KONI Special Active
No buttons. No gimmicks. No compromise.
Special Active is KONI's intelligent damper upgrade for street-driven cars. It delivers premium ride comfort without giving up handling, using KONI's Active FSD technology to adapt to the road in real time.
Patented FSD technology
Smooths out bumps and rough roads, then firms up during cornering and body roll.
Adjusts to the terrain automatically
Reacts to road inputs in fractions of a second, responding to both the surface and your driving style.
Twin-tube construction
Inner and outer cylinders manage oil flow for consistent, controlled damping that isolates the body from road imperfections.
OEM quality fitment
The same Active FSD technology carmakers fit at the factory, engineered for a wide range of vehicles.
Manufactured in Europe
Built by KONI in Europe.
Individual or as a kit
Buy single shocks, or a specifically engineered kit matched to OEM or performance lowering springs.
How KONI FSD works
Suspension has always been a balance: soft for a smooth ride, firm for precise handling. KONI's patented Frequency Selective Damping removes that compromise.
A second, parallel oil path
In a standard shock absorber, the main damping forces come from oil flowing through the piston assembly. A KONI FSD shock keeps those baseline damping characteristics, and adds an FSD valve that controls a parallel oil flow path inside the shock. That lets FSD react instantly, constantly optimising damping whatever the terrain.
It reads the frequency of every input
FSD automatically tells the difference between slow body movements and fast road impacts, and responds to each differently. Because it works through a purely mechanical valve, the response is immediate and seamless at any speed.
| Input | Examples | FSD response |
|---|---|---|
| Low frequency | Slow body movements: cornering, braking, accelerating | Firmer damping to support vehicle stability |
| High frequency | Fast road impacts: rough surfaces, sharp bumps | Softens instantly to absorb harshness from the road |
Standard shock vs KONI Special Active
| Standard shock absorber | KONI Special Active (FSD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Damping path | Oil flow through the piston assembly | Piston assembly plus a parallel path controlled by the FSD valve |
| Comfort vs control | A trade-off: soft for ride, firm for handling | Firm for body movement, soft for road impacts |
| How it adapts | – | Automatically, in fractions of a second |
| Electronics | – | None. No cables, sensors or electronic devices |
Fully mechanical, tuned per vehicle
- Integrated into the hydraulic valve system. FSD needs no extra cables, sensors or electronics, which KONI calls one of the simplest and most economical ways to significantly improve ride and handling.
- Tunable for any vehicle. KONI engineers tune the valve and damping characteristics for each application.
- Twin-tube design. Combined with the FSD valve, it gives precise rebound control, better stability and a smooth, refined ride.
- Proven at the factory. Active FSD is fitted at the factory to over 10 million vehicles worldwide, and KONI has delivered over 70 million FSD valves.
Twin-tube construction
Inner and outer cylinders work together to manage oil flow.
Comfort and control together
A composed, confident ride that stays comfortable, even when the driving gets spirited.
Trusted OEM technology
Carmakers choose KONI FSD for factory fitment.
Images and copy: koni.com Special Active.
Single shocks, axle pairs or a full kit
KONI describes Special Active as its highest-performing damper for drivers who want a no-compromise balance of performance and comfort in a street-driven car.
| Option | What you get |
|---|---|
| Single shock | Sold individually. You need 2 per axle. |
| Front & rear set | 4 shocks, front and rear, for the one vehicle. |
| KONI kit | A specifically engineered kit matched to OEM or performance lowering springs. |
Find Special Active for your car
Special Active fits the factory mounting points. Search by make and model to see the shocks and sets listed for your vehicle, or ask our team to check fitment for you.
Special Active questions
Do I need to adjust Special Active shocks?
Does it need wiring or electronics?
How does it tell a bump from a corner?
Can I use it with lowering springs?
Are the shocks sold individually?
Is it a twin-tube or monotube shock?
Is FSD proven technology?
What warranty does it carry?
The original purchaser, on stock sourced through KONI Australia.
Racing or competition use, and modified vehicles.
Within 30 days of the failure, with proof of purchase. Full conditions
This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.
Ride comfort and handling, without the trade-off
KONI Special Active brings factory-proven FSD technology to your car. Find the shocks or set for your vehicle today.