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Cold temperatures and shocks?

It is my assumption that the shock would "stiffen up" in the winter due to the oil in the shock becoming thicker as the temp dropped. Correct? Then I would assume both would do it. Bilstein HD shocks are monotube gas shocks.

Next question, if he's selling you on a gas Koni, it would be Koni Sport yellow I believe (twin tube low pressure gas). The Koni Special red (twin tube hydraulic) isn't a gas shock. Therefore the Koni Sport yellow would be a performance oriented shock much like the Bilstein HD, so I'm not sure I agree with this recommendation on the surface.

If you're looking for comfort as the number one criteria, I wouldn't suggest any Bilstein or Koni option at all. I'd be looking at a much less expensive Sachs/Boge option similar to OEM, but I can't make a specific recommendation as I personally value performance well ahead of comfort on my own car.

However, I do like a firm strut/shock setup on a car with soft springs because I have better control in transitions or high speed maneuvers. My daily driver is a 240 with stock springs but stiff struts/shocks and 14" all seasons. It rides well and absorbs bumps without being floaty. I'd call it soft, but precise.
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