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Koni Dampers


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I know you'd normally always fit the same pair on an axle but is it not a bit over the top to do all 4 if the fronts are good, mind you you are probably right if the back ends up softer or stiffer than the front I can see it might cause problems.

Has anybody used Konis before?

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Same here. Had them on a previous car but have no experience of them on an IS200. They are excellent quality so I considered them when I refreshed my suspension last year but just opted for OEM-spec shocks in the end.

I done quite a bit of research on the Konis before deciding which way to go and they are apparently very stiff, even on their softest setting. They also have the added bonus of lowering the car by at least 5mm. This can even be increased to around 15-20mm lower if the upper spring perch is used. since they have 2 positions the coil spring can be seated on.

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I personally think the ride will be not so good on a lexus with konis plus you got to change all four dampers or not much point.

they are stiffer and great for spirited driving & cornering with less body roll.

in the wet you will end up with all kinds of steer problems & tail happy rear end with rear set of konis.

do you have oem front dampers ? you could fit the rears in & see how it pans out for your driving style

koni dampers are good but at the rears only in rwd car ? I don't think so'

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I done quite a bit of research on the Konis before deciding which way to

go and they are apparently very stiff, even on their softest setting.

hmmmm, don't doubt the quality but stiff is not really what I wanted, and the ones I have are a Sport model apparently(having an S in the part number). May have to put them back up for sale and stick with standard setup.

Thanks for the info so far chaps.

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I personally think the ride will be not so good on a lexus with konis plus you got to change all four dampers or not much point.

they are stiffer and great for spirited driving & cornering with less body roll.

in the wet you will end up with all kinds of steer problems & tail happy rear end with rear set of konis.

do you have oem front dampers ? you could fit the rears in & see how it pans out for your driving style

koni dampers are good but at the rears only in rwd car ? I don't think so'

That all makes perfect sense, think I'll stick with standard then.

Thanks again chaps.

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