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Offline candy turbo

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koni fsd
« on: 23 September 2008, 20:52 »
been looking at koni fsd for the edition 30 ! any one using them , any problems ?  would be interested in any opinions   cheers guys :undecided:
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #1 on: 23 September 2008, 21:14 »
Gets the drum roll set up for RedRobin's entrance...   :smiley:
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #2 on: 23 September 2008, 21:41 »
Love em, great compromise for comfort and handling for everyday use.

Matched mine with some H&R springs to get that better look  :cool:

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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #3 on: 23 September 2008, 22:05 »
Gets the drum roll set up for RedRobin's entrance...   :smiley:

er ok  :grin:
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #4 on: 23 September 2008, 23:18 »
Gets the drum roll set up for RedRobin's entrance...   :smiley:

....http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GSG2tElpEdU&NR=1

It's as neg says - Excellent for fast road use - Very real-world practical. But if you need trackday adjustability then KW V3, or Bilstein if you have deep pockets.

I've run mine for nearly 50,000 miles :afro: Just make sure you use them with the springs which Koni recommend for their FSD's - Several options.

....http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=3xkrocx_J44&NR=1

And of course, John Bonham : - http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=RoEhWnTTKLM&feature=related
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #5 on: 24 September 2008, 06:55 »
cheers guys , was going to use the standard springs as dont really want to lower it (would nt mind 10 mm or so but no more ) but i dont know of any springs that will do this ?
         robin , might have crossed wires about revo/cc on other tread i ve looked at other remap but find cc keep it simple but very affective ! from the user s point of view  :cool:
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #6 on: 24 September 2008, 08:14 »

....The Koni Pro-Kit springs are suitable for the FSD's and will only lower 5-10 mm. You should have an alignment done after they have settled - A hard 10 miles should be enough.

Oh, check you get the appropriate size Koni 'heads' - Either 50 or 55 mm IIRC.

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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #7 on: 24 September 2008, 13:46 »
I think if you are gonna go for FSD's it would be silly to put standard spring's on the car. Something like H&R are relatively inexpensive and make the car look so much better! Neg's car which I have seen in the flesh has a stance to die for and he told me that the ride in terms of comfort hardly changed! Just my opinion of course  :smiley:
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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #8 on: 24 September 2008, 14:00 »
I have taken a few other members and even Kev from Revo - they all commented how well it felt and expected it to be worse but it wasnt the case.

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Re: koni fsd
« Reply #9 on: 24 September 2008, 14:17 »

....Revo Kev drove mine only last week and asked about the suspension.
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