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[Frank Derks]

Koni has release their line of STR.T shocks for the Volvo 850/70 series models and we have these in stock!

The Koni STR.T where developed from Koni's successful Sport shocks. The STR.T (pronounced "street") shocks are basically the same shock as the Sport valved at the softest setting. But even though these are valved at the softest setting they still offer improved handling in the corners and a stiffer ride with less body roll then stock replacement shocks. To upgrade the appearance of a vehicle and give it a better look, the solution is often simple; “Lower it” and to do so you need to pair up the lowering springs with a good shock just like the Koni STR.T.

Front Struts - $240.00/pr
http://www.eurosport..._Code=VL-850-su

Rear Shocks - $160.00/pr
http://www.eurosport..._Code=VL-850-su

Combine with a set of Eibach lowering springs to get a complete suspension package for just $669!

[Mattphi]

Will be ordering a set soon.

[TyConn]

ohhhh boy. the price looks right!

[Frank Derks]

Thanks for the orders! We are working on putting complete kits together on our website now which will include springs and kits that include strut plates, springs seats, shock mounts, etc!

[JVC]

Mattphi, on 11 January 2012 - 06:04 PM, said:

Will be ordering a set soon.

LOL WUT?!

[JN2k108]

Frank Derks, on 25 January 2012 - 04:21 AM, said:

Thanks for the orders! We are working on putting complete kits together on our website now which will include springs and kits that include strut plates, springs seats, shock mounts, etc!

Any way you can get koni to make a coil over kit for te c30?

[Mattphi]

Has anyone purchased / installed these? How do you like them?

JVC, on 25 January 2012 - 04:31 AM, said:

LOL WUT?!

Wat? I still have shocks in the rear. Without them I would just be bouncing all over the road everytime I hit a bump.

[TyConn]

I got a set, putting then in with ipds in a week or so

[JVC]

Mattphi, on 07 February 2012 - 03:33 PM, said:

Has anyone purchased / installed these? How do you like them?


Wat? I still have shocks in the rear. Without them I would just be bouncing all over the road everytime I hit a bump.

I coulda sworn you had Koni yellows in the back... Which is why I lol wuted...

[BtownVolvo]

JVC, on 08 February 2012 - 03:51 AM, said:

I coulda sworn you had Koni yellows in the back... Which is why I lol wuted...

He had some years ago, but sold them before they even got installed. Only had Koni yellows up front for the DIY coilovers.

[RZT5]

Tyler, post up your thoughts on these once you get them on. I've very close to purchasing a set.

[ARD - Lucky]

From my experience these are likely the best shocks on the market for the price. Great peformance and comensurate pricing!

Thanks for brining them in Frank!

[Frank Derks]

JN2k108, on 26 January 2012 - 01:16 AM, said:

Any way you can get koni to make a coil over kit for te c30?

If there is enough interest I am sure we can get Koni to make them for the C30/S40/V50 models!

ARD - Lucky, on 08 February 2012 - 05:40 AM, said:

From my experience these are likely the best shocks on the market for the price. Great peformance and comensurate pricing!

Thanks for brining them in Frank!

Thanks Lucky! For the price you can't go wrong as they are basically Koni Sports set at the softest setting and not adjustable. When I had my 850R that is what I ran my Koni Sports at and never adjusted them.

[Pops Racer]

My FSDs need replacing, I was gonna go back to Sachs. Eibachs already in, soooo...waiting on feedback

By the way, not overly impressed with the FSDs

[Bah]

Looking forward to people receiving these and installing so i can see the reviews and make the comparison;

Koni FSDS or Yellows or STR.T

Obviously Yellows gives you the adjustable, but if these are comparable to the FSD setup, the savings would be worthwhile.

[Frank Derks]

Pops Racer, on 15 February 2012 - 01:53 AM, said:

My FSDs need replacing, I was gonna go back to Sachs. Eibachs already in, soooo...waiting on feedback

By the way, not overly impressed with the FSDs

Why did you not like the FSD's? They are the most popular Koni shocks that we sell and most people that give us feedback on them really like the sportly ride and handling. If you are more into how the car handle and don't care that much about ride comfort then I would recommmend the Koni Sport or STR.T.

[T.Q.]

TyConn, on 08 February 2012 - 12:51 AM, said:

I got a set, putting then in with ipds in a week or so

Would like to see your setup once they're installed. I've got IPD springs and may go this route.

[Pops Racer]

Frank Derks, on 15 February 2012 - 04:33 AM, said:

Why did you not like the FSD's? They are the most popular Koni shocks that we sell and most people that give us feedback on them really like the sportly ride and handling. If you are more into how the car handle and don't care that much about ride comfort then I would recommmend the Koni Sport or STR.T.

They were fine, here in CT if I hit a pothole they seemed to bang, like the valve was slamming shut or something. They are about 100k on em now, they are rusty and I bet Ive got some holes in the cylinders. I prefer something a bit cushier I guess. I should look into more of a touring type damper I suppose. Maybe I should just get a Buick and call it a day...

And I'm not into dropping another 6-700 on shocks.

[JN2k108]

Frank Derks, on 09 February 2012 - 01:50 AM, said:

If there is enough interest I am sure we can get Koni to make them for the C30/S40/V50 models!



Thanks Lucky! For the price you can't go wrong as they are basically Koni Sports set at the softest setting and not adjustable. When I had my 850R that is what I ran my Koni Sports at and never adjusted them.

How much is enough interest?

[Jardim]

Boobs.

Present KONI with boobs and they will be interested.

Or you can just round up some C30/S40/V50 guys to send emails...