Shocks and springs for 2016 CX-5 AWD -- thoughts?
 

At 100Kmi (next year), I'll be considering replacing the shocks on my 2016.5 CX-5 GT AWD. Will do springs at the same time.

Goal is to refresh the suspension, tighten up the handling a little, retain good ride quality, and to lower it only a small amount. Leaning toward the Koni Sport (yellow) shocks paired with H&R Sport springs. Both the Koni-NA and H&R websites list the fitment as supported.

My question is: Any reasons why these shouldn't work just fine on the CX-5 AWD?

1. Shocks --
Koni Sport (yellow), front left -- #8741 1579LSpor (front left)
Koni Sport (yellow), front left -- #8741 1579LSpor
Koni Sport (yellow), front right -- #8741 1579RSpor
Koni Sport (yellow), rears (2ea) -- #8040 1424Sport

2. Springs --
H&R Sport springs -- #28875-1 (kit); front lowering 1.25"; rear lowering 1.75"

Performance aftermarket suspension parts...a mistake often read on forums many do is assume that because one manufactures parts will fit that they can be match to another's as a set replacement. The springs are progressive and as such my suggestion is to contact H&R and ask them about your pairing. I would then contact KONI and tell them that you will be lowering your vehicle which also changes the normal operation of the intended dampener. Dampeners have a specific operating rates for compressing the fluid or gas. Most are specifically designed for OEM suspension specifications. Lowering changes some aspects of how a dampener will operate.

Aware of those things. Was asking if anybody had done these on the CX-5.

Hadn't yet contacted H&R on the pairing. With the Konis (experienced on a couple other fitments), I've been through slight lowering and stiffening combined with the Koni Sport (yellow) shocks. Am not too concerned about the Konis' ability to handle a minor change. Though, as you suggest, it's probably worth verifying with both.