Koni Orange vs. OEM V6 Shocks - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

JohnZ · 03-25-2015, 12:54 AM

Hi All,

First, there seems to be a lot of variance when it comes to the mileage for replacing shocks. Most resources online are also trying to sell shocks, so its hard to know how realistic they are being. When are you guys replacing your shocks?

Secondly, for those who have some experience. Would the Koni Orange shocks be a big improvement over buying another set of OEM shocks?

I have the v6 camaro btw

Thanks Guys!

JohnZ · 03-25-2015, 01:01 AM

Also, I don't auto-cross or go to the track. I occasionally enjoy spirited drives through the canyon, but that is about it.

Destructo09 · 03-25-2015, 12:03 PM

OEM struts are cheaper and the Koni will make the ride a bit stiffer, so if you don't track/autocross you might be better off sticking with new OEM parts.

BMR Sales · 03-25-2015, 02:48 PM

Remember Shocks & Struts don't last forever - a lot of that depends on the quality of the Shock & how you drive. A General Rule would be 50,000 - 60,000 Miles, but I have seen Cheap Shocks go bad in a month

JohnZ · 03-25-2015, 06:19 PM

@BMR - How would you compare the OEM shocks on a v6 to the Koni Orange shocks?

Destructo09 · 03-25-2015, 09:47 PM

I'm not sure I can recommend Koni oranges at this point, my brother and myself both have issues with clearance now. There is some slight difference between Koni oranges and OEM struts. The issue is with clearance to the spring perch, not the tube.

At this point, I would just go with OEM, because there really isn't anything else out there right now until Koni figures out what they did wrong.

Irace16 · 03-25-2015, 09:55 PM

What kind of clearance issues are you having? I m seriously considering koni oranges

Irace16 · 03-25-2015, 10:01 PM

Never mind , saw your other thread

Destructo09 · 03-25-2015, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Irace16

Never mind , saw your other thread

Yep, check it out, probably ok if you're running 245s up front, but otherwise you'll need to be careful. Even my 245s started rubbing the rubber nipple from the spring isolator though. If that was it I wouldn't be very concerned.

JohnZ · 03-26-2015, 02:36 AM

Thank you for the input, I saw your thread. OEMs are looking good right now.

DP Valentino · 03-31-2015, 12:26 AM

I would recommend going to FE4 SS Struts all around or getting 1LE Struts all around with lowering springs. I have FE4 SS Struts with Hotchkis Lowering Springs all around. The ride is a little more firmer on the streets, but will handle the ride through the mountain canyons.

03-25-2015, 12:54 AM	#1
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Koni Orange vs. OEM V6 Shocks Hi All, First, there seems to be a lot of variance when it comes to the mileage for replacing shocks. Most resources online are also trying to sell shocks, so its hard to know how realistic they are being. When are you guys replacing your shocks? Secondly, for those who have some experience. Would the Koni Orange shocks be a big improvement over buying another set of OEM shocks? I have the v6 camaro btw Thanks Guys! __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

03-25-2015, 01:01 AM	#2
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Also, I don't auto-cross or go to the track. I occasionally enjoy spirited drives through the canyon, but that is about it. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

03-25-2015, 12:03 PM	#3
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	OEM struts are cheaper and the Koni will make the ride a bit stiffer, so if you don't track/autocross you might be better off sticking with new OEM parts. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

03-25-2015, 06:19 PM	#5
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	@BMR - How would you compare the OEM shocks on a v6 to the Koni Orange shocks? __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

03-25-2015, 09:47 PM	#6
Destructo09 Drives: 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Raleigh-Durham Posts: 1,409	I'm not sure I can recommend Koni oranges at this point, my brother and myself both have issues with clearance now. There is some slight difference between Koni oranges and OEM struts. The issue is with clearance to the spring perch, not the tube. At this point, I would just go with OEM, because there really isn't anything else out there right now until Koni figures out what they did wrong. __________________ 2010 2SS BMR 1" Springs Koni Orange struts/shocks 1LE rear sway bar SRP Racing Pedals Hurst Billet short shifter Square tire/wheel setup Elite Engineering Catch Can Stainless Power longtubes/highflow cats K&N Typhoon CAI RPM Motorsports of Garner, NC dyno tune (421 RWHP)

03-25-2015, 02:48 PM	#4
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Remember Shocks & Struts don't last forever - a lot of that depends on the quality of the Shock & how you drive. A General Rule would be 50,000 - 60,000 Miles, but I have seen Cheap Shocks go bad in a month

03-25-2015, 09:55 PM	#7
Irace16 Drives: 2010 1SS RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 521	What kind of clearance issues are you having? I m seriously considering koni oranges __________________ Vararam intake, gmpp exhaust, borla stainless long tubes, cat less, jannetty tune, bmr lowering springs, heritage grill , smoked lenses

03-25-2015, 10:01 PM	#8
Irace16 Drives: 2010 1SS RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Appleton, Wisconsin Posts: 521	Never mind , saw your other thread __________________ Vararam intake, gmpp exhaust, borla stainless long tubes, cat less, jannetty tune, bmr lowering springs, heritage grill , smoked lenses

03-26-2015, 02:36 AM	#10
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 439	Thank you for the input, I saw your thread. OEMs are looking good right now. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

03-31-2015, 12:26 AM	#11
DP Valentino Drives: 2010 CGM Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 510	I would recommend going to FE4 SS Struts all around or getting 1LE Struts all around with lowering springs. I have FE4 SS Struts with Hotchkis Lowering Springs all around. The ride is a little more firmer on the streets, but will handle the ride through the mountain canyons. __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro CGM LS - Performance Mods: "Everything I can get bolt-on wise to make it run good!" Exterior Mods: "Everything I can get to make it look good!" Interior Mods: "Everything I can get to make it look good!"