Koni FSD Struts/Shocks - Just Released

You installed a set?

 

Subscribed. This is great news. Koni struts are awesome.

 

hmmm////

 

well, best thing would be they would offer a whole kit (dampeners with the matching (lowered) springs) /

 

If these would work with TRD spring rates and drop (which it still may work) this is the struts I would want to put on over the standard KYB's. Koni valving is unbelievable. They give such an amazing ride.

 

This was on Koni's FAQ:

KONI: FAQ

Q: How far can I safely lower my car?
A: 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. Different vehicle suspension designs have different stroke travels but a good rule of thumb is that most vehicles can be lowered acceptably about 30-40 mm, beyond that the possibility of bottoming increases rapidly although some longer stroke cars can go lower. 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.

30mm = 1.18"
40mm = 1.57"

 

Has anyone installed these yet? My Prius is bone stock and I am trying to improve the ride quality especially but also the handling.

 

Hey Fellas, I contacted Koni about their FSD Shocks and TRD springs here's what was said:

Me:
"I Drive a 2010 Prius Five.

I'm really excited that you guys have the Toyota 10-14 Prius Hybrid excl. wagon - 2100 4145 FSD Kit (Gold). However I just wanted to verify if these shocks will be compatible with Toyota TRD lowering springs? They are a mild spring that lowers the Prius from stock height front 1.1" rear 1.3", I believe the rates are mild from oem too. Just wasn't sure if there would be any issues.

Thanks ,
~gus"


Koni Rep:
"Gus,
Thank you for contacting us here at KONI NA. Yes, the FSD dampers will work with mild lowering springs.


Mason O’Hara
KONI North America
1961A International Way
Hebron, Ky. 41048
859 488-0324
www.koni-na.com
www.koniracing.com
www.konirv.com"



I hope this helps!

 

good to know that/
now I just have to find some stiffer springs than the eibachs/

 

I am curious to know if anyone has installed these. I want to make my Prius ride smoother. I wonder how smooth it would make the ride to upgrade to these premium shocks and struts.

Bought my 2013 II new and the first 5,000 miles were super smooth. But after going on a long dirt road (tires were at 44/42 psi, big mistake?) the ride is nowhere near as smooth. The suespension no longer absorbs the rough or patchy roads as well. Lowered the psi to 35/33 which helped, but still nowhere as smooth as it was before traversing the first dirt road. Just normal suspension break in I guess? I wonder how much of it is wear on the bushings versus shock/strut wear, or maybe something else.

Other than that I love this car. The engine and transmission are so smooth. Would be awesome to make the ride quality smooth! I don't really care about handling or performance.

 

Anyone tried this yet? I'm pretty sure some of you need to change the old struts now.

 

I'm on the fence. I have 88k miles on Eibach springs since 48k. Feeling the rear struts getting a little weak on me. I changed the struts on my gen 2 on around 115k they weren't leaking but huge difference in ride quality. For the gen 3 I'm debating on these struts or just go with coilovers.

 

If you like the ride height of your Eibach springs the Koni's would probably complete your handling and ride. Koni damping is among the best. Not sure what coilovers out there for the Prius would give the best balance of a great compliant ride and handling. But even saying this there is some subjectivity. Ask a 40 year old vs a 23 year old what a compliant ride is . . . .

 

I notice most shock manufacturer writes these disclaimers in there to reduce their liability. TRD or Plus spring lower the car about 1" so should be a nice match. If you were to try to get these covered under warranty, I would suspect they won't check your setup. I warranty a set of Bilstein coilovers and minimal questions.

never mind.. I missed the post where you verified ok with Koni..

 

Looks like a Koni started a sale on 3/1/15? Kit is under $600 now.

Who's running these? What's the feedback?

 

I'm wondering if anyone has any feedback on these too. I'm considering pulling the trigger on these.

 

Really 2015 now and still no one tried these Koni Shocks yet? Looks like I'll be the first one then. After some 92k hardcore ubering and lyfting in SF shitty roads. I'm looking to upgrade shocks + springs + sway bar.