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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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What springs with Koni FSDs?

I'm seriously considering going to some Koni FSDs in the spring. But I'm curious what springs everyone is using with them? Are you just using your factory springs?

I don't see any aftermarket springs that don't feature some amount of lowering, which is supposedly a no-no with FSDs... Is it OK to use a spring with a bit of lowering with FSDs? I'd like to stay about as low as I am now with Bavarian Autosport springs (on stock S shocks), but I'm OK with going a bit higher.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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I reused the factory springs from the sport suspension. For me this has been a nice solution.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 11:57 AM
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I have the JCW springs and been running the setup for over 30k without any issues.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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OEM or TSW
 
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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I had 4 FSD on factory springs with the IE fixed camber plates in front. Loved the ride, but wasn't too keen on the perceptible rise in the front. Then one of the strut mounts went out. So, I got two yellows to replace the fronts and keep the FSDs in back. I also replaced the springs with Tein h-techs.

Seems to ride nice, noticeably stiffer than stock even on the lowest setting. But feels good. Drop is about right (0.5"). Rear FSDs seem to be holding up, but need more time on them.
 
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