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We recently had a significant price decrease on our website for KONI FSD Shocks & KONI Sport Yellow Shocks. We've never had them priced this low before. If you're interested, both are in stock ready to ship, click any link below for details.
The KONI FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) shock for the Gen1 & Gen2 MINI Cooper combines excellent road holding and handing characteristics with no-compromise comfort levels. Firmness for sporty driving on even road surfaces. Smoothness for a comfortable ride on uneven road surfaces.
It's possible via KONI's patented Frequency Selective Damping technology - technology that actively controls the damping level on the basis of the vehicle's body and suspension movement frequency. FSD shocks are a smart suspension system that adjusts automatically and in a fraction of a second to road conditions and driving style.
How It Works:
In standard shock absorbers the main damping characteristic is defined by the oil flow going through the piston assembly (1). Combining it with the FSD feature (2), KONI added a special valve that controls an oil flow parallel to the one going through the piston rod (3). This parallel oil flow is closed by the FSD feature, giving a rise in damping force almost linear to the time that the piston is moving in one direction
Put Simply:
The FSD feature is a hydraulic amplifier that delays the build up of pressure. In some ways an extra tuning option has been created in order to get the best possible combination of handling and comfort. Since it is an integrated part of the hydraulic valve system inside the damper, no additional cables, sensors or any other electronic devices are needed to operate an FSD damper. Picture is for reference only.
Benefits:
Excellent road holding and handing
Improved grip
Great stability
Optimum comfort level
Excellent body control
Added comfort for low profile tire applications
Maximized driving pleasure
No electronics, sensors or other components needed
Economical, effective solution
LIFETIME Warranty
KONI Sport shocks (also called Koni Yellows) were the first adjustable shock absorber in the industry. KONI Sport shocks for the Gen1 & Gen2 MINI Cooper allow you to externally adjust the rebound so you can dial in the suspension to fit your driving needs and driving style.
The KONI Sport is valved a bit more aggressively for performance motoring. KONI Sports are ideal for anyone interested in either lowering their MINI, or simply tightening up the suspension for more aggressive handling. These can be used with your stock springs or can be used with any aftermarket springs. KONI shocks have a lifetime warranty.
Benefits:
Big handling improvements
Reasonable ride quality
External rebound adjustment on most cars
Best KONI shock for all lowering springs
Re-buildable and re-valveable for custom vehicle setups
Yellow exterior finish
LIFETIME Warranty
All PM's have been answered. Most were responding to questions regarding availability. We have plenty of Koni FSD and Koni Sport shocks in stock ready to ship. PM me anytime with questions!
I've got a Roadster on order, with the base suspension.
I plan to do either the JCW suspension (which I had on a previous hatch and liked) or something aftermarket such as the FSDs.
Will these be available for the Roadster?
I'm after no lowering, or at most the small lowering that occurs with the JCW suspension. I'm wondering how the FSDs would be with the stock springs, or if there are also some aftermarket springs that would be a good companion to them.
I've got a Roadster on order, with the base suspension.
I plan to do either the JCW suspension (which I had on a previous hatch and liked) or something aftermarket such as the FSDs.
Will these be available for the Roadster?
I'm after no lowering, or at most the small lowering that occurs with the JCW suspension. I'm wondering how the FSDs would be with the stock springs, or if there are also some aftermarket springs that would be a good companion to them.
Thanks,
Don
Hey Don,
Keeping your factory springs would be the best option if using Koni FSD shocks, that's a great combination. Just to confirm, I called and spoke to an engineer at Koni (who happened to be a MINI owner), he stated the current Gen2 Koni FSD Shocks will fit the new MINI Roadster. Please view the link below and PM me with any questions.
I checked the website for shipping charges for Koni Yellows to Australia and $600+ via UPS seems a little steep. Would not even consider at that price. Be interested what USPS might charge. I recently paid under $200 postage for an intercooler
For those of you that have been waiting on backorder for FSD shocks we just emailed all tracking numbers! For those of you waiting to pull the trigger, now's the time. They've been on a technical hold from Koni from a while, the new kits are finally available and ready to ship.
We've kept our pricing low for both the KONI FSD Shocks & KONI Sport Yellow Shocks. If you're interested click any link below for details.
I have 100k miles on my 06 r53, if I order the Koni FSDs, do I need to buy new springs or are the stock springs still fine to use with that mileage on them?
Sorry if its a silly question, first time I'm dealing with suspension issues and terminology
I have 100k miles on my 06 r53, if I order the Koni FSDs, do I need to buy new springs or are the stock springs still fine to use with that mileage on them?
Sorry if its a silly question, first time I'm dealing with suspension issues and terminology
Installing new Koni FSD shocks with your current stock springs will work just fine. There's no need to replace your springs.
It should start getting warmer soon, so we decided to go ahead and start Koni's annual Spring time sale now!
Check out the pricing on our website for KONI FSD Shocks & KONI Sport Yellow Shocks. We've never had them priced this low before, I promise there's no typo's. Pricing is for a limited time only.
If you're interested, both Koni FSD and Koni Sport shocks are in stock ready to ship, click any link below for details.
Were the FSD that failed on the stock factory springs or aftermarket lowering springs?
The FSD's were on Factory Issue (OEM) Sport Suspension Springs.
Bilstein apparently has figured out that there is a difference between Standard Suspension on a R56 MINI and Sport Suspension on the same R56. The have 2 different part numbers for regular and sport suspension.
The FSD's were on Factory Issue (OEM) Sport Suspension Springs.
Bilstein apparently has figured out that there is a difference between Standard Suspension on a R56 MINI and Sport Suspension on the same R56. The have 2 different part numbers for regular and sport suspension.
Seriously? I have the factory sport suspension, do you have or know where I can verify the part numbers?
Seriously? I have the factory sport suspension, do you have or know where I can verify the part numbers?
On the springs? I know there was a paper tag on the shocks/struts but I do not recall seeing anything on the springs. You might look at the build sheet for the car, or the VIN # and have MINI reference it with the factory installed parts.
I have one of those plastic speed bumps in front of my garage door so people will not hit the door when they turn around. When I back out over it slowly, without using the brakes, I would start to hear a clunking noise. Eventually it started making noise all the time.
Many moons ago I had a suspension fail and drop the lower A-Arm and spring in the street. It was a stock Triumph TR-4a IRS that I bought new and had 60K miles on it. A real adrenaline generator!!
I have no desire to have something to happen to this buggy
Last edited by SMOG; Mar 9, 2014 at 05:27 PM.
Reason: added thought
I read that Mini fit springs based on the specification and options of the particular car, so for example a basic S (with sport suspension) and a fully-optioned S (with sport suspension) might have different springs. It sounds far-fetched at first, but then they do fit unique wiring harnesses to each car, so their production control system would not find it difficult.
You are correct. I have an automatic so that adds weight to the base car, but I do not have a sunroof which also adds weight, so I suspect there are several different springs available for the OEM MINI.
