Koni STR.T Dirty Review

[JasonHaven]

I'm keeping an eye on reviews of these, as I want to retain stock handling, but soften up my ride...

 

[GreGGo]

Just hit 15k miles. Still in love with my Koni's.

 

[stuntdoogie]

So I got these Koni StR.T with eibach springs installed yesterday and let me tell you...WOW! They feel amazing. Perfect perfect for street. This is how The FiSt should have came out of the factory. Not too hard not to soft. Minimal body roll on hard cornering and feel plush going over bumps which is everywhere in NYC. My car still feels playful. I just have one little problem and thats with the eibach springs. The infamous front being higher than the rear reverse rake BS. With a tire diameter of 24.1" 205/50/16 I have a 2 finger gap in front and 1 finger gap in rear. Im hoping the front will settle more because it really erks me to see that lol. Other than that the ride is Great!

 

[airjor13]

So I got these Koni StR.T with eibach springs installed yesterday and let me tell you...WOW! They feel amazing. Perfect perfect for street. This is how The FiSt should have came out of the factory. Not too hard not to soft. Minimal body roll on hard cornering and feel plush going over bumps which is everywhere in NYC. My car still feels playful. I just have one little problem and thats with the eibach springs. The infamous front being higher than the rear reverse rake BS. With a tire diameter of 24.1" 205/50/16 I have a 2 finger gap in front and 1 finger gap in rear. Im hoping the front will settle more because it really erks me to see that lol. Other than that the ride is Great!

Should have gone with H&R's lol

 

[GreGGo]

Should have gone with H&R's lol

I went from H&Rs to Eibachs. My experience is that the H&Rs were too low.

 

[stuntdoogie]

I went from H&Rs to Eibachs. My experience is that the H&Rs were too low.

Do you have that reverse rake look?

 

[GreGGo]

Do you have that reverse rake look?

I do not. I would snap a pick, but the car is on a hill right now.

 

[stuntdoogie]

I do not. I would snap a pick, but the car is on a hill right now.

Damn hope it wasnt bad installation. My Ford tech friend installed them and I was there helping. Everything looked good.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Im hearing clunking noises from the front end goin over hard bumps now
Any idea what it can be? I transfered all parts needed from oe suspension. Didnt use the nut or washer supplied by koni because washer didnt fit. All bolts are tight.

 

[airjor13]

Im hearing clunking noises from the front end goin over hard bumps now
Any idea what it can be? I transfered all parts needed from oe suspension. Didnt use the nut or washer supplied by koni because washer didnt fit. All bolts are tight.

Loose strut nut or tophat nut?

 

[GreGGo]

Im hearing clunking noises from the front end goin over hard bumps now
Any idea what it can be? I transfered all parts needed from oe suspension. Didnt use the nut or washer supplied by koni because washer didnt fit. All bolts are tight.

What springs are you on?

 

[stuntdoogie]

What springs are you on?

Eibach

 

[GreGGo]

Eibach

Hmm.. I dunno then. I had clunking with H&R springs because they were shorter, but when I changed to Eibachs, the clunking went away.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Hmm.. I dunno then. I had clunking with H&R springs because they were shorter, but when I changed to Eibachs, the clunking went away.

Did you put a washer between top hat and nut?

 

[GreGGo]

Did you put a washer between top hat and nut?

I don't remember. It's hard to see, but I think it's one of those nuts with the washer attached.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Also the front feels floaty compared to the rear like Hijinx was feeling about his and the abs line grey clip doesn't fit in the hole on the strut. GreGGo did you buy yours from 2jr?

 

[GreGGo]

Also the front feels floaty compared to the rear like Hijinx was feeling about his and the abs line grey clip doesn't fit in the hole on the strut. GreGGo did you buy yours from 2jr?

I did. And everything feels pretty solid on mine. No floating, no clunking (after swapping springs), and i had to ziptie my ABS line as it wouldn't slide in.

 

[Hijinx]

Also the front feels floaty compared to the rear like Hijinx was feeling about his and the abs line grey clip doesn't fit in the hole on the strut. GreGGo did you buy yours from 2jr?

Stunt, clear some of your PMs.

 

[stuntdoogie]

Stunt, clear some of your PMs.

Just did.

 

[JBO]

Stunt, any update on your experience and satisfaction levels re STR.T and eibach combo?