heroszeros
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I'm thinking to replace the shocks all around and noticed a huge difference in price between the KYB's and Bilstein shocks. Does anybody have experiences (positive/negative) with either brands?
Bilstein vs KYB shocks
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The Bilstein HD is the perfect shock for our coupes, you won't be disappointed.
JohnHein
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What should you reasonably expect to pay for the Bilsteins and where/who is the best supply in US?
jmackro
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I have had negative experience with KYB Gas-A-just shocks.
Koni has been my preferred brand. Whether you buy Bilstein or Koni, do a Google search, visit a few websites, and do some comparison shopping. I bought Konis from ajusa.com a few years back, but don't guarantee they are the cheapest or best source. Shop around!
Koni has been my preferred brand. Whether you buy Bilstein or Koni, do a Google search, visit a few websites, and do some comparison shopping. I bought Konis from ajusa.com a few years back, but don't guarantee they are the cheapest or best source. Shop around!
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I just googled them and they go for around $135 each for the front and $110 for the rear. I would call Carl Nelson or Mesa Performance.
I put KYBs on my coupe as an interim fix to some frozen rock-solid OEMs. Got rid of them 300 mi later and put on Bilsteins. I'll never go back.
blumax
(deceased)
Shocks--Bilstein vs KYB
If you can--by Bilstein HD's--you will be pleased with the ride.
Many have said KYB = Kills Your Butt
If you can--by Bilstein HD's--you will be pleased with the ride.
Many have said KYB = Kills Your Butt
heroszeros
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wow that's awesome advice - the car is riding a bit..err.. like it has a solid rear suspension right now. bilsteins it is then..
btw, i googled around and found this place selling them quite reasonably compared to others..
http://performance.importrp.com/bilstein/bilstein_shocks_heavy_duty/f4b460813h0/i-223014.aspx
btw, i googled around and found this place selling them quite reasonably compared to others..
http://performance.importrp.com/bilstein/bilstein_shocks_heavy_duty/f4b460813h0/i-223014.aspx
larkinca
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I have used Mesa Performance for advice and parts for 15 years - they are an excellent vendor, knowledgeable, and completely honest!
http://www.mesaperformance.com/
http://www.mesaperformance.com/
bmw art car
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i have koni
in my car... never drove it much , but they feel ok
in my car... never drove it much , but they feel ok
audiomagnate
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I have Bilstein HDs on my 2000CS along with TiSA sway bars and it is a VERY firm setup compared to stock (?) Boges I replaced. Night and day actually. A little too stiff IMO for extended interstate cruising but a real blast in the curves.
blumax
(deceased)
Bilstein Shocks
In the current (March) issue of Roundel Magazine-- Mike Miller, Editor of TECH TALK discusses among a number of BMW tech topics--the relative merits of Bilstein vs Koni shocks on page(s) 103-104.
Based on my ownership of BMW's for almost 40 years I consider Mike to be one of the better authorities on BMW technical questions in the USA--including early to late models. He is Mr. Consistency and many BMWCCA member-owners have commented that his 3-5 pages of TT is their first and favorite section of Roundel that they read.
If you are not a member of BMWCCA I highly recommend same to all North American members of this board. This comes in spite of the frequent negative input from a former prolific poster on this site.
In case you want a sponsor to your BMWCCA membership just call 800-878-9292 and say---Murray Fowler #88131 sent me--it's a little money well spent and membership carries a number of benefits.
In the current (March) issue of Roundel Magazine-- Mike Miller, Editor of TECH TALK discusses among a number of BMW tech topics--the relative merits of Bilstein vs Koni shocks on page(s) 103-104.
Based on my ownership of BMW's for almost 40 years I consider Mike to be one of the better authorities on BMW technical questions in the USA--including early to late models. He is Mr. Consistency and many BMWCCA member-owners have commented that his 3-5 pages of TT is their first and favorite section of Roundel that they read.
If you are not a member of BMWCCA I highly recommend same to all North American members of this board. This comes in spite of the frequent negative input from a former prolific poster on this site.
In case you want a sponsor to your BMWCCA membership just call 800-878-9292 and say---Murray Fowler #88131 sent me--it's a little money well spent and membership carries a number of benefits.
blumax
(deceased)
PS to Bilsteins on the BLUMAX
Just checked BLUMAX service file. In 1995 at 299,000 miles I had Bilstein HD shocks installed on the BLUMAX--now at 414,000 they remain as new in feel and performance. Were vigorously tested yesterday on the way to and from Coffee 'n Cars--about 15 miles each way.
Guess I'll keep them!!
Just checked BLUMAX service file. In 1995 at 299,000 miles I had Bilstein HD shocks installed on the BLUMAX--now at 414,000 they remain as new in feel and performance. Were vigorously tested yesterday on the way to and from Coffee 'n Cars--about 15 miles each way.
Guess I'll keep them!!