Koni FSD's: Any Good?

850Chris · Feb 15th, 2013, 18:23

I'm on the point of replacing all four of my shocks which are now feeling past their best (slightly soggy response and not damping well over undulations).

After a lot of consideration I'm set on sticking with standard ride height (V50 T5) and was on the point of getting some Bilstein B4's to replace the OEM shocks. However, I stumbled across a comprehensive review of Koni FSD's (on a mini forum) which suggested they provide level cornering whilst also improving ride comfort. Anyone on here any experience of these? Too good to be true?

t5pete · Feb 15th, 2013, 19:42

this is on a 850 but should be roughly the same.
I bought fsd's and on standard springs they were lovley the ride quality greatly improved the car had never been so smooth but tbh i didnt notice any improvement in handling thats why i went to 30mm lowering spring and the ride went from lovely to 100% terrible after a short while.
Ide reccomend them with standard springs but dont even think about using lowering ones.
Hope this helps

Feb 15th, 2013, 18:23	#1
850Chris Premier Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2017 20:12 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fife (Scotland)	Koni FSD's: Any Good? I'm on the point of replacing all four of my shocks which are now feeling past their best (slightly soggy response and not damping well over undulations). After a lot of consideration I'm set on sticking with standard ride height (V50 T5) and was on the point of getting some Bilstein B4's to replace the OEM shocks. However, I stumbled across a comprehensive review of Koni FSD's (on a mini forum) which suggested they provide level cornering whilst also improving ride comfort. Anyone on here any experience of these? Too good to be true? __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE Manual Now sold, off to BMW land for a while.

Feb 15th, 2013, 19:42	#2
t5pete The three volvo's Last Online: May 26th, 2019 15:58 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: barnsley	this is on a 850 but should be roughly the same. I bought fsd's and on standard springs they were lovley the ride quality greatly improved the car had never been so smooth but tbh i didnt notice any improvement in handling thats why i went to 30mm lowering spring and the ride went from lovely to 100% terrible after a short while. Ide reccomend them with standard springs but dont even think about using lowering ones. Hope this helps __________________ Sunny barnsley

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