Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?

[edc]

I haven't tried all combinations but if you want something firmer than standard with more damping control then the FSD works well. I think it has a greater range than an M030 damper. My FSD are paired with my M030 ARBs or sways as you call them and the M030 spec -10mm progressive H&R spring. This seems to work well for me and is at the right place on the performance Vs value spectrum.

Having previously tried new M030 I wanted to try something different. It's not that the M030 on my old car didn't work it's just that I'm curious and like to try something different. I haven't yet tried it on one of my week long Alps or Pyrenees trips but it handles and rides better than M030 for me.

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by edc

I haven't tried all combinations but if you want something firmer than standard with more damping control then the FSD works well. I think it has a greater range than an M030 damper. My FSD are paired with my M030 ARBs or sways as you call them and the M030 spec -10mm progressive H&R spring. This seems to work well for me and is at the right place on the performance Vs value spectrum.

Having previously tried new M030 I wanted to try something different. It's not that the M030 on my old car didn't work it's just that I'm curious and like to try something different. I haven't yet tried it on one of my week long Alps or Pyrenees trips but it handles and rides better than M030 for me.

I am curious but lack enough funds to experiment. I have a turbo ford mondeo titanum my wife complains constantly about the ride being to firm, I love so makes a dilema. I want to keep her happy but stiffen the car up, want to do a long road trip from Seville up to northern spain and back, so need to keep it tame.

[WillH]

Update.
The FSDs performed as advertised even if I’m not convinced that the ROW M030 spring rates are a good match. But having left the car outside in -10C all day before my commute back home, I have to emphasize that these are not good in the cold. If you don’t drive in those temperatures or colder, than you will likely be happy with these. For my money, when I do it again, I’ll be going with the sports.

[Boxstard]

Originally Posted by WillH

Update.
The FSDs performed as advertised even if I’m not convinced that the ROW M030 spring rates are a good match. But having left the car outside in -10C all day before my commute back home, I have to emphasize that these are not good in the cold. If you don’t drive in those temperatures or colder, than you will likely be happy with these. For my money, when I do it again, I’ll be going with the sports.

What makes FSD to perform worse than other shocks, especially those typical non-adjustable?

You will pick Sports next time so you can adjust softer for winter (assuming you are not already softest for summer)?

I'm considering FSD now and I daily drive mine through Michigan winter so cold performance is a factor.

[WillH]

The compliance is greatly diminished. It turns into a teeth and car rattler. I assume it has to do with the crossover valving/viscosity. Worse than regular shocks and cold.