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KYB vs. KONI vs. BILSTEIN

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  • KYB vs. KONI vs. BILSTEIN

    Hi all,

    The struts in my golf are almost shot and i'm looking to do a decent performance upgrade.

    From My research, these three brands seem to be the norm, I can't justify the money for kw's. The other brand is Tokico, a Japanese company.

    Just after some info on people's experiences with these brands.

    Specifically i am looking at:
    Koni Specials
    Bilstein B6
    KYB AGX
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    Originally posted by gavs View Post
    Hi all,

    The struts in my golf are almost shot and i'm looking to do a decent performance upgrade.

    From My research, these three brands seem to be the norm, I can't justify the money for kw's. The other brand is Tokico, a Japanese company.

    Just after some info on people's experiences with these brands.

    Specifically i am looking at:
    Koni Specials
    Bilstein B6
    KYB AGX
    What springs are you using? I had a set of 35mm lowered springs with KYB AGX on the stiffest setting and the car was AWESOME! I actually liked the combo more than my KWs...

    They say that they aren't the best shock in terms of adjustabilty, but they do adjust (and you notice it a bit), and they are REALLY cheap from Ebay USA.

    For the same price, look at getting Koni SRT

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    • #3
      have a look at www.tirerack.com - prices there are quite competitive, and with Oz$ up to .78 importing is getting more attractive.

      (you'll need to add around $200 for shipping and allow another say 25% for local taxes if the ex US price exceeds AU$1000)
      2007 Audi RS4 with: APR ECU Upgrade; JHM Quick Shifter; Milltek Catback and Downpipes; KW V3 Coilovers; Argon Creative Carbon Fibre Splitters

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      • #4
        I'm running a full set of custom King springs. one of the advantages of working with an affiliated company

        I was looking at ECS tuning, if I got them through them I would probably organise a group buy of stuff if people were interested... $200 for shipping isn't bad, worked out at around $500 USD wich is approx $730 AUD, add $200 and it's still almost $450 cheaper than any Australian price for Konis!!

        Bboy, thanks for your comments, I am actually leaning towards KYB as I know of a few people that use them in racing circles...The fact that they're properly adjustable, unlike Koni's which are to compensate for wear, is more attractive especially considering the cost!
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        • #5
          I've got Eibach springs mated 2 blisteins and have never looked back since
          1999 Golf GTi - SOLD
          2005 Golf GTI (2 Door) - SOLD
          2014 Octavia RS400 Combi
          1997 Golf GTI (Daily/Track Hack)

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          • #6
            Hey, I have eibach's and bilsteins and they've done me well to date......
            1999 MK4 GOLF 1.6L / MY12 TIGUAN 118TSI

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            • #7
              I put a fresh set of Bilsteins in my Bora before Christmas and am very impressed with them. A little prices, but awesome shocks.
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              • #8
                Well, I have made a decision regarding my shocks, I'm either going with the KYB AGX adjustables OR a custom built set of take-aparts that I can infinetly tune to be perfectly matched to the car.

                Obviously the 2nd option is prefered, especially as I sit next to 3 suspension engineers at work, BUT, if I do have to go down the path of the KYB's, does anyone have or know of a recommended importer/supplier of AGXs? I have contacted KYB Australia and they told me (which I know is a lie) that KYB don't make the AGX series for the VW Golf!!!

                I'm concerned about buying over the net unless I can get a guarantee that the shocks and struts that turn up will be what I order, so is there anyone out in Dub land that has bought shocks offshore and imported them?
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                • #9
                  I bought my KYBs (for a Liberty) from Auto Sportique in Lidcombe. I'm not sure if they import themselves or just get via KYB Aus.

                  How about from tirerack?
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                  • #10
                    Mk4 coils

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