KONI or Belstein is better?

[hiboss]

I was wondering whick these product is better for my ride C230 Kompresor 1999.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BILSTEIN-SPORT-SHOCKS-MERCEDES-W202-C230-C280-C43-93-00_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQitemZ80511406 03QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

or


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/93-00-Mercedes-W202-C220-C230-C280-Rear-KONI-Shocks_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQitemZ8050 375202QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Denlasoul]

Personally, I prefer Koni Yellows. They are adjustable. You have three setting: Soft, Medium, Hard. My 43 is set to hard and I do not think it's that rough. It rides like a sports car to me, not as soft and luxurious as stock. You feel the bumps, but on really smooth roads, its great!

[jnolte]

I have Bilstien on my car, its pretty nice ride ive never tryed KONI. Defintaly more solid over stock

[allirroz]

Which is better???? The price alone says it all IMO!!!!!!!!

You get what you pay for = QUALITY

[Denlasoul]

Originally posted by allirroz
Which is better???? The price alone says it all IMO!!!!!!!!
You get what you pay for = QUALITY

C'mon! You can give better advise than that.

[JDoggery]

what springs are you guys pairing with your shocks?

[stox]

AMG valved Bilstein's.

[jnolte]

Originally posted by JDoggery
what springs are you guys pairing with your shocks?

H&R

[martattack]

Keep in mind that those Koni shocks are only for the Rear, the Fronts are another $200ish. Both Koni and Bilstein make great shocks. Konis are a little more expensive, I had them on my previous car (non-MB) and they were great.

[NEA-4311]

KONI Yellows adjustable, no question..! H&R's are pretty good but if you want some serious springs try the Vogtlands. (I think thats their name :P).

[tinter101]

I'm running Koni yellows with H&R springs, love it.
Adjustable is awesome. I got 'em at (shox.com) cheap.
That's my vote.

[1998K]

Originally posted by tinter101
I'm running Koni yellows with H&R springs, love it.
Adjustable is awesome. I got 'em at (shox.com) cheap.
That's my vote.

same set-uo ou your;)

My Koni are externally adjustable.

Pay attention because there are 2 differents Koni yellow, only the latest product (released abt 2 years ago, at least here in my Country) are externally adjustable, and obviously cost a little bit more!:p

both two are available as I know...here.

Ride is great really like a train, but I suffered a lot the loose of comfort from factory elegange set up.:(

Hi

[allirroz]

Originally posted by Denlasoul
C'mon! You can give better advise than that.




My apologies.....Bilstein sports with H&R springs for me ?

[Renn 208]

Hiboss, as you can probably tell by the voting, people on the whole feel that what they actually bought is the best.

The conclusion that I would have is that either option will probably work perfectly well for you, unless you have some specific criteria that would cause one to win out over the other.

(I happen to run the H&R/Bilstein combo)

[!!!!!NJ Drive]

can any1 with experience with koni adj., tell me if there is a distinguishing difference the firmest & softest setting...or is it barely noticeable

[1998K]

Originally posted by !!!!!NJ Drive
can any1 with experience with koni adj., tell me if there is a distinguishing difference the firmest & softest setting...or is it barely noticeable

as far as mine koni yellow externally adjustable, I confirm that you will well notice the difference.

settled in the middle was really firm so I adjusted to only a quarter turn from the lowest setting (it's still a really firm ride respect factory).

I can't imagine how hard it will be at the highest setup!;)

As suggestion: to avoid setting to full turned setting (both clockwise or anticlockwise) this to avoid any risk of stuck of the internal hyd. valve.

Regards

:)

[NEA-4311]

The difference is reeeally noticeable, like between a 2CV car and a DTM car!! :p OK i overdone it a little. ...A LITTLE! No way you cant tell the difference bro.

[yonjun]

Hi,

I've noticed there are Bilstein HD and Bilstein Sport.
what's the difference?
which one people usually get?

[martattack]

Originally posted by yonjun
Hi,

I've noticed there are Bilstein HD and Bilstein Sport.
what's the difference?
which one people usually get?

Definitely Bilstein SPORT. The HD are "heavy duty," which is pretty much just an OEM replacement. The Sports are made for better handling and lowered vehicles. Even if your car isn't lowered, Sports will still work.

[yonjun]

Bilstein Sport, my next shocks will be to go with eibach pro. :)

[Hotbasco]

I have both on two different cars. I prefer the H&R/Bilsten to the B&R/Koni adjustables. But the springs in the C36 are cut by a half spring so that may have something to do with it. You have to make this choice based on:

1.) Engine (wieght)
2.) Wheel size/tire size
3.) Where you drive (NYC vs. Cali)
4.) How much you can take on long drives.

Either set-up you'll love. When you step up to Moton or Ohlins, then you'll won't go back...