Bilstein dampers good for 986 Boxster S?

[bcrdukes]

I'm running the Koni FSD on my 01 Boxster S. As edc mentioned above, best of both worlds. They really firm up when you are pushing both speed and cornering. If you are looking for 100% sporty stiff ride, get the B6 and don't bother with the Koni FSD.

There were some reports of members who got rid of them in less than 1000 miles of road time, and expected the Koni FSD to be stiff all the time, but that isn't how they are designed to work. I like them particularly because the roads are just awful where I am (Toronto) and I need a compliant ride for the street, not a bone jarring driving experience over every bump, crack, and pot hole in the road. The Koni FSD does a good job of absorbing the imperfections of the road. It's not going to be as compliant as a Toyota RAV4, or as stiff as a GT3, so up to you on what you are after.

[PeterBleakney]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I'm running the Koni FSD on my 01 Boxster S. As edc mentioned above, best of both worlds. They really firm up when you are pushing both speed and cornering. If you are looking for 100% sporty stiff ride, get the B6 and don't bother with the Koni FSD.

There were some reports of members who got rid of them in less than 1000 miles of road time, and expected the Koni FSD to be stiff all the time, but that isn't how they are designed to work. I like them particularly because the roads are just awful where I am (Toronto) and I need a compliant ride for the street, not a bone jarring driving experience over every bump, crack, and pot hole in the road. The Koni FSD does a good job of absorbing the imperfections of the road. It's not going to be as compliant as a Toyota RAV4, or as stiff as a GT3, so up to you on what you are after.

Thanks for this. I live in Toronto too so I know what you're talking about. I'm definitely going to give the Konis a try. Where did you get yours?

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by PeterBleakney

Thanks for this. I live in Toronto too so I know what you're talking about. I'm definitely going to give the Konis a try. Where did you get yours?

The roads here in Winnipeg make the roads in Toronto feel smooth as silk. I lived in The GTA for 28 years and there is no comparison. Monster truck suspensions have issues on the roads in the ‘Peg

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by PeterBleakney

Thanks for this. I live in Toronto too so I know what you're talking about. I'm definitely going to give the Konis a try. Where did you get yours?

Sorry for the late reply.

I got my set from EuroSport Tuning in Oakville, although in hindsight, I should have just bought them through the shop I had them installed. The whole warranty and installation part confused the heck out of me. Would have saved a few bucks had I known that any shop who can order it, the warranty is valid.

If it means anything, I had my Konis installed at Mantis Automotive in Oakville.

[PeterBleakney]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

Sorry for the late reply.

I got my set from EuroSport Tuning in Oakville, although in hindsight, I should have just bought them through the shop I had them installed. The whole warranty and installation part confused the heck out of me. Would have saved a few bucks had I known that any shop who can order it, the warranty is valid.

If it means anything, I had my Konis installed at Mantis Automotive in Oakville.

Coincidentally, I live in Oakville too and was looking at EuroSport! I sent you a private message. Wouldn't mind checking out your car if possible. My mechanic dude is really pushing me towards the Bilstein B6s but from what I'm hearing about the Koni SA I really want to give them a go.

[986 Boxster]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

I'm running the Koni FSD on my 01 Boxster S. As edc mentioned above, best of both worlds. They really firm up when you are pushing both speed and cornering. If you are looking for 100% sporty stiff ride, get the B6 and don't bother with the Koni FSD.

There were some reports of members who got rid of them in less than 1000 miles of road time, and expected the Koni FSD to be stiff all the time, but that isn't how they are designed to work. I like them particularly because the roads are just awful where I am (Toronto) and I need a compliant ride for the street, not a bone jarring driving experience over every bump, crack, and pot hole in the road. The Koni FSD does a good job of absorbing the imperfections of the road. It's not going to be as compliant as a Toyota RAV4, or as stiff as a GT3, so up to you on what you are after.

What springs did you use with the Konis? I got the B6s with the stock springs on my car, it handles great but I don`t like how high the car sits. I was thinking of changing to B8s with lowering springs, either H&R or eibach, not sure which ones yet.