Koni Sport Suspension Kit

[e-low]

Anybody on this forum have this package on thier car>? Pretty good price for shocks and springs, wonder how they ride.

http://www.ajusa.com/cgi-bin/koni/products?ajr_skey=636c7cfb9a77a7390655e9bf87ba9386

[KWiK]

I guess you could say I have it. They use Vogtland springs in that kit :D

I like this setup very much...

[98c43amg]

Originally posted by KWiK
I guess you could say I have it. They use Vogtland springs in that kit :D
I like this setup very much...

I see in your tag "Koni Ext. Adjustable". Does that imply there's a controller in the cabin, and you can tighten or loosen up the ride on the fly? (hey, you can with one of the Jeep aftermarket suspensions ;) )

I have a C43 too, and @ 65K miles, it's time to change the shocks. Bit of bounce just after entering a long sweeper. Car's "unsettled". Figure I'll finally do a drop too.

So as you have a C43, did you own it before the Vogtland + Konis, thus can compare and contrast them? Would love to hear how this setup compares to the stock AMG setup.

Basically, what I'm looking for is "better" than AMG stock w/o compromise. Less pounding on expansion joints @ low speed; controlled weight transfer in the twisties; even flatter entering on the turns.

Sorry for bombarding you. Suspension's my weak point though. Would love to get your informed opinion.

thanx much.

[KWiK]

Originally posted by 98c43amg
I see in your tag "Koni Ext. Adjustable". Does that imply there's a controller in the cabin, and you can tighten or loosen up the ride on the fly? (hey, you can with one of the Jeep aftermarket suspensions ;) )
I wish! It means you don't have to remove the shocks to adjust them like some Koni. Just turn the knob at the top.

So as you have a C43, did you own it before the Vogtland + Konis, thus can compare and contrast them? Would love to hear how this setup compares to the stock AMG setup.
I got this car with the stock AMG suspension. Have had H&R, Vogtland and Brabus springs, Bilstein sports and Koni shocks.

Some threads you should read:
Thread 1 (http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4520)
Thread 2 (http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5068)
Thread 3 (http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=81409)
Many more threads, just do a search.

Basically, what I'm looking for is "better" than AMG stock w/o compromise. Less pounding on expansion joints @ low speed; controlled weight transfer in the twisties; even flatter entering on the turns.
I would say go with the Vogtland/Koni combo.

Vogtland Factory Tour (http://www.mbklasse.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4063)

[98c43amg]

Originally posted by KWiK
I got this car with the stock AMG suspension. Have had H&R, Vogtland and Brabus springs, Bilstein sports and Koni shocks.
I would say go with the Vogtland/Koni combo.


Well I would definitely categorize you as qualified to provide an informed response! Thanx very much for the links. Reading them all now.

Damn, why can a Jeep have electronically adjustable suspension but performance cars not?
:confused:

[KWiK]

Originally posted by 98c43amg
Damn, why can a Jeep have electronically adjustable suspension but performance cars not?
:confused:
They can, it just cost $$$$

[98c43amg]

Originally posted by KWiK
They can, it just cost $$$$

But more than the $1600 you have to pay for a set of Kleemann shocks? :bandit:

I wish I knew if you really are getting what you pay for with the Kleemanns speed sensitive suspension.

[KWiK]

Originally posted by 98c43amg
I wish I knew if you really are getting what you pay for with the Kleemanns speed sensitive suspension.
I don't think so, but I bet those that bought Kleeman will say yes ;)

[c_lee]

so then what is the difference between the Koni sport kit and the Vogtland Sport Kit, if they both use vogtland and koni parts??

http://www.pure-motorsport.com/products/category.php/CA=189/PA=7




Originally posted by KWiK
I guess you could say I have it. They use Vogtland springs in that kit :D

I like this setup very much...

[jnolte]

I know TEIN makes a adjustable system for cars, nothing for the w202 though..... :(

[KWiK]

Originally posted by c_lee
so then what is the difference between the Koni sport kit and the Vogtland Sport Kit, if they both use vogtland and koni parts??

http://www.pure-motorsport.com/products/category.php/CA=189/PA=7
From the info I was able to dig up, these are the same kit. Box and paint will be different.