KYB vs. KONI vs. BILSTEIN

[gavs]

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

[Bboy_Sparx]

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

[gareth_oau]

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)

[gavs]

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!

[Fizz]

I've got Eibach springs mated 2 blisteins and have never looked back since

[golfaki]

Hey, I have eibach's and bilsteins and they've done me well to date......

[Arctra]

I put a fresh set of Bilsteins in my Bora before Christmas and am very impressed with them. A little prices, but awesome shocks.

[gavs]

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?

[brad]

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?

[intensem1]

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Cheers