02RedWS6RamAir

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So I've heard good things about Bilsteins. Anyway, I picked up a set for my 02 SS. I haven't had chance to get them put in yet. If you guy's have a set what are your thoughts on them? I'm not really looking to do any road racing, just want a bit better handling.

Thanks in advance!

BrntWS6

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I have the revalves from Strano since 2008, no complaints. I don't race or DD the car, just wanted a firmer ride like you so I opted not to get the Koni's.

libertyforall1776

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I went with Koni Sport SAs on my SS, and Bilsteins on my RS...

Definitely the right choices for me -- Bilsteins are improvements over the stockers, but you get much more out of the Konis with adjustability which is really nice.

02RedWS6RamAir

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That pretty much sounds like what I was thinking.

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Sounds fair, just can't wait to get them on!

The Guz

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Bilsteins are great with stock springs. Put them on my dad's 02 Z28 and the ride is great over the stock decarbons.

ChrisRZ28

I also run revalved Bilsteins. Have been for about 6 or 7 years now and no problems. Would like to make the switch to Konis at some point in the future however. I also have Strano springs and sway bars.

2002 blue z28

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Is there a difference between the SLP Bilsteins and the Bilstein HD's?

Atrus_SS

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Supposedly nowadays, no.

The HD's have a lifetime warranty, the SLP's a 1 year. The SLP's are cheaper though. I just ordered some through coloradospeed for $400 shipped.

Midnight02

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The Bilsteins are a nice upgrade from the stock Decarbons and mate well with stock springs. I went with the Bilsteins all around and have been very pleased with them both on the street and on the track. While I still view them as the 2nd best option, behind the Konis, they are a nice cost-friendly alternative if you're on a budget.

If you're using aftermarket lowering springs, you might find the adjustibility of the Konis to be a nice feature.

LS1again

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I just put on some Bilstein HD's paired with BMR springs and I have no complaints. Large improvement over the Eibach Sportline/stock shocks that were on the car when I bought it last year! The ride is nowhere near as jarring as it was, and it handles nicely. Perfect daily driver combo IMHO, especially for the price.

Atrus_SS

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I've put about 20 miles on my front Bilsteins, just got the rears on yesterday but didn't drive it yet.

I am running cut stock springs. The Bilsteins have kept a firm ride, but it's not nearly as harsh or jarring. It's firm, but it's smooth. So far, I am VERY happy with the ride quality. Can't wait to really get it out of the garage and put it through it's paces to get a good opinion of them.