Koni shocks for the E60

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11-13-2005, 06:57 PM

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Hey guys, I checked out Koni's website & it looks like they have shocks & adjustable dampers available for the E60. Only question that I have would be whether or not these shocks are only compatible with stock springs or would they also be compatible with aftermarket springs like H&R's sport springs?

This is from their website:
BMW 04-05 5 series - E60 525i, 530i, 540i Sedan and Touring Excluding self leveling, EDC and Sport Suspension

Front Rear

2100 4007 2100 4007

Price: $727.50 per kit
FSD kit must be used with stock height suspension.

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BMW 04-05 5 series - E60 525i, 530i, 540i, 545i Sedan and Touring Excluding self leveling, EDC and Sport Suspension

Front Rear

8741 1476Sport 8240 1219Sport

Price: $363.00 per pair

Price: $285.00 per pair

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11-13-2005, 07:57 PM

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Yes, the Konis can be paired with aftermarket springs.

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11-13-2005, 08:26 PM

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Does that say that it EXCLUDES cars with sports suspension..ie. the sports package?

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11-14-2005, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by choi000' post='197898' date='Nov 13 2005, 10:57 PM

From what i heard, the FSD kit is only compatible with stock springs. While the koni yellow is compatible with any lowering springs like Eibach & H&R.. you can buy them from shox.com, i just bought a koni yellow from them.. arriving tomorrow!

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11-14-2005, 08:55 PM

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Awesome!

I've been waiting for some aftermarket shocks that would go with my H&R springs b/c my stock shocks are definitely wearing out. Thanks for the link. How much did u pay for the shocks?

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11-14-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by choi000' post='197898' date='Nov 13 2005, 10:57 PM

Awesome!

I've been waiting for some aftermarket shocks that would go with my H&R springs b/c my stock shocks are definitely wearing out. Thanks for the link. How much did u pay for the shocks?
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Haha i was waiting too ever since i installed my H&R spring a year ago. I can feel my stock shocks are wearing out badly now... i'm not sure if the shocks are covered under warranty?

I paid $650 w/ tax for the shocks.. just call them and ask for BOB. I will post some pics of the shocks soon...