Koni FSD dampers

[Audi_A5]

Something that might be interesting to ask to other owners with springs only,
I have the H&R Lowest version of springs, don't know wich one it is called in the US OE/OE sport?
These FSD dampers should give an extra bit of comfort and handling to the car
but is it worth the extra cost, aprox 700€ let's say +/-950$
Or would it be best to say the extra money and install coilovers?
Knowing that I do NOT plan to lower the car any more..

[ItsDubC]

This is the 1st I've heard of Koni FSDs on B8 A4s. I wasn't aware that they were released yet, so this would be good news if it weren't for the fact that they are ~$950 That price + the cost of H&R springs brings you very close to the price of coilovers.

I suppose if you already have the H&R springs, getting the Koni FSDs might save you some money over coilovers. That being said, consider the fact that you should be able to sell your H&R springs to recoup some money if you go for the coilover setup (even tho you won't ever be adjusting height).

btw, the lowest H&R springs in the US are the Super Sports.

[ikotua]

Eu is more expensive than US.

[ItsDubC]

I think I remember Koni FSDs being less than $600 for the B7. Is EU really that much more expensive, especially considering that Koni products are from Germany (I think)?

[MiracleWhips]

I think I remember Koni FSDs being less than $600 for the B7. Is EU really that much more expensive, especially considering that Koni products are from Germany (I think)?

Simple answer, YES.

[ikotua]

Eu = different market. I sourced items from US before, that were actually made in by EU firms. It was actually cheaper to pay postage + duty than to purchase item in EU.
Example. Bilstain B16 in EU 1700 Euros (without installation costs, and thats if purchasing via online from a German company).

[ItsDubC]

Wow, I guess I'll STFU about OEM part prices then

[off]

I have the FSD's/Neuspeed springs on the A3. Hindsight tells me I should have gotten CO's. Will not make this mistake with the Avant.

[Mike@PureMS]

FSD's don't work well with ANY lowering spring. If you plan to use lowering springs, run with KONI Sports or Bilstein shocks instead.

[ThePiombino]

At this point wouldn't it just be more cost effective to install some "economy" coilovers?

[Kustomimports]

That's not completely true. I had the koni fsd on eibach pros and they rode mint! Rode better then stock and handled better then stock. I would run the again!