bilstein or koni? which is better? smoother? cost/benefit? thanks n/m
bilstein or koni? which is better? smoother? cost/benefit? thanks n/m
12-01-2001, 12:23 PM
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I have bilsteins on my E class. they ride very good; firm yet comfortable. In my experience the konis are stiffer.
12-01-2001, 12:57 PM
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You'll get responses both ways....Mr Vanos I am waiting 
The Koni's are great and also you can get them in the 3-way adjustable version as Mr Vanos has on his E55. I have the Bilsteins because I got them at cost but supposedly the Bilsteins are more per shock.
Both are great and I too want to know where the Bilstein Sports lie against the Koni's. Are they stiffer than the medium or soft setting or even the firm?? Mr V can you elaborate please.
The Koni's are great and also you can get them in the 3-way adjustable version as Mr Vanos has on his E55. I have the Bilsteins because I got them at cost but supposedly the Bilsteins are more per shock.
Both are great and I too want to know where the Bilstein Sports lie against the Koni's. Are they stiffer than the medium or soft setting or even the firm?? Mr V can you elaborate please.
12-02-2001, 12:35 AM
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While I'm sure he'll post later, he told me they chose Koni's because for the size of the car (CLK/E/etc), it performs just as well as Bilsteins, but is much more comfortable. The comfort on Bilsteins is better in a C/M3 etc.
Did I get this right Mr V?
I have my Koni's set to Firm.
Did I get this right Mr V?
I have my Koni's set to Firm.
