Anyone with KONIs on the A6?
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Anyone with KONIs on the A6?
Has anyone had experience with KONI sport on the A6?
Are you happy with them?
Can you adjust the rear shocks when they are mounted on the car (I know that in some applications this is not possible)?
Are you happy with them?
Can you adjust the rear shocks when they are mounted on the car (I know that in some applications this is not possible)?
AudiWorld Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CT
Just finished installing a set of Koni Sport + Eibach springs on my A6 Avant last weekend.
I don't have enough miles on them to say with certainty but at first blush the setup is more real-world comfortable than my Bilstein Sport + H&R spring combo on my old B5 in city driving with crack and pot-holed roads.
I have them adjusted one full turn from the softest setting...most people go 3/4 to 1 turn out of a total of 2 1/5 turns. Once they are installed, they are not adjustable. You need to pull the entire setup, compress and remove the spring.
I don't have enough miles on them to say with certainty but at first blush the setup is more real-world comfortable than my Bilstein Sport + H&R spring combo on my old B5 in city driving with crack and pot-holed roads.
I have them adjusted one full turn from the softest setting...most people go 3/4 to 1 turn out of a total of 2 1/5 turns. Once they are installed, they are not adjustable. You need to pull the entire setup, compress and remove the spring.
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,264
Likes: 0
I've been running Koni shocks with Vogtland springs for 25k...
no complaints, the car handles like a dream but the suspension is very stiff. The stiffness is more due to the springs and not the shocks. I'm not sure if they can be adjusted when installed. Remember that the adjust ability is for dampening and not height. it's something you pretty much "set and forget" during installation.
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
Thank you so much guys.
It's very sad that you can't adjust them once installed on the car. I guess the shock tops are not visible when the shocks are installed.
I have KONIs on my miata and I absolutely love that I can change the handling characteristics of the car by dialing different stiffness at the front/rear.
It's very sad that you can't adjust them once installed on the car. I guess the shock tops are not visible when the shocks are installed.
I have KONIs on my miata and I absolutely love that I can change the handling characteristics of the car by dialing different stiffness at the front/rear.
Thread Starter
Audiworld Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
I'm willing to bet that the rear ones can be modified to have access tot he shock tops... I found this thread even though it wasn't that helpful...
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...7#post23774507
What about the front ones the shock top should be visible at the top - so adjustment should be possible... right? Anyone tried to adjust them?
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...7#post23774507
What about the front ones the shock top should be visible at the top - so adjustment should be possible... right? Anyone tried to adjust them?
Tech Guru
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 8,010
Likes: 192
From: Olney, MD
Me have for couple years.
Only problem is they're tough if not impossible to remove once installed and sitting in there for a year or so.
Have to cut off the rod.
The only issue I had was the right rear upper shock mount failed and caused a bumping/knocking that took maybe six months to identify...i.e., to get bad enough to ensure I was going to take the time to remove the RR shock!!
BTW...the upper shock mount is OEM only, no aftermarket available for 2K 4.2A6. Special order, took a week, maybe $105 each.
I bought two...I have to do the LR when I replace the OEM springs with Vogtland.
Only problem is they're tough if not impossible to remove once installed and sitting in there for a year or so.
Have to cut off the rod.
The only issue I had was the right rear upper shock mount failed and caused a bumping/knocking that took maybe six months to identify...i.e., to get bad enough to ensure I was going to take the time to remove the RR shock!!
BTW...the upper shock mount is OEM only, no aftermarket available for 2K 4.2A6. Special order, took a week, maybe $105 each.
I bought two...I have to do the LR when I replace the OEM springs with Vogtland.
AudiWorld Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 185
Likes: 0
From: Norwalk, CT
Coming from a B5 platform with H&R springs & Bilstein sports the Koni/Eibach setup is more than compliant enough. And the drop is a decent compromise since our Avant has to hauling stuff for home rebab.
Trending Topics
AudiWorld Super User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 6,508
Likes: 2
I've had the Koni + Eibach Combo for three or so years now.
In my opinion, the Koni's are a bit too stiff at or near full, which is how I started off - stiff enough where everything not bolted or fixed down was rattling.
I had a lot better results adjusting to a turn or less above the softest setting.
The Eibach's are terrible - very soggy, the car pitches and rolls extensively, despite having good transient response and the feeling of 'tightness' when driving straight (attributed to the better shocks).
Most everyone with Vogtlands or H&R's are satisfied with the Koni combo.
As everyone says, they do not adjust without first coming out of the car.
In my opinion, the Koni's are a bit too stiff at or near full, which is how I started off - stiff enough where everything not bolted or fixed down was rattling.
I had a lot better results adjusting to a turn or less above the softest setting.
The Eibach's are terrible - very soggy, the car pitches and rolls extensively, despite having good transient response and the feeling of 'tightness' when driving straight (attributed to the better shocks).
Most everyone with Vogtlands or H&R's are satisfied with the Koni combo.
As everyone says, they do not adjust without first coming out of the car.
AudiWorld Stories
Bringing Audi to Life for Audi Fans
10 Strangest Audi Designs That Actually Made Production
Joe Kucinski
2027 Audi Q7 and SQ7: Audi Upgraded EVERYTHING!
Michael S. Palmer
Audi Unveils Absurdly Cool New Supercar: 10 Things You Need to Know!
Verdad Gallardo
The Highs & Lows of Every Audi C-Class Generation
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Audis Ever Sold on Bring-A-Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Audi Features & Options We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
Audi Recreates Crazy-Looking Speed Record Breaker From 1935
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilder Recreates the 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Every Audi V10 Car Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Max_A6
Suspension Tuning Discussion
3
Dec 6, 2005 12:18 PM
AribaDave
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
6
Feb 24, 2003 06:30 PM
podendum
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
2
Aug 1, 2001 02:16 PM