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bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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11/01/2009 14:28
11/01/2009 14:28
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jonone
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i have got bilstiens with std springs lower and upper strutbraces 22mm rear arb camber bolts,i was thinking this would give the best compromise,thinking of speed bumps because of the lower brace and ride,i am thinking i might like less roll.has any one tried both whats peoples opinions?
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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11/01/2009 15:25
11/01/2009 15:25
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Benny
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I run bilsteins with standard springs mainly because of speed bumps where i live and i want a little confort I find it a good comprimise without lowering the car, Ben
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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12/01/2009 22:48
12/01/2009 22:48
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GraemeC
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Jonone, I have practically the same set up as you, but with a 24mm rear arb and Eibach springs - I dont find speed bumps too much of a problem
The ones which go all the way across the road are fine at low speeds, but where there seem to be three across the road in the coupe I have to drive with my wheels across two of them, whereas in the gf's Golf I would just drive with the wheels either side of the bump
My car is my daily driver, so the ride quality is not too compromised and the handling is fantastic
It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise burial rates and blame it on the cost of living
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
[Re: GraemeC]
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14/01/2009 13:30
14/01/2009 13:30
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jonone
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jonone
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i have a front mount so the dreaded low boost pipe,i am able to go over most speed bumps with my wheels either side so i am happy with the height,i think i would feel more comfortable with a bit less roll,do people find it understeers more in the wet with lowering springs?i think i might try a cglock as i am on std seats and that might help feel less rolly,does any one think a front arb would help or just go for eibachs?
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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#747860
15/01/2009 09:34
15/01/2009 09:34
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GraemeC
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Hyperlink is probably spot on with the biggest problem - I had to add some tarmac 'ramps' to my house to get the coupe up the drive!
It is hard to understand how a cemetery can raise burial rates and blame it on the cost of living
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
[Re: GraemeC]
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15/01/2009 10:14
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Marco20valveT
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im a massive fan of Eibachs!!!
and from what every one is saying bilstiens with eibachs is the best choice!!
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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15/01/2009 13:37
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Marco20valveT
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thats a great write up!!!
he doesnt test out Koni!?!?
any feed back on them?
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
[Re: Hyperlink]
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16/01/2009 09:31
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steaven
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Which type do you have? (B6 or B8) In the oficila Bilstein site i found only B6 for Fiat Coupe 20VT. I have lower springs, i think better is B8
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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16/01/2009 15:08
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steaven
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But B6 is for standard springs. For lower springs is better modified shocks. OK and what do you think above http://www.lowtec.eu/coilover.html ?
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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#749200
16/01/2009 19:26
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Per
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I actually phoned Bilstein and asked. B6 has a wider range to cope with lower springs. That's a quote for all it's worth.. Anybody with Eibach springs can vouch for that, the car is soooo much comfier with Bilsteins it speaks for itself.
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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18/01/2009 12:15
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madchester16
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Can just ask a quesion to everyone about front shocks, as it's been a while since I've worked on suspension on any car. Do the Bilstein front shocks come already inside a new shock mount (as shown in the photo on the balancemotorsport website for the group buy http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/sitepage/Bilstein.html Or do you have to remove your old shocks from the mount on the car and re-use it? Thanks, Lee
Last edited by Theresa; 14/06/2013 00:04. Reason: Updated the link.
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
[Re: Jimbo]
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18/01/2009 13:07
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jonone
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jonone
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So apart from the odd ramp and speed bump there are no negative effects from the eibachs?do people think the eibach front arb makes a big difference?
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
[Re: Jimbo]
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18/01/2009 16:24
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madchester16
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Its a complete front unit Thanks Jimbo. I'll be investing in a set of Bilsteins soon. Looking forward to a comfier less crashy ride!
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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#750432
18/01/2009 20:30
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Hyperlink
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So apart from the odd ramp and speed bump there are no negative effects from the eibachs?do people think the eibach front arb makes a big difference? I think that the rear ARM is supposed to make more difference hadling wise.
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Re: bilstiens with std springs or eibachs
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#750482
18/01/2009 21:45
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MCMike
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The ARB keeps the front very level indeed, the car seems to corner almost flat.
1972 Triumph Stag 1984 Alfasud TI 1999 Fiat Coupe Turbo LE 2005 350Z
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