Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers

moggle · 11-07-2007, 08:42 PM

I have a 2004 Audi A6, which I am about to upgrade the standard shock absorbers for either Bilstein B6 (recommended by Bilstein help line)or the Koni FSD (read a good review in Audi driver).

My priority is to improve handling and road holding and not to sacrifice comfort; improve comfort would be a bonus. Both of these products can be used with the standard springs, which I will retain.

Can anyone recommend either product and give a brief account of any experience they may have had.

I have been quoted £460 fitted for the Bilstein and £540 fitted for the Konis.

Thanks

petsy · 11-07-2007, 09:20 PM

search the gti forum for Red Robin's write up on his fsd and eibach spring combo...

RR rates them highly

RedRobin · 12-07-2007, 07:53 AM

For road use I would recommend KoniFSD but for track I'd be looking at the Bilstein coil-overs and modding the whole suspension.

As you write: "My priority is to improve handling and road holding and not to sacrifice comfort; improve comfort would be a bonus", then the FSD system would be difficult to beat in my opinion.

RR's KoniFSD+Eibach Thread

How KoniFSD's Work

To get the most out of a suspension mod I'd also be considering Anti-roll bars and springs, but it's extra money and a slippery slope [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img].

Hope this helps [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img]

moggle · 12-07-2007, 01:30 PM

Thank you for the responses, the Koni review certainly gives confidence that the system does work.

Has anyone had experience of the Bilstein B6, which I would use with the standard springs. Any improvement in handling would be welcome over standard, as it was never the best.

MarskeBear · 13-07-2007, 09:20 PM

I have A4 Q spec edition s-line, will the koni make a diffrence from the audi fitted shocks ??

moggle · 14-07-2007, 12:58 PM

[ QUOTE ]
I have A4 Q spec edition s-line, will the koni make a diffrence from the audi fitted shocks ??

[/ QUOTE ]

Steven
the standard Audi s-line set up is a compromise of firmness at the expense to comfort. The Koni FSD web site and the reviews on this forum are evidence that you can have both firmness and comfort.

I intend to fit the FSD's next week, best price so far is £540 fitted.

MarskeBear · 14-07-2007, 07:23 PM

cheers, where that from?

moggle · 14-07-2007, 09:44 PM

Steven

I have sent a private email

Regard

Mike

MarskeBear · 15-07-2007, 08:54 PM

ta,

DanG · 01-08-2007, 01:55 PM

I presume that there is an ARB upgrade from the 2004 RS6 too that you could look at whist fitting shocks.

Koni make some superb break pads too IIRC.

11-07-2007, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
moggle Ford Ka Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 60	Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers I have a 2004 Audi A6, which I am about to upgrade the standard shock absorbers for either Bilstein B6 (recommended by Bilstein help line)or the Koni FSD (read a good review in Audi driver). My priority is to improve handling and road holding and not to sacrifice comfort; improve comfort would be a bonus. Both of these products can be used with the standard springs, which I will retain. Can anyone recommend either product and give a brief account of any experience they may have had. I have been quoted £460 fitted for the Bilstein and £540 fitted for the Konis. Thanks

11-07-2007, 09:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
petsy Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: At the cutting edge Posts: 2,988	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers search the gti forum for Red Robin's write up on his fsd and eibach spring combo... RR rates them highly

12-07-2007, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
RedRobin (old) Fruit and (carbon) Fibre Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BIALI Motorsport Posts: 22,627	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers For road use I would recommend KoniFSD but for track I'd be looking at the Bilstein coil-overs and modding the whole suspension. As you write: "My priority is to improve handling and road holding and not to sacrifice comfort; improve comfort would be a bonus", then the FSD system would be difficult to beat in my opinion. RR's KoniFSD+Eibach Thread How KoniFSD's Work To get the most out of a suspension mod I'd also be considering Anti-roll bars and springs, but it's extra money and a slippery slope [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]. Hope this helps [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/169144-ok.gif[/img] __________________ *PLEASE CHECK OUT MY MUSIC: HERE ON MYSPACE* Still grinning about my Throbbin' Red VeeDub Mk5 GTI DSG - Now Revo'd

12-07-2007, 01:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
moggle Ford Ka Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 60	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers Thank you for the responses, the Koni review certainly gives confidence that the system does work. Has anyone had experience of the Bilstein B6, which I would use with the standard springs. Any improvement in handling would be welcome over standard, as it was never the best.

13-07-2007, 09:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
MarskeBear Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 677	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers I have A4 Q spec edition s-line, will the koni make a diffrence from the audi fitted shocks ?? __________________ 56 A4 2.0T Q S-line Spec Edition,dolphin grey, leather,Bose,Phatnoise,Storage,Int'Light pack 57 VW 2.0TDI (170) Golf GT in reflex silver with toys and leather.

14-07-2007, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
moggle Ford Ka Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 60	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers [ QUOTE ] I have A4 Q spec edition s-line, will the koni make a diffrence from the audi fitted shocks ?? [/ QUOTE ] Steven the standard Audi s-line set up is a compromise of firmness at the expense to comfort. The Koni FSD web site and the reviews on this forum are evidence that you can have both firmness and comfort. I intend to fit the FSD's next week, best price so far is £540 fitted.

14-07-2007, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
MarskeBear Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 677	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers cheers, where that from? __________________ 56 A4 2.0T Q S-line Spec Edition,dolphin grey, leather,Bose,Phatnoise,Storage,Int'Light pack 57 VW 2.0TDI (170) Golf GT in reflex silver with toys and leather.

14-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
moggle Ford Ka Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 60	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers Steven I have sent a private email Regard Mike

15-07-2007, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
MarskeBear Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Posts: 677	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers ta, __________________ 56 A4 2.0T Q S-line Spec Edition,dolphin grey, leather,Bose,Phatnoise,Storage,Int'Light pack 57 VW 2.0TDI (170) Golf GT in reflex silver with toys and leather.

01-08-2007, 01:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
DanG Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chelsea Posts: 2,586	Re: Bilstein or Koni FSD shock absorbers I presume that there is an ARB upgrade from the 2004 RS6 too that you could look at whist fitting shocks. Koni make some superb break pads too IIRC. __________________ 1976 911S - exciting 2010 A6 3.0TDI Avant Le Mans Auto - sensible 2010 Oyster Card - business like

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