going to buy some Bilsteins!

**bluefields88** · 02-01-2008, 04:52 PM

I have $450 bucks, and I think it's time to order myself a set of Bilstein shocks for my car. how will it change my ride and by how much compared to my stock Decarbons?

**Danger731** · 02-01-2008, 05:33 PM

Since Bilstiens suck now I think you will see a significant change.

**bluefields88** · 02-01-2008, 05:39 PM

what do you mean??

**StuntmanMike** · 02-02-2008, 11:09 AM

I just posted a thread a few days ago about shocks and got info on this.

Sam Strano, suspension guru and seller of Bilsteins, no longer reccomends them. Apparently they changed somehting, and now quality/performance has suffered.

Check out my thread about soft shocks, there's more info there.

**Joe00SS** · 02-03-2008, 12:53 PM

he got all mad about us talking about bilsteins on his thread but he'll send you there for "more info"LOL

**KyleLs1** · 02-03-2008, 01:10 PM

glad i got mine while they were still "good" hahaha

**fxgs** · 02-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by KyleLs1

glad i got mine while they were still "good" hahaha

Whew!!

Happy I have the old ones!

**bluefields88** · 02-03-2008, 01:50 PM

how are they bad tho, that's what I'm wondering.

**Speed Psychosis** · 02-03-2008, 05:56 PM

You could call Sam Strano. That would be the most informative way to go. From what I have heard (from him) they completely messed up by making a new design. It was supposed to be better but wasn't.

I'd go with Koni's. I have heard good things from people. Yes its a few hundred more, but from what I have heard shocks last around 50k miles. Its worth the better ride for that small of an amount.

**StuntmanMike** · 02-03-2008, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Joe00SS

he got all mad about us talking about bilsteins on his thread but he'll send you there for "more info"LOL

Dude, what do you mean "all mad"? I just made a comment. And since Bilsteins were discussed there, I thought it might help him. Sorry I tried to help the guy out.