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Old 02-23-2017, 03:53 PM
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Default Which shock absorber ??

Lowered my car with Eibach ProKit so now thinking of switching out the shocks.

Not sure whether to fit:

KONI Sport FA und RA 2x8041-1228SPORT + 2x8041-1229SPORT

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Bilstein 4x B8 Full Kit Shortened Shock Absorbers Dampers 24-109987 24-110013

any help or advise would be appreciated

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I want buy Bilstein B8. I think is good choice.
This shock absorbers are not comfortable, only for sport.
 
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Koni adustable shocks , nice and comfortable to harder and mostly comfortable . fun fun.

the faster you drive the better these ride .

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I have driven an na coupe with B8s and stock springs , they do ride harder than the konis, Handles very well too.
either one really cant go wrong .
 
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I order Koni's from NW and within a week the front driver side blew. I went to Bilstein a week after that, no issues in the 2 years since I put them on.
 
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Thanks, appreciate the feedback.
 
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Originally Posted by daveesrt6
Koni adustable shocks , nice and comfortable to harder and mostly comfortable . fun fun.

the faster you drive the better these ride .

jeez im a poet an didnt know it !
well.. maybe just a rapper... mayb NOT.
ok
I have driven an na coupe with B8s and stock springs , they do ride harder than the konis, Handles very well too.
either one really cant go wrong .
Thanks for your feedback
 
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Has anyone tried these ???

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JOM-ADJUSTAB...BVlUQO&vxp=mtr

$499 shipped from Germany, front and rear adjustable coil overs.
 
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OK, so I decided to go with the Blistens, getting them installed Tuesday. Will take the opportunity to swap out my front brake pads.
 
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Has anyone tried these ???

JOM - ADJUSTABLE COILOVER KIT FOR MERCEDES SLK CLASS R170 (1996-2004) | eBay

$499 shipped from Germany, front and rear adjustable coil overs.
Few months ago I thinking about this kit coilovers but I bought only sport springs and this was good idea.
JOM is cheap and I think not the best.
If you want more lowered car you can use sport lowered springs and thinner springs pads.
 
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Originally Posted by kamilspider

Few months ago I thinking about this kit coilovers but I bought only sport springs and this was good idea.
JOM is cheap and I think not the best.
If you want more lowered car you can use sport lowered springs and thinner springs pads.
I do not want to lower.
If anything raise 1/2" so front will go over curbs with out rubbing.
Was qurious on ride/handling, with adjusted correctly.
I figured as cheap as they are there has to be someone out there that has used them.
But if the shocks do not last long, then they are not worth it.
Shocks make a big difference in a vechicle.
 

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