These Konis are more for comfort compared to the B6s let alone the B8. Koni FSDs aka Special Active are supposed to be OEM comfort + sporty handling due to the valving technology, Frequency Selective Dampening, look up the tech to see how. It's simliar to MagnaRide but without being electronically controlled to control the frequency dampening Bilstein B6 Performance shocks are "Heavy Duty" OE Replacement shocks, so they will be stiffer, sacrificing some comfort but are very robust as Bilstein is known for durability. B8 Performance Plus are "Sport" shocks meant for lowering springs and are valved to take in account for the lack of travel that was removed from the lowering springs and so would be even stiffer than B6. I don't think Bilstein makes a shock/strut with similar tech or one that fits the same market as the FSD/SA. So if you want comfort but to be planted a little more during the twisties the FSDs or Special Actives should interest you. If you don't mind giving up more comfort for the handling then B6/B8 is a good starting point or Koni Yellows which allow you some adjustment. Some people say Koni YELLOws on softest are more comfortable then B6 but on full stiff are close to or harsher than B8s
@@lloyd_3656No problem. I went through a bunch of research on this as well Over the past year, for a few different vehicles, but to be relevant I just acquired another 2004.5 GLI that I decided to go ahead and restore everything first, as it's got a 160k Miles on it and nearly all yhe suspension was clapped out I went ahead with the Bilstein B4 O.E Sport replacement shocks. Installing as we speak
I have h&r oe sport springs. I understand the tq spec is 60nm for the locking nut however at what position should the upper spring seat be in comparison to the strut threads before applying proper torque. Thanks
No isolator on the bottom of the sock where the spring rides? Gonna be noisy
Next ep for r32 plz 😁
How do these Koni compare to Bilstein B6/8
These Konis are more for comfort compared to the B6s let alone the B8. Koni FSDs aka Special Active are supposed to be OEM comfort + sporty handling due to the valving technology, Frequency Selective Dampening, look up the tech to see how. It's simliar to MagnaRide but without being electronically controlled to control the frequency dampening
Bilstein B6 Performance shocks are "Heavy Duty" OE Replacement shocks, so they will be stiffer, sacrificing some comfort but are very robust as Bilstein is known for durability. B8 Performance Plus are "Sport" shocks meant for lowering springs and are valved to take in account for the lack of travel that was removed from the lowering springs and so would be even stiffer than B6. I don't think Bilstein makes a shock/strut with similar tech or one that fits the same market as the FSD/SA.
So if you want comfort but to be planted a little more during the twisties the FSDs or Special Actives should interest you. If you don't mind giving up more comfort for the handling then B6/B8 is a good starting point or Koni Yellows which allow you some adjustment. Some people say Koni YELLOws on softest are more comfortable then B6 but on full stiff are close to or harsher than B8s
@@drewnashty Awesome. Thanks for the detailed explanation.
@@lloyd_3656No problem.
I went through a bunch of research on this as well Over the past year, for a few different vehicles, but to be relevant I just acquired another 2004.5 GLI that I decided to go ahead and restore everything first, as it's got a 160k Miles on it and nearly all yhe suspension was clapped out I went ahead with the Bilstein B4 O.E Sport replacement shocks. Installing as we speak
Good to see you and your expertise, once again Mike. 💪
I have h&r oe sport springs. I understand the tq spec is 60nm for the locking nut however at what position should the upper spring seat be in comparison to the strut threads before applying proper torque. Thanks