Bilstein Sport Shocks
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Bilstein Sport Shocks
I just ordered a set of Bilstein Sport shocks for my GS400. I have searched this forum and see that most people who used them have lowering springs. I know bilstein designed them to work with lowering springs, I however plan to use my OEM springs because I am looking for the stiffer ride without losing ground clearance. Will there be any adverse effect by using the OEM springs on these shocks? Thank you in advance.
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The rule of thumb I've always used was:
Mild lowering (0.7-1.2) matched with KYB shocks
Moderate lowering (1.0-1.5) matched with Bilstein HD
Aggressive lowering (1.5-2.0) matched with Bilstein SP
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Bistein makes two shocks for our cars, you are correct. I'm not sure of your goals but if you're going with mild lowering (0.7-1.2 Eibach) the HD might be a better choice. Bilstein SP shocks are better paired with moderate/aggressive lowering (1.0-1.9 inches) and have stronger dampening
The rule of thumb I've always used was:
Mild lowering (0.7-1.2) matched with KYB shocks
Moderate lowering (1.0-1.5) matched with Bilstein HD
Aggressive lowering (1.5-2.0) matched with Bilstein SP
The rule of thumb I've always used was:
Mild lowering (0.7-1.2) matched with KYB shocks
Moderate lowering (1.0-1.5) matched with Bilstein HD
Aggressive lowering (1.5-2.0) matched with Bilstein SP
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I just raised my car back up on OEM springs with Bilstein Sports. Ride is so much better now. Hopefully I won't be going through tires as often now that the camber is back to normal. Highway float is slightly more noticeable, but you don't feel every pebble on the road like before.
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how about this setup? bilstien sports + k sports springs 99 gs300.
how much of a drops you guy think it is? and how the comfort of it?
i'm taking the cheap route at the moment because its a daily for my
dad. I'm planning to put go air probably in a year or so when it get pass
onto my little brother.
how much of a drops you guy think it is? and how the comfort of it?
i'm taking the cheap route at the moment because its a daily for my
dad. I'm planning to put go air probably in a year or so when it get pass
onto my little brother.
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