Koni vs Bilstein

da_guitarist · 09-22-2009, 11:51 PM

Any recent opinions on which handles better? The Koni's are sold at a significantly higher price. I know they're adjustable, but it looks a little painful. Anyone w/ experience wanna chime in? Thx!

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da_guitarist · 09-23-2009, 12:08 AM

well, i just bought bilstein sports. had them on my old 430 and they handled nicely. found a great deal and pulled the trigger! i want a very firm suspension and these look like the way to go.

max55amg · 09-27-2009, 09:56 AM

okay you should by the Carlsson RS suspension. (pss9 bilstein with progressive springs) its fully adjustable and makes you car handle a lot better. Its the most used aftermarket suspension here in germany for the Clk and c-klasse

ivanj · 09-27-2009, 10:11 AM

I've used Bilsteins over 30+ years in many different cars and found their performance, customer service and ride exemplary no matter what the application.

I've had some experience with Koni where Bilstein did not have a fitment. This was some years a go and it was not a "plug and play " situation. You had to let the Konis break in for 500 miles before adjusting them to a firmer ride. I just left them alone.

09-23-2009, 12:08 AM	#2
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,466 Drives: 01 CLK55	well, i just bought bilstein sports. had them on my old 430 and they handled nicely. found a great deal and pulled the trigger! i want a very firm suspension and these look like the way to go. __________________

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09-27-2009, 09:56 AM	#3
max55amg Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Flensburg GERMANY Posts: 21 Drives: w209 Clk 55 Amg	okay you should by the Carlsson RS suspension. (pss9 bilstein with progressive springs) its fully adjustable and makes you car handle a lot better. Its the most used aftermarket suspension here in germany for the Clk and c-klasse

09-27-2009, 10:11 AM	#4
ivanj Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 133 Drives: CL55, G500, NSX	I've used Bilsteins over 30+ years in many different cars and found their performance, customer service and ride exemplary no matter what the application. I've had some experience with Koni where Bilstein did not have a fitment. This was some years a go and it was not a "plug and play " situation. You had to let the Konis break in for 500 miles before adjusting them to a firmer ride. I just left them alone.

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