SLP Bilstein with stock springs
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SLP Bilstein with stock springs
I've checked around in the forums but couldn't come up with a for sure answer.
It seems that the Bilstein HD seem to be the shock / strut of choice since the SLP Bilsteins are a bit softer due to it being revalued for the SLP Eibach springs but was curious to know what might the benefits / consequences be if I used my stock springs with the SLP Bilstein shocks / springs?
Also, is anyone running this setup? If so, could you comment on the ride and handling?
It seems that the Bilstein HD seem to be the shock / strut of choice since the SLP Bilsteins are a bit softer due to it being revalued for the SLP Eibach springs but was curious to know what might the benefits / consequences be if I used my stock springs with the SLP Bilstein shocks / springs?
Also, is anyone running this setup? If so, could you comment on the ride and handling?
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Originally Posted by benoh
I've checked around in the forums but couldn't come up with a for sure answer.
It seems that the Bilstein HD seem to be the shock / strut of choice since the SLP Bilsteins are a bit softer due to it being revalued for the SLP Eibach springs but was curious to know what might the benefits / consequences be if I used my stock springs with the SLP Bilstein shocks / springs?
Also, is anyone running this setup? If so, could you comment on the ride and handling?
It seems that the Bilstein HD seem to be the shock / strut of choice since the SLP Bilsteins are a bit softer due to it being revalued for the SLP Eibach springs but was curious to know what might the benefits / consequences be if I used my stock springs with the SLP Bilstein shocks / springs?
Also, is anyone running this setup? If so, could you comment on the ride and handling?
Before I had the Koni SA's and Strano lowering springs installed, I was using the factory Z28 springs and the new SLP-spec Bilstein HD's. The one difference that I felt from upgrading to the Bilsteins from the factory shocks was that the car felt more comfortable to drive while going over bumps. The bumps felt less pronounced. As for an increase in handling, I don't know. And I still don't know even with the Koni SA/Strano lowering spring combo that I have now. I guess I'm not into the f-body's tight steering feel.
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^ thanks for your information. I was looking for a smoother ride and I hope I will achieve it with the SLP Bilstein shocks.
I found this post from the camaross forum ... just thought I'd post it for others who might have the same question as me.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458372
I found this post from the camaross forum ... just thought I'd post it for others who might have the same question as me.
http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458372