OEM Shocks Vs. Konis

Herb · 09-11-05, 03:13 PM

I need new shocks.

OEMs are $162

Konis are $133

The price difference is negligable.

I will be using the existing springs as I do not wish to lower the car. Is there any real reason to replace the springs as well at this time ($110/ea??)..

I'm wondering if the Konis offer any real benefits. Is the handiling actually improved? I have been extremely happy with the stock ride, especially at high speeds. (95% of my time I am on the highway) At least, are they as good as OEM?

I will also be doing the ADDCO rear, why not..

-- Aaron

go92Legend · 09-11-05, 03:51 PM

If you're really happy with the stock ride, I'd stick with OEMs. I got Konis on stock springs and love 'em, but the ride is slightly, but noticably more taught than stock.

acc-unit · 09-11-05, 09:20 PM

Thed difference in handling between oem and koni shocks is night and day. I say go with the Konis.

frantinez63 · 09-11-05, 09:33 PM

WHat is the difference? Please explain Acc-unit.

Thanks,

Eric

go92Legend · 09-11-05, 10:08 PM

Eric, I'm not sure what acc-units experience is, but I switched from OEMs to Koni's at 184K miles. That means I had pretty soft OEMs at the switch. That being said, the cornering has been noticably crisper and the vertical response to ruts and minor potholes has been much more damped with the Koni's. I move to a neighborhood with significant "ruts" in the streets designed to drain snowmelt and it brought out the flaws in my old OEM shocks. When I switched, it was MUCH better in terms of damping response. The wonderful side benefit was cornering was more secure and I could occasionally swing the rear end out. If handling is your thing, Konis are really great. If stock ride is the goal, OEMs are the better choice in my opinion.

Gerry

mrkeith · 09-11-05, 10:30 PM

Konis on soft felt 20%-30% more stiff than the factory struts to me.
To be honest, I did not think the handling benefited incredibly from the Konis alone.
Handling was much more improved with lateral reinforcement: strut tower and sway bars.

I would still buy the Konis, though.

Good Luck,
k.h.

P.S.
P.M. me if you have any in-depth questions.
I went from stock to Koni's on full soft, to Konis on full stiff and soon to JICs

Herb · 09-11-05, 10:30 PM

Konis from Tirerack it is. Any objections?

acc-unit · 09-12-05, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go92Legend

Eric, I'm not sure what acc-units experience is, but I switched from OEMs to Koni's at 184K miles. That means I had pretty soft OEMs at the switch. That being said, the cornering has been noticably crisper and the vertical response to ruts and minor potholes has been much more damped with the Koni's. I move to a neighborhood with significant "ruts" in the streets designed to drain snowmelt and it brought out the flaws in my old OEM shocks. When I switched, it was MUCH better in terms of damping response. The wonderful side benefit was cornering was more secure and I could occasionally swing the rear end out. If handling is your thing, Konis are really great. If stock ride is the goal, OEMs are the better choice in my opinion.

Gerry

Thank you, lol. Yeah I mean that pretty much sums it up, the "drifty" feeling is less noticable upon installing the koni shocks. And unless you are hitting some serious pot holes the damping is hella good for performance shocks ( and I say this with confidence because I have 19'' wheels). However, I installed the shocks at the same time i installed the koni sport springs so maybe my observations are bias.

frantinez63 · 09-12-05, 11:15 AM

Acc-Unit,

What settings have you had your kit on? I plan on keeping it on stock height for the winter, is that possible? And, then later dropping it an inch or two for the summer.....does that sound feasible to you?

LMK...thanks,

Eric

frantinez63 · 10-06-05, 08:40 PM

BUMP! Can anyone answer my previous question?

Thanks,

Eric

*Avarice* · 10-06-05, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frantinez63

BUMP! Can anyone answer my previous question?

Thanks,

Eric

Unless you plan on getting Ground control adjustable shocks, you are pretty much stuck with whatever setting you choose during the install of your koni's unless you remove the entire strut assembly. Your best bet is to set them (perch settings) mid in the front and highest on the rear.

*Avarice* · 10-06-05, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arnach

I need new shocks.

OEMs are $162

Konis are $133

The price difference is negligable.

I will be using the existing springs as I do not wish to lower the car. Is there any real reason to replace the springs as well at this time ($110/ea??)..

I'm wondering if the Konis offer any real benefits. Is the handiling actually improved? I have been extremely happy with the stock ride, especially at high speeds. (95% of my time I am on the highway) At least, are they as good as OEM?

I will also be doing the ADDCO rear, why not..

-- Aaron

I would strongly advise against using Koni's and OEM springs. The ride isn't so great. Do a search and you'll see what other members have said.

