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07-28-2009, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='957432' date='Jul 29 2009, 10:39 AM
Got to save some money now and will do iy as soon as i can, thanks gents 
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Originally Posted by etchu' post='957517' date='Jul 29 2009, 11:53 AM
yea the koni FSD is not bad, sport and comfy. It's the stock shocks for Gallardo too.
Then, at the end of last summer, I read an article in Roundel about a new shock absorber that Koni has developed, that they called "Frequency-Selective Damping", or FSD. The idea is that they can respond differently to high-frequency inputs vs. low-frequency ones: there is a valve inside that sits in parallel with the rest of the oil passages, but only opens when the shock is hit fast enough with sufficient force. This means that, for high-frequency inputs (those produced by the wheel when it hits a pothole or other significant bump), it can respond softly and soak up the impact, but for low-frequency ones (produced by the movement of the car body as you brake, corner, change lanes, etc.), it can respond stiffly. So, the idea is that, theoretically at least, these shocks can improve handling and ride quality simultaneously.
rest of the review below:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthrea...p;highlight=fsd
when mine goes, this will be top of my list as shocks replacement.
07-28-2009, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by deriffic' post='957562' date='Jul 29 2009, 12:44 PM
Go Go Go. You should ask your family to contribute for the repair since they also drive it.
back then when I studied in the uk, I went to my insurance company get a quote on additional premium if I wanted to upgrade my suspension. the agent asked why I wanted the upgrade. I told him my car was not stable going round corners. the guy gave me a dirty look, smiled and told me there would be no additional cost.
if ur family knows the braking power is at 60-70% due to the bad shocks, I am sure they will be v keen to have them replaced. the fsd is also comfy so it will work for them.
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Originally Posted by deriffic' post='957562' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:44 AM
Go Go Go. You should ask your family to contribute for the repair since they also drive it.
And thanks KC for the info
07-28-2009, 10:14 PM
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KC is the devil in sheep's clothing!!! 
Koni were the best in the 80's, now its nice to see them come back
i think Bilstein, Koni etc,. all make special models for special cars oem
as flagship models.
i think we discussed last year that just changing the springs and not the shocks will put pressure on other parts
of the car, but i changed both, but it seems maybe my wife ran at full speed over some speed bumps, mind you my H&R
springs are a bit on the HARD side, she also scraped the whole side against a parking pillar the other day
Koni were the best in the 80's, now its nice to see them come back
i think Bilstein, Koni etc,. all make special models for special cars oem
as flagship models.
i think we discussed last year that just changing the springs and not the shocks will put pressure on other parts
of the car, but i changed both, but it seems maybe my wife ran at full speed over some speed bumps, mind you my H&R
springs are a bit on the HARD side, she also scraped the whole side against a parking pillar the other day
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='957673' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:42 PM
That sounds fair
And thanks KC for the info
And thanks KC for the info
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wow reduced braking power!!!
you need to change them tonight!!!!
you need to change them tonight!!!!
Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='957673' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:42 PM
That sounds fair
And thanks KC for the info
And thanks KC for the info
07-28-2009, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='957717' date='Jul 29 2009, 02:18 PM
wow reduced braking power!!!
you need to change them tonight!!!!
you need to change them tonight!!!!
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Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
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Originally Posted by billhk' post='957712' date='Jul 29 2009, 06:14 AM
KC is the devil in sheep's clothing!!!
Koni were the best in the 80's, now its nice to see them come back
i think Bilstein, Koni etc,. all make special models for special cars oem
as flagship models.
i think we discussed last year that just changing the springs and not the shocks will put pressure on other parts
of the car, but i changed both, but it seems maybe my wife ran at full speed over some speed bumps, mind you my H&R
springs are a bit on the HARD side, she also scraped the whole side against a parking pillar the other day
Koni were the best in the 80's, now its nice to see them come back
i think Bilstein, Koni etc,. all make special models for special cars oem
as flagship models.
i think we discussed last year that just changing the springs and not the shocks will put pressure on other parts
of the car, but i changed both, but it seems maybe my wife ran at full speed over some speed bumps, mind you my H&R
springs are a bit on the HARD side, she also scraped the whole side against a parking pillar the other day
But dont forget sachs also do OEM for the BMW and Merc...etc
I am so surprise to hear your bilsteins also collapsed after 1 or 2 years??
Your wife must be driving mad with your beast
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Toyota MR-S 1.8 VVTI , Lagoon Blue with Red leather Air Con 15" standard alloys with Toyo tyres
Toyota Celica 1.8 VVTI, Lagoon Blue, Air Con, 16" Standard alloys with Kuhmo KU31, EBC Green Stuff
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='957734' date='Jul 29 2009, 06:31 AM
No, tonight is so late, change them right now
btw, can AK order the Koni for me?
Probably i will do it within 2 weeks