Bilsteins or Konis???

Benesesso · 10-20-2009, 03:03 AM

Time for 4 new shocks on my stock daily driver '90. Anyone have experience with Bilsteins and/or Konis?

I know both are high quality, the Bils are monotubes with bigger pistons, while the double tube Konis have adjustable rebound.

cre · 10-20-2009, 07:37 AM

Well, do you like rigid or do you like rigid? J/k... they're both very reputable companies what it comes down to is how firm you like your car to ride.

I've worked on (and driven about 200 miles) a MKIII with Bilsteins and I have a couple friends who have them on both of their M3's... they're VERY stiff. I personally am not a huge fan, but then the roads around here aren't so hot. They do have the added bonus of an adjustable spring perch if you're looking to lower the car a bit too.

I have no persone experience with Koni's. I do know that they have a lot of fans out there.

Personally, while I do trust Bilsteins, I would be more inclined to go with Konis... if I could afford them, heh.

Is the car a weekend fun sled or a daily driver?

Benesesso · 10-20-2009, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

Well, do you like rigid or do you like rigid? J/k... they're both very reputable companies what it comes down to is how firm you like your car to ride.

I've worked on (and driven about 200 miles) a MKIII with Bilsteins and I have a couple friends who have them on both of their M3's... they're VERY stiff. I personally am not a huge fan, but then the roads around here aren't so hot. They do have the added bonus of an adjustable spring perch if you're looking to lower the car a bit too.

I have no persone experience with Koni's. I do know that they have a lot of fans out there.

Personally, while I do trust Bilsteins, I would be more inclined to go with Konis... if I could afford them, heh.

Is the car a weekend fun sled or a daily driver?

Thanks. It's a daily driver that my wife uses--I seldom drive it. Guess I'll go with the Konis.

suprabahamut · 11-19-2009, 04:42 AM

I like Bilsteins as well I have used them on some other cars with good results not for the supra yet but probably soon. Have you checked KYB shocks yet?

10-20-2009, 03:03 AM	#1
Benesesso 3" Exhaust Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 145	Bilsteins or Konis??? Time for 4 new shocks on my stock daily driver '90. Anyone have experience with Bilsteins and/or Konis? I know both are high quality, the Bils are monotubes with bigger pistons, while the double tube Konis have adjustable rebound. __________________ "You see, wire telegraph is like a very long cat. You pull his tail in New York and his head is meowing in Los Angeles. Do you understand this? Radio operates the same way: You send signals here, they receive them there. The only difference is there is no cat." A. Einstein 1988 and 1990 Turbo Supras

10-20-2009, 07:37 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	Well, do you like rigid or do you like rigid? J/k... they're both very reputable companies what it comes down to is how firm you like your car to ride. I've worked on (and driven about 200 miles) a MKIII with Bilsteins and I have a couple friends who have them on both of their M3's... they're VERY stiff. I personally am not a huge fan, but then the roads around here aren't so hot. They do have the added bonus of an adjustable spring perch if you're looking to lower the car a bit too. I have no persone experience with Koni's. I do know that they have a lot of fans out there. Personally, while I do trust Bilsteins, I would be more inclined to go with Konis... if I could afford them, heh. Is the car a weekend fun sled or a daily driver?

11-19-2009, 04:42 AM	#4
suprabahamut 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2007 Location: greensboro Posts: 242	I like Bilsteins as well I have used them on some other cars with good results not for the supra yet but probably soon. Have you checked KYB shocks yet?