Koni FSD first impressions E450
Short drive today 40 miles speeds up to 70 MPH. Tires should have heated well with temps pushing 90 degrees. 24' 11,300 lb E450 class C. Compared with stock Ford shocks. 1. Ride is very good. ...
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Another short drive in motorhome today.
1. Big deal here vs. Ford shocks is control. The level of control seems perfect. Less spring oscillations and the resulting floaty floppy ride.
2. Because damping control is better, to me handling seems better. Because the rig tracks though corners without as much bobbing, it feels better connected to road. To me it gives more confident cornering, although this input may be interpreted differently by each driver. I think by result some of the roll steer of the chassis is minimized.
3. Ride-Still of the opinion ride is good. How much better than the Ford shocks is within my noise level at this time. It may be a bit better than Ford shocks. I have no thought it is worse.
Three best handling upgrades (no particular order)
1. Roadmaster anti roll bars front and rear.
2. Tire pressure adjusted by weight in front tires.
3. Koni FSD shocks
1. Big deal here vs. Ford shocks is control. The level of control seems perfect. Less spring oscillations and the resulting floaty floppy ride.
2. Because damping control is better, to me handling seems better. Because the rig tracks though corners without as much bobbing, it feels better connected to road. To me it gives more confident cornering, although this input may be interpreted differently by each driver. I think by result some of the roll steer of the chassis is minimized.
3. Ride-Still of the opinion ride is good. How much better than the Ford shocks is within my noise level at this time. It may be a bit better than Ford shocks. I have no thought it is worse.
Three best handling upgrades (no particular order)
1. Roadmaster anti roll bars front and rear.
2. Tire pressure adjusted by weight in front tires.
3. Koni FSD shocks
