JettaGLI
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« on: August 29, 2005, 02:59:40 AM » |
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Hey guys,
There are a lot of good gb and sick sales on coilovers right now... i'm looking at getting KW or Koni. Any advice/experiences with these? Hows the stiffness compared to stock.
The prices are like 900 for Koni, and 1000 for KW v1...
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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2005, 12:41:07 PM » |
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I love my koni coils. Set at a reasonable ride height they ride quite nice. They are more comfortable and less bouncy than the typical spring/shock combo. Also there is the benefit of changing the damping and getting different spring rates when using a coilover. The rates are too soft for serious competition, but great for the street.
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2005, 05:27:00 PM » |
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Koni makes first class stuff all around. If you get damping adjustability w/ the Konis, definitely go with them.
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« Reply #3 on: September 07, 2005, 01:41:17 AM » |
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My vote goes to KW's. Koni's are too soft for my tastes. But I live in the south, our roads aren't that bad.
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« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2005, 02:24:11 AM » |
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go with kw. ive heard people say they didnt like the koni's. but ive never heard complaints on the kw's. or pss9's.
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JettaGLI
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2006, 04:46:41 AM » |
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Thats 2 to 2 konis and kw... im still looking into these. Does anyone have any imput on the rust issue? I'm really leaning towards konis becuase they are 900, vs. like 1400 for kw v2 which do just about the same thing but are the stainless steal.
Any imput on this as far as rusting with colder winters?
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2006, 01:02:21 PM » |
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how do you guys feel about the B+G RS coilovers? I can do a gb on those if you want
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2006, 01:57:18 PM » |
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never heard of those guys... anything from them for b5 s4?
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« Reply #8 on: February 17, 2006, 02:29:50 PM » |
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how do you guys feel about the B+G RS coilovers? I can do a gb on those if you want steve, post up some info on these? |
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« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2006, 03:00:46 PM » |
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how do you guys feel about the B+G RS coilovers? I can do a gb on those if you want Are these the ones that are adjusted at the bottom of the shock body, rather than by compressing the spring? I'd totally be interested in these, but I'm rocking FK coils. Though, I could be a guinea pig  Do you have a GB dollar figure in mind? |
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JettaGLI
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« Reply #11 on: February 17, 2006, 03:49:45 PM » |
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I think they are going for $1099, any worries about rusting?
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« Reply #12 on: February 17, 2006, 03:59:34 PM » |
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those look good. but you say there like stock ride quaility? so they aren't any stiffer?
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2006, 04:20:18 PM » |
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you can adjust them... there are 18 levels of dampening with these
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2006, 05:10:21 PM » |
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I just read all about these on vortex... you can adjust the height from the bottom to get the same feel as stock, as long as you don't go to low. And they are powder coated and have a lifetime warranty so they are going to last forever without seizing or rusting right?
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« Reply #15 on: February 17, 2006, 05:42:45 PM » |
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Well if you are guys are interested in these and i can sell at least 3 sets i will beat that 1099 price but i cannot advertise a lower price than that
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« Reply #16 on: February 17, 2006, 10:04:25 PM » |
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i'd be interested if i had a dub still  immaidiot :checkit: |
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« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2006, 04:59:58 PM » |
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I'd be interested... anyone else?
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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2006, 03:39:06 PM » |
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ok i'll drop it down to 2 for you guys if you want to get a crazy good deal on them
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« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2006, 04:37:11 PM » |
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OMG, must........not.................give .......in........
You're killing me Steve.
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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2006, 04:38:47 PM » |
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i don't even have a dub and i want them, lol
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