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Offline gixerthrasher

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Could anyone tell me what are the best Koni dampers to put 35mm lowered Eibach Pro-Springs on please? Again, quite a few to choose from Gas/Hydraulic & adjustable/non adjustable..
Choices, choices... Driving me nuts :laugh:
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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #1 on: 16 February 2008, 17:14 »
My dad has Eibach springs with the Koni adjustable dampening shocks on his mk2 and together with a set of Eibach arb's the handling is amazing!

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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #2 on: 16 February 2008, 18:08 »
whats the ride like ben? do you feel every bump and pothole and stuff.. and considering tis a mk2, hear the rattles more?  :laugh:
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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #3 on: 17 February 2008, 02:30 »
What are Koni ARB's? :huh:

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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #4 on: 17 February 2008, 02:31 »
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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #5 on: 17 February 2008, 11:45 »
whats the ride like ben? do you feel every bump and pothole and stuff.. and considering tis a mk2, hear the rattles more?  :laugh:

Amazing, firm but comfortable and doesn't crash over pot holes at all, but not soft by any means. Admittidly the 14" wheels probably help and 3 wheel action is a common occurance too  :wink:

As for rattles, not really. If you have to park 2 wheels on the pavement you hear the car creak a little as it is that little bit stiffer and depending on how high the kerb is it can even cock a wheel then!

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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #6 on: 17 February 2008, 21:03 »
My dad has Eibach springs with the Koni adjustable dampening shocks on his mk2
Cool, are these gas or hydraulic (oil) mate?
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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #7 on: 17 February 2008, 21:11 »
Erm, not sure tbh! I thought you could only get 1 type of adjustable Koni shock?

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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #8 on: 17 February 2008, 21:29 »
I just checked out Motorsport World, cheapest for parts & top guys..
They offer 3 types of Koni dampers for a 16v!
I guess your Dad's will be gas Mew? Do you adjust them from under the bonnet on the shock tops?
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Re: Koni dampers on a 16v.. Which ones go best with Eibach springs?
« Reply #9 on: 17 February 2008, 21:50 »
I guess your Dad's will be gas Mew? Do you adjust them from under the bonnet on the shock tops?

Yep, top adjustables.

I just checked out Motorsport World, cheapest for parts & top guys..

Maybe the cheapest, although my one dealing with them left a lot to be desired in all honesty  :rolleyes: However, on the site the Koni dampers they list are sealed/non-sealed adjustables and sealed/non-sealed non-adjustables. I would go for the sealed adjustables if i were you  :wink: