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My Multivan became very unpleasant to ride in by 136k kms, especially in the rear bench where it became very harsh, I was dreading any trips in it.
Took the plunge and installed Koni's new product specifically for T5/T6, front and rear shocks with their "Active Frequency Selective Damping". The "active" bit is really passive, but designed to re-create the behaviour of an active system.
KONI | New product release Special ACTIVE for Volkswagen T5 & T6 Incl. Campers
So, the impressions are, considering my main goal was to make it most confortable to rear passengers:
* the old original shocks, it tried compressing/uncompressing them manually after removal, they had inconsitent movements, so definetely worn out by this stage.
* With the KONIs, bumps are more heard than felt. There is a feeling of rounding off of any impact. The ride feels soft enough to cruise long distances.
* when turning, turning does not feel very challenging, so first thought was that I must not be turning very fast as there is still soft cushy feel with enough body roll. But when checking the speed, turning was at faster speed than before, but with much less stress to it.
* the overall feeling is that of effortlessness. It makes you want to keep driving the Multivan on and on. Especcialy, making it much better for rear passengers. But, do not expect them to be a hard-edged, roll-free thing, which is not what I was after. Overall, very happy with the KONI's.
I ordered them from a UK online shop as the local distro was out of stock. Installed at a VW dealer. I did the rears first (much cheaper to install just the rears, and since I liked them subsequently did the fronts.).
Befopre installig the KONIs, I considered to swap the Multivan for M-B V250, I took it for a test drive at freeway speed and sat in the 3rd row. Not great for ride in the back, no better than a multivan, despite the adaptive dampers on the M-B.
Took the plunge and installed Koni's new product specifically for T5/T6, front and rear shocks with their "Active Frequency Selective Damping". The "active" bit is really passive, but designed to re-create the behaviour of an active system.
KONI | New product release Special ACTIVE for Volkswagen T5 & T6 Incl. Campers
So, the impressions are, considering my main goal was to make it most confortable to rear passengers:
* the old original shocks, it tried compressing/uncompressing them manually after removal, they had inconsitent movements, so definetely worn out by this stage.
* With the KONIs, bumps are more heard than felt. There is a feeling of rounding off of any impact. The ride feels soft enough to cruise long distances.
* when turning, turning does not feel very challenging, so first thought was that I must not be turning very fast as there is still soft cushy feel with enough body roll. But when checking the speed, turning was at faster speed than before, but with much less stress to it.
* the overall feeling is that of effortlessness. It makes you want to keep driving the Multivan on and on. Especcialy, making it much better for rear passengers. But, do not expect them to be a hard-edged, roll-free thing, which is not what I was after. Overall, very happy with the KONI's.
I ordered them from a UK online shop as the local distro was out of stock. Installed at a VW dealer. I did the rears first (much cheaper to install just the rears, and since I liked them subsequently did the fronts.).
Befopre installig the KONIs, I considered to swap the Multivan for M-B V250, I took it for a test drive at freeway speed and sat in the 3rd row. Not great for ride in the back, no better than a multivan, despite the adaptive dampers on the M-B.
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