Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?

[snotrag]

So this is very, very early days, but the car is back on its wheels, Koni FSD, stock springs, (I'm UK remember so maybe different to your US springs), top mounts, coffin arms, drop links, ARB bushes, Track rods, tuning forks and trailing arms. Its a bit good!

There is significantly less body roll than I expected, its very flat - that must be the slow speed compression damping - yet the bump/rough road performance so far feels excellent. and its so nice to have no rattles, bangs, knocks or anything at all! I did think I might need some stiffer ARB's but on first efforts I'm not sure I will.

Unfortunately I couldn't book in for an alignment until next week, so despite me doing best efforts to get it roughly straight with stringing out, it drives horrendous because all the wheels are pointing all over the shop. So ill have to wait before I really push it, but so far, so good - I think these Koni FSD could be exactly what a number of people want!

New suspension by simonholehan, on Flickr

New suspension B by simonholehan, on Flickr

[WillH]

Bump, everyone still happy with their choices? Any more feedback?
My struts are done. Looking at the B12 kit, ROW M030 kit, FSD with stock springs, FSD with ROW M030 springs, Koni sport with ...

[911monty]

Originally Posted by WillH

Bump, everyone still happy with their choices? Any more feedback?
My struts are done. Looking at the B12 kit, ROW M030 kit, FSD with stock springs, FSD with ROW M030 springs, Koni sport with ...

Hey Will; I saw your other post regarding frost heaves in Canada. Sounds like the FSDs would work very well for you on stock springs. Broken pavement would no longer be something to fear. I am in central Cali near the earthquake capital so we have similar roads, cracks and upheavals and I can say I am extremely happy with mine and would not hesitate to recommend them. Of course only you can determine what is best for the type of driving you do, but if you're not a dedicated track rat, but are simply looking for a more capable car for the occasional AX or DE, that rides much much better getting there, then look no further.

[WillH]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Hey Will; I saw your other post regarding frost heaves in Canada. Sounds like the FSDs would work very well for you on stock springs. Broken pavement would no longer be something to fear. I am in central Cali near the earthquake capital so we have similar roads, cracks and upheavals and I can say I am extremely happy with mine and would not hesitate to recommend them. Of course only you can determine what is best for the type of driving you do, but if you're not a dedicated track rat, but are simply looking for a more capable car for the occasional AX or DE, that rides much much better getting there, then look no further.

Thanks for your response. They are on the short list. I'm waiting to hear back from the dealer on the ROW spring prices. I would like to combine the fsd with ROW M030 springs for a small drop and rake adjustment.

[911monty]

[QUOTE=snotrag;541843]So this is very, very early days, but the car is back on its wheels, Koni FSD, stock springs, (I'm UK remember so maybe different to your US springs), top mounts, coffin arms, drop links, ARB bushes, Track rods, tuning forks and trailing arms. Its a bit good!

There is significantly less body roll than I expected, its very flat - that must be the slow speed compression damping - yet the bump/rough road performance so far feels excellent. and its so nice to have no rattles, bangs, knocks or anything at all! I did think I might need some stiffer ARB's but on first efforts I'm not sure I will.

Unfortunately I couldn't book in for an alignment until next week, so despite me doing best efforts to get it roughly straight with stringing out, it drives horrendous because all the wheels are pointing all over the shop. So ill have to wait before I really push it, but so far, so good - I think these Koni FSD could be exactly what a number of people want!





Strange I keep missing posts..... I agree with your assessment and would like to hear what your thoughts are after the alignment. I haven't found any fault with my FSDs during hard driving, corner entry is very flat and bumps mid corner are soaked up very well. I'm especially impressed with the way they soak up the seams in concrete paving, the slaps that felt like the steering column was bending are simply gone, amazing.

[911monty]

Sorry duplicate disregard

[Ciao]

Originally Posted by snotrag

So this is very, very early days, but the car is back on its wheels, Koni FSD, stock springs, (I'm UK remember so maybe different to your US springs), top mounts, coffin arms, drop links, ARB bushes, Track rods, tuning forks and trailing arms. Its a bit good!

There is significantly less body roll than I expected, its very flat - that must be the slow speed compression damping - yet the bump/rough road performance so far feels excellent. and its so nice to have no rattles, bangs, knocks or anything at all! I did think I might need some stiffer ARB's but on first efforts I'm not sure I will.

Unfortunately I couldn't book in for an alignment until next week, so despite me doing best efforts to get it roughly straight with stringing out, it drives horrendous because all the wheels are pointing all over the shop. So ill have to wait before I really push it, but so far, so good - I think these Koni FSD could be exactly what a number of people want!

New suspension by simonholehan, on Flickr

New suspension B by simonholehan, on Flickr

Sits too high for my taste; looks like a 4X4

[WillH]

Been surfing the net and found this
KONI Suspension Kit Sport Kit Fahrwerk für Porsche Boxster 986 | eBay

Direct competition for the Bilstein b12 kit at a great price.

[WillH]

Any more feedback regarding FSD or Koni sport on row m030 springs? Getting ready to pull the trigger.

[steved0x]

Originally Posted by WillH

Any more feedback regarding FSD or Koni sport on row m030 springs? Getting ready to pull the trigger.

I am Koni FSD with USA M030, 2000 S manual, so not exactly the same, but I love it. Comfortable on the street, and handles well on the track.

[WillH]

Originally Posted by steved0x

I am Koni FSD with USA M030, 2000 S manual, so not exactly the same, but I love it. Comfortable on the street, and handles well on the track.

That's the way I'm leaning. The dealer came back with spring part numbers that seem to relate to USA030 instead of the ROW030 I asked for so I'm holding off until that gets cleared up.
My thinking is that the ROW 030 will firm things up and give a slight drop and rake while avoiding the need for adjustable rear toe arms. The FSD should keep it livable on my crap roads that it gets DD duty on. Well that's what I'm hoping anyway.

[WillH]

The Koni sport kit is available in Europe for an attractive price but looks too low for me and will need adjustable rear toe arms. That puts it into RoW kit price.
RoW M030 springs for 5speed look to be unobtainium without going with the full kit. Full kit from my local dealer is 2350$cdn. Carnewal appears to be better priced.
Stock RoW m030 shouldn't be too bad right? How's dealing with carnewal?