Konis or Bilstein which one is more comfy with eibach pro springs??

**s4029768** · 29-10-2008 07:09 PM

Hi guys I'm looking lower my 04 euro. I have decided to go with eibach pro springs, but am still considering the shocks to match them with. What in your experience will have a better ride quality, Koni or Bilstein?

And do they make a Bilstein comfort for the euro?

Any feedback will be much appreciated

**Ken-f** · 29-10-2008 07:40 PM

Someone recommend me bilstein if your looking for comfort. No personal experience.

**omgzilla** · 29-10-2008 07:57 PM

Bilstein > Koni. Just personal preference really.

No personal experience with these shocks in a Euro, but I did find this after some quick research:

Technically the main difference is that Bilstein uses a monotube
(single tube) gas shock versus the Koni twin tube (inner and outer
tube) gas shock. In the monotube design, the nitrogen gas
and shock fluid are separated. The gas pressure is higher and the
shock piston is also larger diameter. These features make the shock
more sensitive, more cavitation resistant, and aid cooling.

**damienm** · 29-10-2008 08:19 PM

never sat in a car with bilstein but i have the koni yellows n they are pretty comfortable as you could adjust the stiffness of the shocks.

**aaronng** · 29-10-2008 08:27 PM

Driven both, preferred the bilsteins.

**milkman** · 29-10-2008 08:29 PM

Konis are more comfy.

**s4029768** · 29-10-2008 09:03 PM

aarong when you say you prefered the bilsteins.....in what way did it feel better than the konis?

**aaronng** · 29-10-2008 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by s4029768

aarong when you say you prefered the bilsteins.....in what way did it feel better than the konis?

They felt more compliant. It would absorb up bumps well while maintaining better handling than stock. The Konis, I didn't change the damper setting, so it might not have been optimal. But I felt that the Bilsteins were better in terms of comfort compared to Koni.

**aday** · 29-10-2008 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by aaronng

They felt more compliant. It would absorb up bumps well while maintaining better handling than stock. The Konis, I didn't change the damper setting, so it might not have been optimal. But I felt that the Bilsteins were better in terms of comfort compared to Koni.

How did you find the ride comfort as opposed to a stock setup (ie stock springs and shocks)?

**aaronng** · 29-10-2008 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by aday

How did you find the ride comfort as opposed to a stock setup (ie stock springs and shocks)?

Slightly stiffer than stock. Damping is improved significantly. Less bouncyness

**snYpz** · 29-10-2008 09:48 PM

Just out of curiosity, how much would this setup compare to a comfortable set of coilovers like the tein comfort sports?

Ive heard the CS are very cofortable and comparable to stock. Maybe if the price is similar, that could be an option s4029768?

PS. I have tein ss and i cant feel a major difference from stock

**aaronng** · 29-10-2008 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by snYpz

Just out of curiosity, how much would this setup compare to a comfortable set of coilovers like the tein comfort sports?

Ive heard the CS are very cofortable and comparable to stock. Maybe if the price is similar, that could be an option s4029768?

PS. I have tein ss and i cant feel a major difference from stock

SS feels like stock on roads, but when you come across narrow metal speed bumps like at Bunnings, you will feel the difference between SS and stock.

Eibach + Bilstein can cost more than SS.