Installed Bilsteins Today
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Installed Bilsteins Today
Today, I installed Bilstein shocks on my 2006 Z51 and then drove 75 miles including both 4 lane and country hardtop roads. Currently, I have no complaints. I was expecting a stiffer ride which is not the case. I also drained the transmission and replaced with Royal Purple Synchromax.
Last edited by tluck; Feb 5, 2007 at 05:40 PM.
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Did you notice a difference with the shocks? I was thinking of doing the same, but the local Sachs rep told me to keep the OE shocks. We do have to remember were he is coming from, Sachs is the OE supplier and Bilstein is the competitor.......
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wise choice. bilstein is the best shock i have ever owned. i sold my $2000 mallet/penske shocks to get the $300 sports and was amazed at how nicely they controlled the car at any speed.
the 300k Ruf porsche 911 rides on the same shocks, so i guess they ae good enough for me
the 300k Ruf porsche 911 rides on the same shocks, so i guess they ae good enough for me
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I did the same thing yesterday together with Z06 sway bars and today I got a wheel alignment. I noticed a difference from my base shocks and sway bars, night and day I could say. It's now stiffer and tighter, which in my opinion is great since I have the need to support the TTs.
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I did the same thing yesterday together with Z06 sway bars and today I got a wheel alignment. I noticed a difference from my base shocks and sway bars, night and day I could say. It's now stiffer and tighter, which in my opinion is great since I have the need to support the TTs.
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Did you install the HD or Sport shocks? I installed the Sports and think maybe I should have gone with the HD instead because they seem a little too stiff (mine is a Z51).
Today, I installed Bilstein shocks on my 2006 Z51 and then drove 75 miles including both 4 lane and country hardtop roads. Currently, I have no complaints. I was expecting a stiffer ride which is not the case. I also drained the transmission and replaced with Royal Purple Synchromax.
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