Bilstein Shocks
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
I got the Bilstein sports for the wheel hop reason. It was cold out for back to back testing and I would say it cured about 90% of the wheel hop. With warmer weather, no wheel hop so far. The runcraps just don't do well, regardless, when cold out. I thought the ride would be harsher as well but it hasn't been. Rides better in my opinion, handles the bumps with less issues. I'm happy.
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I just ordered some, I am tired of waiting on the inverted Koni sports.
I am hopeful there is noticeable improvement, we'll see.
I am hopeful there is noticeable improvement, we'll see.
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From: San Jose CA.
Pro
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From: South Florida
could you please explain "too busy and harsh" are the bilsteins a lot firmer than the z51's, is cornering and handling improved? do you think the stock z51's are firm and harsh also? I'm debating the bilstein sports so would like to hear, thanks.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Denver PA
St. Jude Donor '07
Yes, but it took me 4 hours to do the front and 3 hours for the rear. The Z51 shocks are gas also and very hard to compress when on the car. Getting the shocks off the car is by far the hardest part.
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From: Los Angeles Ca
Here's the main difference: My car with pfadt coil overs, set at 12 (a relatively stiff setting), would zoom past a Z51 with bilsteins only through a turn.
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not to say that you are wrong. At this point i don't know what to believe..
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
I got the Bilstein sports for the wheel hop reason. It was cold out for back to back testing and I would say it cured about 90% of the wheel hop. With warmer weather, no wheel hop so far. The runcraps just don't do well, regardless, when cold out. I thought the ride would be harsher as well but it hasn't been. Rides better in my opinion, handles the bumps with less issues. I'm happy.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
Went with the sports also (over Z51). Rides a little stiffer, handling is improved. I had a leaky OEM (out of warranty) and decided to switch the whole thing over to Billies.
Personally, I'm waiting for the budget to allow for the Koni FSD's as my replacement for the Bilst's...
Rick
Personally, I'm waiting for the budget to allow for the Koni FSD's as my replacement for the Bilst's...
Rick
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From: Corpus Christi Texas
I just experienced wheel hop a few days ago, probably due to the added horsepower. I would like to correct this problem asap, so that I could enjoy my C6 without thinking about breaking something. Anyway, I was in first gear, went hard into second gear subsequently the car began to wheel hop. I immediately backed out because it sounded like I was about to break the whole rear end. If I could cure this problem 90% as you did then it appears that the Blistein sports work. My only concern is the wheel hop. I don't care much about the handling. Thanks for your response.
