Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?

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Originally Posted by snotrag

Seeing as this thread comes up top of Google when you search for "Boxster Koni FSD", I thought I'd add that in the end I went ahead and ordered them, in the post currently. I'llet you know how I get on once they are fitted.

Too funny! I pulled this up yesterday thinking about closing or at least adding to the thread I started, but felt I wanted a little more time to evaluate. I installed these FSDs ~1k ago. I just had the alignment done. Unfortunately a comparison to the stock system is limited due to my stock driver side shock was shot. Good news is all other suspension components were in good shape so no major changes there. What I can say is I am extremely happy with them. Broken pavement no longer jars the suspension, bumps and potholes are now soaked up and have a soft and "plush" feel. Turn entry is immediate and much firmer with hardly almost no body roll. Uneven pavement in the corner no longer unsettles the car, the failed front shock could have contributed to this though. Bottom line is if you're a dedicated racer and have to have your ski boots buckled so tight they hurt, then these are not for you. However if you want increased comfort and are tired of gritting your teeth when driving onto a bridge but don't want to give up any handling, then I wholeheartedly recommend these shocks. I am impressed so far.

edit: I have a close friend that has a 2001 S with 107k that is meticulous with maint. He has the Bilstein sports w/ HR springs. I have driven tis car multiple times. My feeling is the FSDs give up very little if any to the Sports handling wise but I feel are actually superior to the Sports on turn entry. Remember this is the low speed circuit where the FSDs have the firmer valving.

Details are: 98 base w/M030 sways front and rear. Michelin Pilot SS. Alignment specs: Front- Camber 0.3 deg, Caster 7.7, Toe 0.03 in. Rear- Camber -1.7 Toe 0.10 in