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KYB vs Koni
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:14 pm
by JSE
Looking at replacing my NA8 Clubman Bilsteins in my NA6 soon with some adjustable shocks. Was going to go with either the KYB or Koni adjustables. Just wondering what everyones opinions are on both of these and pros / cons if any.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:21 pm
by Garry
On an NA I prefered KYB AGX's to Koni Yellow's. I've never tried AGX's on an NB.
One of the big advantages of the AGX's is the ease of adjustment. Just reach under the guard and twiddle a knob. With the Konis at best you need to pop the bonnet, at worst you need to rip the boot lining out. The KYB's also adjust compression and rebound where as the Koni's only do compression.
Both are good quality shocks and you wont go wrong either way.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:29 pm
by ducktape69
exactly as garry said.
i have the KYB AGX's. so so easy to change...takes 1-2min for all 4 wheels. i guess they r both very similiar, i ended up choosing KYB because it was so easy to change and had the rebound compression.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 4:41 pm
by rodent
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:41 pm
by clubman1
I've had my KYB's in my NA6 for almost twelve months. 6 track days, 7 hillclimbs , 3 motorkhana's. Like all the comments before ...I'd have no hesitation recommending them. Easy to adjust. You will notice a big difference to the Clubman Bilsteins ...the ability to adjust makes it so easy. Soft for around town, stiff for the track ...when the 'co-pilot' hops in with a full load of fuel for a run in the country ...add another click to the rear. Best money I ever spent. Love them.
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 5:47 pm
by Boags
And at under $500 from the US
compared to $900 for Konis
I'm finding mine to be fooking fantastic so far
(less than a week on the car).
Boags
Re:
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 8:26 pm
by Spranga
Boags'MX5 wrote:And at under $500 from the US
compared to $900 for Konis
Where did you source them for $400?
Cheers
Dan
Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2006 9:31 pm
by manga_blue
I love the KYBs on the NA for all the reasons given above. Longevity is the big question though. I've seen some say they're stuffed after 10k, others saying they're still good at 100k.
Has anyone out there put many kms on KYBs?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 9:41 am
by Garry
I had around 30k km on mine with no problems
Re:
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 10:45 am
by Boags
Spranga wrote:Boags'MX5 wrote:And at under $500 from the US
compared to $900 for Konis
Where did you source them for $400?
Cheers
Dan
Not $400, under $500. It was about $485 delivered. eBay is your friend. Try
this seller.
Boags
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:51 pm
by JSE
mmm so it seems I have really been having a good think about these KYB AGX from Ebay. Anybody else bought these off Ebay? Anyone had any troubles with them etc?
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 3:57 pm
by Garry
I got mine from Ebay
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:22 pm
by ~Noddy~
How does the KYB AGX with OEM springs combo affect ride height?
From I can find on here, KYB's don't have a perch height adjustment like Koni do they?
The KYB's also adjust compression and rebound where as the Koni's only do compression.
Compression and rebound adjust? With only one dial? Me needs some educating - please enlighten!
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:47 pm
by ducktape69
compression and rebound DAMPENING, NOT adjust. i.e. the shock can dampen when going down(compressed) and up. konis only have compression. this really makes no real difference though....
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2006 3:10 pm
by Garry
Actually all shocks worth their salt will control compression and rebound however the KYB mechanism adjusts the amount of compression and rebound damping. Not seperately, but at the same time. The Konis only adjust rebound damping.
I have no idea how the KYB's do it, I haven't seen inside of one.
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/suspension.jsp?make=KYB&model=AGX+Adjustable
