I am about get a set of Ground Control coilover sleeves (6kg/4kg) and I am looking at my options in terms of shocks.
I am only looking at around a 1-1.5" drop (max) and this car is my daily driver (think around 500-600km's a week).
At the moment I am tossing up between 2 options;
- Koni STR.T (Orange)
- Skunk2 Sports Shocks
Initially I was 100% set on the Koni's being that they have a lifetime warranty. However, reading some reviews they appear to have a history of dying (from bottoming out) when they are paired with lowering springs/coilover sleeves. Also, they are apparently not valved well for heavier spring rates.
Looking at on paper specs, the Skunk2 Sports springs seem as though they will have a better longevity for my purpose, being that they are designed for use with coilover sleeves and higher springs rates. But so far I have not been able to find many reviews of these shocks (from any time after 2008), and I am sure by now the company has addressed some of the manufacturing issues that plagued the first batch.
Does anybody have any experience with either of these combinations?
I am looking for honest opinions, not the standard response of "Get Koni Yellows"
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