Koni - Special Active (Red - Formerly FSD) and Sports (Yellow) - Coming Soon for Model 3 and Y

[EVChris]

I saw that as well, but I'm a bit skeptical as there it's not mentioned in any other dealer's description, and seems like the paragraph is copied from Koni's website about yellow, not red.

Koni packages them into a kit for just about every car … except Tesla. But I think that's just a typo/oversight. Hopefully Koni gets back to you.

KONI NA | 1165 Special Active Lowering Kit (Red)

KONI is the world leader in adjustable shock absorber technology with over 50 years of worldwide racing success.

www.koni-na.com

 

[TPSRA]

Got my response from Koni. Basically they said they haven't tested the combo (red+ Eibach springs) so no guarantee.

My guess would be it should work on my LR/19" wheels as the same Koni red is also spec to work on the MYP(and M3/P for the matter), which spring height is already close to the lowering springs and have larger/stiffer wheels.

Still, looking for anyone who have experienced with this combo

 

[EVChris]

I'm going to stay with stock springs.

 

[Kvitravn]

Would be great if someone who has tried a Koni + Eibach combo could chime in.

My concern would be that the ride height with stock length shocks leaves very little free stroke - but perhaps these shocks are designed with sufficient stroke if they are indeed also meant for performance springs. Early performance cars were considerably lower than current versions.

 

[bluestonex]

Got my response from Koni. Basically they said they haven't tested the combo (red+ Eibach springs) so no guarantee.

My guess would be it should work on my LR/19" wheels as the same Koni red is also spec to work on the MYP(and M3/P for the matter), which spring height is already close to the lowering springs and have larger/stiffer wheels.

Still, looking for anyone who have experienced with this combo

I have Yellow with H&R springs. The gap looks a lot more even than Eibach. The instructions for H&R lists models than should have the bump stops cut, and Model Y is not on the list, so my assumption is that they intend the stops not to be cut.

H&R Springs and Koni Yellow Shocks Installed

On a 2023 Model Y LR 7 seater. I was advised that the "rake" on Eibach springs would be exascerbated on a 7 seater because of the heavier rear end, and Dinan is also made by Eibach, so H&R was one of the only remaining options. I was nervous because of the big drop but turned out to be just...

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[MattM24]

Has anyone that installed the special active shocks have any weird sounds over low speed bumps?
It sounds like a double bump or knock when I hit a bump in the road around 30kmh/20mph.
Doesn’t seem to make that sound any other time.
I checked and rechecked all the torques. Nothing was loose.
I even tried jumping in the trunk, which also made no noise (but probably looked ridiculous to my neighbours!).
It’s coming from the front.

 

[OxBrew]

Has anyone that installed the special active shocks have any weird sounds over low speed bumps?
It sounds like a double bump or knock when I hit a bump in the road around 30kmh/20mph.
Doesn’t seem to make that sound any other time.
I checked and rechecked all the torques. Nothing was loose.
I even tried jumping in the trunk, which also made no noise (but probably looked ridiculous to my neighbours!).
It’s coming from the front.

mine are nice and quiet. Someone had a clunk up on this thread I think? Ended up not being the strut, something on the car side? That was the rear though I think.