I figured I'd get better responses here vs. the suspension forum. I'm looking to upgrade my shocks but would like to keep the stock springs. Anyone with experience on this setup? How do OTS Yellows compare to our stock shocks? Stiffer? Softer? Any kind of input would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

I believe the yellows have a bit more compression and less rebound.

 

Based on the feedback given directly from Koni, the dynos given to me with my order, and information posted in prior threads about the OTS yellows...

Using the 00-01 stock shock as the benchmark, the OTS yellows have similar low speed compression over stock. The high speed compression is much more over stock. The low speed rebound is adjustable and at full stiff is much more than stock. At full soft, it comparable to stock. The high speed rebound is much more than stock no matter where you set adjust the low speed rebound. For more information, contact Lee Grimes @ Koni NA. His info has been given many time over on numerous threads in this section.

The autocross valved Yellows improved on the improved on both compression and rebound valving. I ran various setups with the Koni Yellows before getting the TC Klines (aka larger Yellows), then to my current Ohlins.

-Marc

 

Appreciate the info!

 

My non-technical feedback is that it rides better on the street and handles better at an autocross.

-Dave

 

What does OTS stand for?

 

Off the shelf I believe

 

Makes sense - I even googled it and found nothing. I thought it was a vendor like TC Kline or something lol

 

It might take some serious searching on this massive board, but there are a couple really positive review threads about Koni Yellows + OEM springs.

I'm currently running this setup as well, but with 05 OEM springs. To be honest, I am unable to express the feeling of the Koni's in reference to stock performance because I honestly don't remember what OEM feels like anymore. But I can tell you that it's one of the most sensible, inexpensive and mild suspension mod platforms that you can start with. What I mean by this is:
1) you then have the option to stay stock height, or drop it .5 of an inch. The tiny drop makes it that much better looking, without sacrificing the ability to drive over speed bumps or clear stuff in the freeway.
2) adjustable - meaning if the stock springs are too soft, you can swap them out for stiffer springs without worrying if your shocks can handle the new spring rate or not.
3) Cost effective - My stock shocks were blown, so to get an upgrade while justifying it as a replacement for a fraction of OEM price (~500) made the purchase an easy decision.

I would say, if you're looking to go to the track, or do some hardcore racing, this might not be for you; consider full coilovers with a mega crazy spring rate and bone jarringly stiff dampers. But if you just needed that little something extra for your daily drive, look no further than the konis.

 

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