Some cars respond to mono-tubes, some like gas pressurized and others don't. Most shock companies utilize only one or two of these style because it is less expensive for manufacturing but are therefore limited in design capability and function. How much stiffer are KONIs than factory shocks? This is a difficult question to answer because every KONI application is developed for that specific vehicle to get the best handling characteristics.
In general, most factory shocks are under damped for optimized handling so KONI engineers select firmer valvings. Unfortunately factory shocks are generally chosen for financial reasons rather than performance so lower technology, cheaper shocks are standard.
In some instances, a factory shock may have good characteristics in some parts of the working range but need some help in other parts and there are even a few instances where the KONI engineers found better handling by softening the factory units. What is the best adjustment setting for my shocks?
There is no single best adjustment setting for your KONIs because every driver has different preferences for comfort, performance, performance modifications and roads to drive on. For most vehicles, we suggest that new KONIs be installed in the full soft position.
Over the extended life of the damper or if the driver wants a specific firm handling characteristic, the dampers can be adjusted up higher. Very rarely will KONI ever need to be adjusted to the full firm setting. What are the best springs to match my KONIs? One of the great advantages of KONI adjustable shocks is that there is no specific spring for matching optimum performance. Instead you can adjust your KONIs to match your springs.
Most performance springs have a higher spring rate than the vehicle's original springs. Since the shock controls the motion of the spring, increased spring rates require more rebound damping for control and that is one of the reasons why KONIs are rebound adjustable and some are double adjustable.
Using higher rate springs with OE or soft shocks will very quickly overcome and wear out the shocks. How far can I safely lower my car? KONIs are designed to fit standard height cars and can work with lowered cars as long as they don't bottom out internally and become damaged. Unlike some shocks, KONIs are not position sensitive so they will work properly anywhere in their stroke range providing they are not bottoming or topping out. Most vehicles are equipped with bump stops to keep the shocks and springs from bottoming out.
When lowering a vehicle be sure to reuse your bump stops as they are cheap insurance to avoid bottoming damage. Remember also that severely lowered vehicles typically also have a negative effect on suspension geometry, ride quality and handling, and tire and suspension part wear.
I want to lower my car with a coil-over sleeve kit. There are many coil-over sleeve systems on the market but the key is to get ones that will fit the KONI damper properly. Most of these are built to fit over a large number of aftermarket shock absorber brands but this means many will not really fit well. KONI is unique in that some applications feature an adjustable spring seat mounted on a circlip on the shock body.
Over time, KONI has not only improved damping for rally cars and racing cars, but has also dedicated its expertise on improving the damping in various other commercial vehicles, and even for industrial projects like bridges.
Login Register sales rftgroup. Toggle navigation. About Koni. All of the new product developments are executed under the regime of the international automotive industry standard ISO , which secures that all products fully meet their determined objectives. During the research and development process a close contact with the manufacturing process engineers is maintained to assure that the product later can be reliably produced and shall meet our highest quality targets.
KONI is the premier manufacturer of adjustable shocks in the world. Our shocks are made from the highest quality raw materials and machined to the tightest tolerances. Each shock absorber, no matter which specific feature it has, is tailor made for your car. KONI shocks are specifically designed and thus adapted to meet the requirements for each individual application. By , production switched firstly to radiator and spring covers and later also to metal car panel beating and spraying.
In , KONI started the production of friction shock absorbers. In , a manifold for cars was the first product bearing the name KONI. In , the factory produced its first adjustable telescopic shock absorbers for cars and trucks, soon followed by specially designed dampers for railway rolling stock.
Since , KONI has developed from a skilled small local company into a multi-national shock absorber specialist with subsidiaries in France, Germany and the U. Today KONI is recognized world-wide as the quality shock absorber specialist par excellence, focussing solely on high performing suspension-damping technology for Cars, Racing, Specialty Trucks, Busses, Trailers, Locomotives and Railway Rolling Stock.
KONI shock absorbers and ride systems are, unlike from other manufacturers, specially designed for each and every application without any compromise to quality, durability and available best technology to fulfill the highest requirements for comfort, safety and vehicle handling performance. Shock absorber specialist KONI — equipped with 54 years of F1 experience — joins the team as a technical partner to develop new damper technology with a clear mission to help improve performance in this crucial area of the car.
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