adjust them. The yellows are adjustable by way of knob (hee hee....knob) They just aren't linear.....that tech article pointed out that often one shock doesn't match the other in terms of setting, so that will be kind of messy. Other units have adjusters that click, the koni's don't. Anyway, my guru is neck deep in rusted suspension parts so hopefully the battle will be successful, and I'll have a nice ride.
I want an RS4.
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Re: Koni Yellows....
[Re: Scott McIntyre]
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January 04, 2009 10:14 pm UTC
January 04, 2009 10:14 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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My FWD Passat with the 17" new Yoko Advan S4's handled SO well in heavy snow, packed snow, slush and glare ice, I considered keeping them on year-round. Driving with the TC off made for a bit of a different experience, but was still not too bad. Just can't beat Euro cars for balance, even though they're technically front-heavy. And don't be so hard on yourself. The Tokicos probably weren't 'crap'. The line between the level of the Konis and something like a KYB GR-2 is so thin that you'd have to be in competition to really know the difference.
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Re: Koni Yellows....
[Re: Troy Jollimore]
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January 08, 2009 04:35 pm UTC
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Dan Sarkar
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Well, after a month of surgery, I got my car back on Tuesday I can't say for sure if the Koni's make a dramatic improvement over what I had before, but I find peace in the fact that all the undercarriage hardware is new and corrosion free, and that just makes the car feel better in my own head. Gone are the little pops and creaks that bugged me before, and the car does feel smoother going over road imperfections, as one would expect with new suspension. The transmission shifts as it should, again, no dramatic improvement, but no more mysterious noise in 2nd gear anymore either, coupled with the knowledge that the internals are all new and functioning as they were intended. The most noticeable change though is with the urethane motor mounts. During start up and idling, the car certainly vibrates more and it will take getting used to, but it's no big deal. It's just really nice to finally have my car back, and for that I am thankful. Hey Troy, I tried turning off the TC on the A3 during one snowy day just to see what would happen....ugh. Definitely getting snow tires for it next year, that's for sure.
I want an RS4.
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Re: Koni Yellows....
[Re: Scott McIntyre]
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January 28, 2009 06:28 pm UTC
January 28, 2009 06:28 pm UTC
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Tashko Sarakinov
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I haven't read the whole thread yet but shocks makes a world of difference on the cars performance and it's not just about cornering. Acceleration and braking can be greatly affected. Generally, you get what you pay for and then end up paying more eventually. When testing data is available to help make a purchase decision, it shouldn't be ignored.
Just an FYI that I can get Koni, Ground-Control, Eibach, and Bilstein stuff if you don't want to go through the US.
Last edited by Tashko Sarakinov; January 28, 2009 06:28 pm UTC.
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