Which Koni FSD shocks do I need?

[Bramley]

Hey,

I will be after some FSD shocks shortly.

I have a 54 reg A3 8P sport 2.0tdi. Currently on standard shocks but eibach sportline springs.

Which shocks will I need?? seems to be a few to choose from :$

Thanks

 

[JPK]

I havnt heard the best things about FSDs in Golfs/A3s. Buy Bilstein B8s if you can budget for it. Otherwise I have some H&R Monotube front dampers in the classifieds section going cheap.

 

[Bramley]

oh, I've read a few reviews on them and people rate them very highly :$. Personal preference I suppose.

Interested in them due to the comfort factor etc.

 

[DPM]

As mentioned the Bilstein B8 dampers will be a much better matched option for the EIbach Sportline springs, Koni FSDs tend to go better with a max drop of 30mm.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Bramley]

I see, ok. What are the B8's like for comfort?

 

[illogik]

I've got FSDs coupled with Neuspeed Sport springs and love the ride. But as Damian noted, they go best with progressive rate springs with a moderate drop (like Eibach Pros or the Neuspeed Sports).

 

[DPM]

I see, ok. What are the B8's like for comfort?

I find the comfort on the B8's good and in my opinion they're the best damper on the market.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[bigal23]

for what reasons in you opinion damian are the B8,s better than the fsd as I thought the konis would be better being frequency selective damping and good for town driving and a bit of spirited driving

 

[DPM]

for what reasons in you opinion damian are the B8,s better than the fsd as I thought the konis would be better being frequency selective damping and good for town driving and a bit of spirited driving

What springs would you be using them with?

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[bigal23]

currently running h&r -35mm with standard dampers on a sport a3 Quattro bkd was going to change to fsd and eibach pro 30mm for a nice smooth ride am not a track guy I just like to plant my foot a few times and couple fast rounabouts lol. the current setup is very bouncy

 

[DPM]

If you going for the Eibach Pro kit then you'd be fine with the FSD dampers, any lower and I'd say the Bilstein B8 would be the better choice.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[bigal23]

are the fsd as smooth as people say or are they just justifying to them selves on forums cos of the cost?

 

[Bramley]

So how do I know if I need 50mm or 55mm??

 

[bigal23]

So how do I know if I need 50mm or 55mm??

excellent point I need to know this to

 

[JPK]

Measure it. Or an Audi dealer can look up your chassis number.

 

[Bramley]

Just done the aboveit is to do with sports suspension etc etc.

I believe the standard spec cars have 50mm and sports, s-line etc have 55mm.

Mine is 55mm as it is a sport, audi confirmed it with my chassis number

 

[bigal23]

If you going for the Eibach Pro kit then you'd be fine with the FSD dampers, any lower and I'd say the Bilstein B8 would be the better choice.

Damian @ DPM Performance

could you give me a price on a set of fsd for 06 a3 Quattro sport

 

[DPM]

Morning,

£550.00 inc. VAT and delivery.

Damian @ DPM Performance