bilstein shocks/struts
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RE: bilstein shocks/struts
I have them but did not install them yet, hopefuy in a few more weeks. Quality looks to be top knotch as expected. I spoke with Bilstein engineering and liked what I was told.
However, they can only be used for cars of stock ride height or those lowered no more than 1" max as these are the HD versions, not the sports.
The sports are not out yet. I was told by bilstein and others to expect a ride stiffness on the same order as a E36 M3 when combined with the H&R sport springs.
However, they can only be used for cars of stock ride height or those lowered no more than 1" max as these are the HD versions, not the sports.
The sports are not out yet. I was told by bilstein and others to expect a ride stiffness on the same order as a E36 M3 when combined with the H&R sport springs.
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From: CA
RE: bilstein shocks/struts
I have them with H&R race springs and they're doing well. If 3 people call Bilstein they will all get different answers. First they told me they were only for stock ride height. Then they said 1-1.5 inch drop is acceptable. Then when I told them I was using H&R race springs with them and that they came together in a kit from Maximum Motorsports they said - "Maximum Motorsports does extensive track testing and probably knows more about our product then we do. Go with what they say."
like I said - no complaints so far
like I said - no complaints so far
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Tri Cities, TN
RE: bilstein shocks/struts
ORIGINAL: RodeoFlyer
I have them with H&R race springs and they're doing well. If 3 people call Bilstein they will all get different answers. First they told me they were only for stock ride height. Then they said 1-1.5 inch drop is acceptable. Then when I told them I was using H&R race springs with them and that they came together in a kit from Maximum Motorsports they said - "Maximum Motorsports does extensive track testing and probably knows more about our product then we do. Go with what they say."
like I said - no complaints so far
I have them with H&R race springs and they're doing well. If 3 people call Bilstein they will all get different answers. First they told me they were only for stock ride height. Then they said 1-1.5 inch drop is acceptable. Then when I told them I was using H&R race springs with them and that they came together in a kit from Maximum Motorsports they said - "Maximum Motorsports does extensive track testing and probably knows more about our product then we do. Go with what they say."
like I said - no complaints so far
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,700
From: CA
RE: bilstein shocks/struts
yep, like I said you get different answers from them. I have literally spoken with 2 different tech guys at Bilstein and 3 at Maximum. At this point all I can say is that they are working well on my car.
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