KONI Shock absorber

Learn more about Koni shock absorbers

History of the Dutch company started in 1857 with making horse harness. Production of Koni shock absorbers has begun after the end of World War II, and in 1948 the first twin-tube adjustable shock absorber was patented. The company belongs to ITT corporation since 1972; its subsidiaries are located in more than 35 countries. Company’s products belong to the premium price segment.

Types

• STR.T. You can buy Koni shock absorbers of this line relatively inexpensively, mostly due to absence of the rebound adjustment system. These twin-tube low-pressure gas shocks show high efficiency even when the car is operated at high speed.
• Special. They are recommended for installation on minivans, provide good road-holding ability of the cars. The line includes mono- and twin-tube high-pressure gas shock absorbers which have stepless rebound adjustment or up to three adjustment positions.
• Sport. They are made for extreme driving, provide minimum body roll even when performing sharp manoeuvres. These are gas charged parts which can be both mono- and twin-tube. The shock absorbers are equipped with a rebound adjustment system; adjustment can be performed without demounting the component.
• FSD. These are self-adjusting gas charged twin-tube shock absorbers. They adapt to features of the road surface and provide smooth driving. The parts can be used even on cars which are constantly operated off-road.
• Heavy Track. The series includes adjustable mono- and twin-tube components. They promote good road-holding ability of AWD cars and also of the vehicles with high load capacity.
• Raid. These are twin-tube gas charged components equipped with a system for stepless rebound adjustment and enlarged reservoir for excess of oil appearing when the car is used in extreme conditions. They are suitable for installation even on the cars participating in cross-country rallies.
• Trackday. These gas-charged components have mono-tube design and a system for stiffness adjustment with 8 positions. This allows to create a suspension setup tailored to your driving style.

3 facts about KONI shock absorbers

1. Shock absorbers of the company are found in production cars of some makes as original equipment. And work on creating components for a new model starts right after its launch.
2. The components undergo strict quality control, and the production is certified in compliance with standards ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001.
3. After assembly, every shock absorber undergoes dynamic testing with a computer program which simulates different driving conditions.

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