Bilsteins

[Yoda]

  M6 XR6T said:

Have them with Lovell springs. Excellent ride and handling characteristics.

Far better  than Koni's imo.

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Do you know what the spring rates or percentage increase is over standard for the Llovels?

[mickq]

Last time I checked (and it was a while ago!) Bilstein's Asia-Pacific HQ was in Melbourne, and it was there that they custom make shocks for rally cars, race cars etc etc in this part of the world.

A mate of mine quite a few years ago went there with his old Celica. And they custom made a set of shocks for him - the same guys that do their race car shocks.

The result was absolutely amazing. He could take 90 degree corners at around 90kmh and the car stayed completely flat. I remember well as I was carrying two large coke slurpees at the time, and expected them to spray all over the car...and they barely moved.

very impressive shocks. I cant imagine how good they would be in a T.

PS, if you go for very hard ones, ask whether the shock mounts need reinforcing. I know in some old cars good shocks work great - until one punches through the bonnet after the mount fails! Probably not so relevant with the T.

[Goobz]

Bilsteins are definately one of the best out there, but I have been told they need to be rebuilt a fair bit. Problem is a rebuild costs close to the price of a new shock.

Only what I have heard.

Can anyone confirm???

Chris

[Trough Lolly]

look at whiteline gear also, a very rapidly growing name for high quality gear.

[DBOSS]

Does anybody know were I can get some cheap or cheaper koni or bilsteins from

CYA JEFF

[Yoda]

Just an update for all out there, had the Bilsteins fitted with the standard springs remaining and was very happy with the difference. Although stiffer than the original dampers, they provide much better tyre contact with the road on rough or corrigated surfaces. I would highly recommend them.

[Guest FatBAt]

  Yoda said:

Just an update for all out there, had the Bilsteins fitted with the standard springs remaining and was very happy with the difference. Although stiffer than the original dampers, they provide much better tyre contact with the road on rough or corrigated surfaces. I would highly recommend them.

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Put stiffer springs in and you may not feel the same way. On corregated road mine is a b#$%$.

Albeit on smooth windy road......like to a blanket.

Cheers

PS.

Good choice

[xlnt6]

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Just an update for all out there, had the Bilsteins fitted with the standard springs remaining and was very happy with the difference. Although stiffer than the original dampers, they provide much better tyre contact with the road on rough or corrigated surfaces. I would highly recommend them

I'm looking at using Bilstein as well and spoke to Centreline Suspension @ Thomastown. Are you able to advise who fitted/supplied yours and what the costs were.

Thanks

Robin.

[Yoda]

  xlnt6 said:

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Just an update for all out there, had the Bilsteins fitted with the standard springs remaining and was very happy with the difference. Although stiffer than the original dampers, they provide much better tyre contact with the road on rough or corrigated surfaces. I would highly recommend them

I'm looking at using Bilstein as well and spoke to Centreline Suspension @ Thomastown. Are you able to advise who fitted/supplied yours and what the costs were.

Thanks

Robin.

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Hi Robin, had mine done at Pedders Traralgon. Billies were just over $1K plus fitting. Couple hours labour so $1200 should see you smiling on the road.

[pcxr6t]

  Yoda said:

I am looking to upgrade my shocks and have been told the Bilsteins are good. Just wondering who out there has them (apart from the member I have already spoken to) and what they thought as far as ride quality and handling goes?

Thanks in advance.

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master g has them on his car. ask him and you will get a first hand infor.

cheers

pc