bilstein struts and shocks
10-20-2014, 12:38 AM
#7
Actually according to their site they make both front and rear shocks for our car's, doesnt change the fact that Jm auto sucks, but bilstein does make them apparently. Must be a new thing. Insanely priced at that. Acdelco FE5 struts and shocks are 1/4 the price.
10-20-2014, 01:09 AM
#12
John isn't always the final word on everything like so many of you guys actually believe lol I like to verify things for myself as well. I'm pretty sure this is a new product lineup for bilstein anyway because I also looked last year when I was replacing my springs for bilstein struts and shocks and they were NOT available.
10-20-2014, 02:47 PM
#16
ACDELCO Part # 506683 83.79
ACDELCO Part # 506684 83.79
ACDELCO Part # 560582 47.79 x2 (rear)
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10-20-2014, 09:59 PM
#18
I'd be interested in seeing a review of them, always had high praise of bilstein, I just never really expect much from struts/shocks that are to be considered "OE replacement". There is a noticeable difference from monroe to kyb/sachs to bilstein/koni. I will NEVER buy another monroe product ever again, even the guys at the local mr tire were like, we never recommend monroe products to customers.
10-21-2014, 03:03 PM
#21
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Didn't the V1's lower about 0.5", whereas the V2 and later lower about 1.25"?
10-21-2014, 06:10 PM
#24
I don't think any of the powell springs lower more then an 1" at best, but you would have to consult powell about that. His springs are designed exclusively to be street/track friendly so regardless of which version you get they shouldn't give you any issues with roads. I run CM springs on my car on jersey roads, which are literally mine fields of potholes and unpaved uneven road surface, they are 1" in the front and .5" in the rear on an SS, don't think powell's are any lower. Here's how my car sits on CM, every powell YYZ car ive seen sits higher.
10-25-2014, 09:45 AM
#25
"Do you want Free Shocks?
BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers Aftermarket Development Division is seeking vehicles for the purpose of design/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.
Passenger Cars Needed:
'04-'11 Chevrolet Cobalt including SS model
’10-’11 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible
’10-’11 Chevrolet Camaro V6 coupe/convertible
’09-’12 Mazda RX-8 any trim level
If interested in supplying your Passenger Car, please submit Ride Testing Form. "
Ride Testing Vehicle Submission
I know for a fact the price point is going to keep some people away but if you want to play you have got to pay.
Lead time on the SP struts is approximately 60-90 days the shocks can be found now.
The HD struts are available come Monday 27 October 2014 and the shocks are again the 60-90 day lead time.
The lead times are due Bilstein doing a build as ordered or "special order" from what I have gathered this past week.
BILSTEIN Shock Absorbers Aftermarket Development Division is seeking vehicles for the purpose of design/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.
Passenger Cars Needed:
'04-'11 Chevrolet Cobalt including SS model
’10-’11 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible
’10-’11 Chevrolet Camaro V6 coupe/convertible
’09-’12 Mazda RX-8 any trim level
If interested in supplying your Passenger Car, please submit Ride Testing Form. "
Ride Testing Vehicle Submission
I know for a fact the price point is going to keep some people away but if you want to play you have got to pay.
Lead time on the SP struts is approximately 60-90 days the shocks can be found now.
The HD struts are available come Monday 27 October 2014 and the shocks are again the 60-90 day lead time.
The lead times are due Bilstein doing a build as ordered or "special order" from what I have gathered this past week.