The Extremes are more for dedicated track cars.
Bilstein extremes
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Melting Slicks
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Bilstein extremes
Someone in another thread said not to use extremes on the rear. Of course they never responded when I asked why so here I am. Are they really too stiff for the street?
Melting Slicks
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I tried them with VBP's dual mount mono spring and didn't care for the ride. They performed well, but were way too stiff for my taste. Unless you do alot of track days, you'll probably be happier with the standard Bilsteins most people run.
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BB72,
I'm interested in your Bilstein Extremes for my '73. I don't have the PM feature, but can be reached via email at Hawg1@bellsouth.net.
Jimbo
I'm interested in your Bilstein Extremes for my '73. I don't have the PM feature, but can be reached via email at Hawg1@bellsouth.net.
Jimbo
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Melting Slicks
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It was probably me who said don't use them on the rear. I had/have a set and they are too stiff. My car had some serious off throttle oversteer and got very unsettled in a corner when hitting bumps. I probably had a sway bar on at that time which didn't help. They might be OK without a bar and with a 1/4 inch or so toe in.