The KONI 8245 1221 is a Special Active series front shock absorber for the 2009-2016 Audi A4 (FWD and quattro) and A5 quattro. It is a red painted, twin-tube, low pressure gas charged shock with FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) technology. The damping adapts automatically to road inputs in real time with no electronics, smoothing out bumps and rough roads while firming up during cornering and body roll. It is sold individually.
Specifications:
- Brand: KONI
- Series: Special Active (8245 series)
- Position: Front
- Type: Shock absorber
- Construction: Twin-tube, low pressure gas charged
- Damping: FSD (Frequency Selective Damping), adapts automatically to road inputs
- Finish: Red paint
- KONI Instruction Sheet: 1027 45 14 88
- Sold as: Each
- Part Number: 8245 1221
Vehicle Applications
- 2009 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2010 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2011 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2012 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2013 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2014 Audi A4 (Base)
- 2015 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige)
- 2016 Audi A4 (Premium, Premium Plus)
- 2009 Audi A4 Quattro (Avant, Base)
- 2010 Audi A4 Quattro (Avant, Base)
- 2011 Audi A4 Quattro (Avant, Base)
- 2012 Audi A4 Quattro (Avant, Base)
- 2013 Audi A4 Quattro (Base)
- 2014 Audi A4 Quattro (Base)
- 2015 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige)
- 2016 Audi A4 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus)
- 2009 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2010 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2011 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2012 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2013 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2014 Audi A5 Quattro (Base)
- 2015 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige)
- 2016 Audi A5 Quattro (Premium, Premium Plus)
Audi A4: FWD and AWD (quattro) models. Audi A5: quattro models.
FAQ
What vehicles does the KONI 8245 1221 fit?
The KONI 8245 1221 is a front shock for the 2009-2016 Audi A4 (FWD and quattro) and A5 quattro.
Does the KONI 8245 1221 need to be adjusted?
No. The 8245 1221 has no buttons or manual adjusters. Its FSD (Frequency Selective Damping) valving reacts to road inputs automatically, with no electronics.
What does FSD do on the KONI 8245 1221?
FSD smooths out bumps and rough roads while firming up during cornering and body roll. The 8245 1221 reacts to road inputs in fractions of a second.
Is the KONI 8245 1221 sold as a pair?
No. The 8245 1221 is sold individually, so order two for both front corners.
