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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 11:51 AM
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Hello.
I've searched answer for this, but couldn't find. Sorry, if its out there.

I just installed Bilstein B6 shocks, but now at highspeed the ride is wobbly, I don't like it.

Is there a way to stiff the ride remaining the OEM height? Finland roads are not the best (speedbumps everywhere) and with huge amount of snow, I need the OEM height.

If I understand correctly, the 2012 ISF has better springs, can I fit those with my 2008 model? If someone could give some advice how to improve ride quality remaining original ground clearance or with minimal lowering...

Thank you!

-Timo
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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 07:08 PM
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Can you explain wobbly better? The 2008 and 2012 springs are essentially the same rate. The big change was the shocks, but that meant new springs diameter and that means they don’t interchange.
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Old Sep 20, 2020 | 10:59 PM
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Ride is more bouncing, highspeeds I dont feel planted, car feels wobbly.
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Old Sep 21, 2020 | 07:30 PM
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That’s bad news to me. I think you’re the first to be disappointed by the B6 meaning, most say it’s better than stock.

Many report the swift springs a a good match for b6 but I’m skeptical they would be softer than OEM.
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Old Sep 21, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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Thats the reason I went for B6, because everyone liked it. Slower speeds, yes its not so harsh, but in faster speeds its almost scary. I have the USRS from RR and swaybar in rear.
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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At what speeds does the bounce or wobble start? I have b6 shocks and front Tien springs, ride is much improved and stable at all speeds. 2010 ISF
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 12:16 PM
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When I go over 60mph on a twisty road, it doesnt feel so stable. It felt more planted at higher speeds before Bilsteins, not as jumpy. I'm sorry, I'm not very good at explaining in English.
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 05:37 PM
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I would consider a problem with the install. A loose connection, or improperly torqued wheel.
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