If you are happy with the current setup, get a set of KYB's. If you want aggressive handling - get a set of Eibach or H&R springs. Seeing that you

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Herb Hi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Antartica Posts: 4,673 iTrader: (0)	OEM Shocks Vs. Konis I need new shocks. OEMs are $162 Konis are $133 The price difference is negligable. I will be using the existing springs as I do not wish to lower the car. Is there any real reason to replace the springs as well at this time ($110/ea??).. I'm wondering if the Konis offer any real benefits. Is the handiling actually improved? I have been extremely happy with the stock ride, especially at high speeds. (95% of my time I am on the highway) At least, are they as good as OEM? I will also be doing the ADDCO rear, why not.. -- Aaron __________________ OBAMA SUCKS Last edited by Herb : 09-11-05 at 04:05 PM.

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go92Legend UNCLEgend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 981 Car 1: '92 Vineyard Grey LS Sedan Car 2: '05 TSX Gray auto Car 3: '08 MDX Steel Blue/T iTrader: (0)	If you're really happy with the stock ride, I'd stick with OEMs. I got Konis on stock springs and love 'em, but the ride is slightly, but noticably more taught than stock. __________________ --Gerry "All opinions expressed above were left over after the good ones had been taken..."

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acc-unit legend status Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,660 Car 1: 1995 6spd coupe iTrader: (2)	Thed difference in handling between oem and koni shocks is night and day. I say go with the Konis. __________________ 1990 Legend sedan - RIP 1995 6 spd coupe

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frantinez63 NY Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC--the toughest place to keep a Legend mint. Posts: 3,356 Car 1: Type I, KA8, Auto iTrader: (0)	WHat is the difference? Please explain Acc-unit. Thanks, Eric __________________ http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...sigs/sig-1.jpg TL-S wheels, Specific Remus, Koni Reds on low, Two-Tone Leather, EDM corners, PIAA fogs, more to come.......

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go92Legend UNCLEgend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 981 Car 1: '92 Vineyard Grey LS Sedan Car 2: '05 TSX Gray auto Car 3: '08 MDX Steel Blue/T iTrader: (0)	Eric, I'm not sure what acc-units experience is, but I switched from OEMs to Koni's at 184K miles. That means I had pretty soft OEMs at the switch. That being said, the cornering has been noticably crisper and the vertical response to ruts and minor potholes has been much more damped with the Koni's. I move to a neighborhood with significant "ruts" in the streets designed to drain snowmelt and it brought out the flaws in my old OEM shocks. When I switched, it was MUCH better in terms of damping response. The wonderful side benefit was cornering was more secure and I could occasionally swing the rear end out. If handling is your thing, Konis are really great. If stock ride is the goal, OEMs are the better choice in my opinion. Gerry __________________ --Gerry "All opinions expressed above were left over after the good ones had been taken..."

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mrkeith dealer-opted track pack Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: look behind you Posts: 3,521 Car 1: ka8 Car 2: chevro-legs iTrader: (2)	Konis on soft felt 20%-30% more stiff than the factory struts to me. To be honest, I did not think the handling benefited incredibly from the Konis alone. Handling was much more improved with lateral reinforcement: strut tower and sway bars. I would still buy the Konis, though. Good Luck, k.h. P.S. P.M. me if you have any in-depth questions. I went from stock to Koni's on full soft, to Konis on full stiff and soon to JICs __________________ The performance handling machine... If you've got coil-overs, corner-balance them! Please protect our environment: use a high-flow.

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Herb Hi Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Antartica Posts: 4,673 iTrader: (0)	Konis from Tirerack it is. Any objections? __________________ OBAMA SUCKS

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frantinez63 NY Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC--the toughest place to keep a Legend mint. Posts: 3,356 Car 1: Type I, KA8, Auto iTrader: (0)	Acc-Unit, What settings have you had your kit on? I plan on keeping it on stock height for the winter, is that possible? And, then later dropping it an inch or two for the summer.....does that sound feasible to you? LMK...thanks, Eric __________________ http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...sigs/sig-1.jpg TL-S wheels, Specific Remus, Koni Reds on low, Two-Tone Leather, EDM corners, PIAA fogs, more to come.......

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frantinez63 NY Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC--the toughest place to keep a Legend mint. Posts: 3,356 Car 1: Type I, KA8, Auto iTrader: (0)	BUMP! Can anyone answer my previous question? Thanks, Eric __________________ http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e7...sigs/sig-1.jpg TL-S wheels, Specific Remus, Koni Reds on low, Two-Tone Leather, EDM corners, PIAA fogs, more to come.......

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