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Re: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?
Posted by Noel [Email] (more from Noel) on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:42:24
In Reply to: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, PGAero
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, Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:53:35
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I think it depends on how firm a ride you want. I've only been in one Bilstein HD car and it was OK, but it was on a smooth road. With the SAS bars your handling will be vastly improved, so the Touring shocks may be OK. On a 9K roll stiffness, not harder shocks is the improvement you really want, IMHO, and the SAS bars will do that.
I have about 2000 miles on a Sachs Sport Chassis kit (essentially the Aero shocks and springs) and SAS bars. The car is very composed and corners quite flat. Ride is firm but not harsh. Bumps like railroad tracks or the expansion joints on bridges are not great, but I'm happy. The bars make the biggest difference.
I think for most driving softer shocks can be better, especially if you have firm springs and bars to control the roll and keep all 4 tires working more equally.
Posts in this Thread:
- Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, PGAero
, Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:53:35- Re: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, Tariq, Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:03:31
- HD's for me as well, Diamond Dave, Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:47:16
- Re: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, Steve 97 9K Aero, Wed, 17 Sep 2008 03:03:32
- Re: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, Simon S, Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:35:38
- Re: Bilstein... HD or non-HDs?, Noel, Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:42:24 <-- Viewing This Message
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