Suspension & Brakes Springs | Shocks | Handling | Rotors

PROKIT & BILSTEIN HD Owners ENTER!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-06-2007, 05:30 AM
  #1  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
my01ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default PROKIT & BILSTEIN HD Owners ENTER!!!

Just wondering about those who have this combo on their car (Prokit and Bilstein HD's) What do you think about the ride quality? any negatives? How does it ride compared to stock...
Old 09-06-2007, 06:36 AM
  #2  
10 Second Club
iTrader: (29)
 
TripleWhite96's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I just put this kit from ws6store on my 96 Ta, I must say I love the stance, not too low, the car handles alittle more agressive and the hide is tad bit stiffer but the car still rides nice and quiet..If i can i'll get some pics up today for you
Old 09-06-2007, 11:15 AM
  #3  
Launching!
 
lunatik's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Madisonville, Ky
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm not sure if you were looking for t/a guys only but my z28 has them both. I bought the car like that so I cant give an honest before and after. It handles like its on rails. That part is great. But, its a little bit of a rough ride for my likes IMO only. Others may like it that way. And I have to travel over many speed bumps and drag a little at times.. but then again i have SFC's. Hopefully i am giving a fair compair using a Z28 instead. im 50/50 on this combo. I drag race more and will be taking this combo out soon and selling it. As a side note I've read on here somewhere that t/a's fare better with this combo than Z's. No leaning to one side ect etc. Hope you find your answer.
Old 09-06-2007, 12:59 PM
  #4  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
michaelg589's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Absecon, NJ
Posts: 1,685
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I think the ride quality is awesome. However I dont think the springs are stiff enough for how much it lowers the car. I really wish I had gone with Stranos springs. The shocks seem great though, much better than stock. Although my front struts were blown when I had them replaced. oops
Old 09-06-2007, 01:23 PM
  #5  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Xsta Z 28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Posts: 12,091
Likes: 0
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts

Default

Rear springs are too soft, bottoms out too frequently for my taste . . . much better springs out there. Contact Sam Strano our sponsor. >>>>>>>>>>>
Old 09-06-2007, 01:39 PM
  #6  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
my01ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

All you people who have responded....these are just the Bilstein HD's correct not revalves?
Old 09-06-2007, 08:20 PM
  #7  
TECH Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
rocket22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mo
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Front is alittle to stiff, the rear is way to soft, I would put air bags in the rear springs if I did this set up again.Handled pretty well can't complain. there is a better set up for a budget this is a ok set up.
Old 09-06-2007, 09:53 PM
  #8  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
my01ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

what would be a better setup? thats about the same price?
Old 09-06-2007, 10:06 PM
  #9  
TECH Senior Member
 
JD_AMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: St.Charles MO
Posts: 5,801
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by my01ws6
what would be a better setup? thats about the same price?
Give Sam Strano a call:
http://www.stranoparts.com/

revalved bilstiens + strano springs would be a better setup. Hell, probably Konis with stock (or 1LE) springs might be better.

EDIT: if your every in my area I will glady give you a ride in my car to see how the Koni's feel (you'll be sold instantly )
Old 09-06-2007, 10:23 PM
  #10  
Launching!
iTrader: (6)
 
aznspeed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
Rear springs are too soft, bottoms out too frequently for my taste . . . much better springs out there. Contact Sam Strano our sponsor. >>>>>>>>>>>

Sounds like a sales pitch. But in all reality, I did talk to Sam and he said he cant get a hold of Bilsteins..at least 3 weeks ago he couldnt.

But to answer your original question, I had my TA lowered and the stance is very aggressive and ride is very stiff but comfortable..if that makes any sense.

This what my car looks like after it was lowered with the setup you are asking about.

Old 09-07-2007, 04:18 AM
  #11  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (18)
 
DONAIMIAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: NW Houston, TX
Posts: 10,036
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have the SLP revalves w/the pro kit. I like it, but it could be a LOT better.
Old 09-10-2007, 08:12 PM
  #12  
TECH Fanatic
Thread Starter
iTrader: (16)
 
my01ws6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

any others out there?
Old 09-11-2007, 01:25 PM
  #13  
TECH Resident
iTrader: (6)
 
4SFEDZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WACO, TX
Posts: 838
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

i have sportlines and they are not too bad!



Quick Reply: PROKIT & BILSTEIN HD Owners ENTER!!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:00 AM.