Eibach bolts and bilstein b8s
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Eibach bolts and bilstein b8s
Drop 1-1.5 inches with eibach bolts with the “modified suspension” bilsteins
Anyone running this setup on a c5 and noticed anything terrible in regards to handling? How does it ride?
Considering this over the c6z shock upgrade so handling is still nice when lowering (seems c6z shocks lowered is pushing bottoming out the struts)
I hate the 4wd look but I want to retain handling/ride, but im sure anything is better than the 21 year old struts im riding on now
any input is appreciated, thanks ahead of time.
Anyone running this setup on a c5 and noticed anything terrible in regards to handling? How does it ride?
Considering this over the c6z shock upgrade so handling is still nice when lowering (seems c6z shocks lowered is pushing bottoming out the struts)
I hate the 4wd look but I want to retain handling/ride, but im sure anything is better than the 21 year old struts im riding on now
any input is appreciated, thanks ahead of time.
Last edited by BuzC5; Apr 24, 2019 at 01:05 PM.
Burning Brakes
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I have been running Bilstein Sports (B8s) since March and have about 500 miles on them. My car is also lowered approximately 2" with extended rear bolts and c6 front bolts. There is a significant improvement in handling and steering feedback, as well as cornering stability. They definitely have more aggressive valving so you feel the bumps more, but nothing crazy. They make your car ride like it's an actual sports car, not a Cadillac. I also upgraded to all poly control arm bushings, metal sway bar end links, new ball joints, new wheels bearings, etc. So my results may be a bit exaggerated compared to what someone may feel changing only the shocks. But I certainly recommend the B8s to anyone considering it. The critical part with moving to the B8s is that you don't go toooo low. I was told 1-2" from stock is the ideal range for the B8s, stock height you want the HDs (B6s). Any shock will ride/handle like crap if you lower 3"+. At that point, you're only viable option is coilovers.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 230
Likes: 38
From: Fort Gordon, Ga
I have been running Bilstein Sports (B8s) since March and have about 500 miles on them. My car is also lowered approximately 2" with extended rear bolts and c6 front bolts. There is a significant improvement in handling and steering feedback, as well as cornering stability. They definitely have more aggressive valving so you feel the bumps more, but nothing crazy. They make your car ride like it's an actual sports car, not a Cadillac. I also upgraded to all poly control arm bushings, metal sway bar end links, new ball joints, new wheels bearings, etc. So my results may be a bit exaggerated compared to what someone may feel changing only the shocks. But I certainly recommend the B8s to anyone considering it. The critical part with moving to the B8s is that you don't go toooo low. I was told 1-2" from stock is the ideal range for the B8s, stock height you want the HDs (B6s). Any shock will ride/handle like crap if you lower 3"+. At that point, you're only viable option is coilovers.
Thank you, very much
Burning Brakes
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This is exactly what I wanted to hear. All i want to do is drop 1-1.5 and put bilstein b8s on so i could maintain handling and not be riding on bumpstops, as well as removing some of the 4wd look of the c5. Ive driven SLAMMED cars for 6 years and currently have 22 year old shocks so im not looking for cadillac ride quality
Thank you, very much
Thank you, very much
