Upgrading Shocks from 2010 (Bilstein or 2013 OE)
#31
If selected for testing by Bilstein the following would occur
Installation confirmation and tuning of dynamic characteristics (damping/valving).
Vehicle usage would encompass approximately 200 miles of on-road evaluation within a week’s period of time.Vehicle owner is required to deliver vehicle to the Bilstein Aftermarket headquarters in Poway, CA, and make arrangements for alternative transportation during the time of product installation and tuning.
In exchange for use of subject vehicle, vehicle owner will receive, at no charge, one set of shock absorbers (front & rear) installed on his/her vehicle, four wheel alignment and a full tank of fuel. thyssenkrupp Bilstein offers a full “Garage Keeper’s Endorsement” providing vehicle owner insurance.
I will set up a separate post just on this to get as much exposure as possible not just ISF community but the RCF and GSF communities as well. The bigger the demand the more likelihood that they would be willing to create a B8 for all three vehicles. So to anyone out in Southern California and would be willing to do this. Let me know guys I think we can pull this off we just need to show Bilstein there's a big enough demand for it.
Thanks
David
Last edited by Weapon F; 07-07-17 at 01:19 PM.
#33
Yes sir you are 100% right all we need is just one to show up. I've already posted on the RCF and GSF forum's as well if I can gather one of each car and set an appointment up with Bilstein corporate to have all three come over I think that we can show them that there is a market for the B8 out there for the Lexus F model of cars. I can understand not making it just for the ISF a few years back but now with the RCF the GSF the LC 500 out now the F line is not going anywhere, that Lexus has now truly committed to a sport variants of their cars. That they're missing out on a whole segment of vehicles.
#35
Something like the PSS10's would be a great alternative to BC coilovers totally, especially at the price point that they offer them in.
Last edited by Weapon F; 07-07-17 at 03:00 PM.
#36
Pole Position
I'll be watching this thread to see if this comes to fruition!
****..... if I was out there I would volunteer and get me a free set gratis
****..... if I was out there I would volunteer and get me a free set gratis
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My B6s have arrived.
As can be seen the height of the shocks and position of the spring perches are same as the OE 2008 shocks. Left is a front shock, right is a rear shock. Looks like a simple swap of springs and mounts across to the Billys
#38
Nice!!! Let's us know how you like ride compared to factory setup.
#39
Going try my hardest would luv to make this happen. I have RCF owner that's interested. Going to start new thread, and see if I can get some more volunteers. Crossing my fingers.
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#40
If I was in SoCal then I'd be down to lend them my ride. I wonder what a set of swift springs paired with B8's would feel like?
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I would stick with the Sachs
#43
if your not looking to lower your car I would replace oem Sachs with Blisten B6's they well give what your looking for.
#44
Lexus Test Driver
So many others are crazy for coilover but for street they are really over kill and for a regular driver it is a lot of money to get a well made set, have them installed, and have the car corner balanced. And then there is the maintenance...
The B8 really isn't necessary unless you are really going to put aggressive lowering springs on the car, but then I think those that want a really low car are going threaded body coilover anyway. It makes the B8 market for ISF small for Bilstein. I'm guessing it was a business decision at Bilstein to just make the B6 as many cars are now of the age to just have the stock shocks replaced with a OEM like replacement.
It is my understanding the B6 and B8 have the same valving and performance profile and just very in piston length to maintain an "optimal" working position for the corresponding spring height.
Last edited by UCrazyKid; 07-10-17 at 08:44 AM.
#45
At this rate it's almost worth trying the Tokico's that are offered with adjustable dampening considering how cheap they are.