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| Detroit |
Feb 24 2025, 10:44 AM
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 28-December 16 From: Detroit metro area Member No.: 20,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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So, I have a set the above mentioned Bilstein struts for my six conversion. While I would love to do a few track days once finished, this will not be a track car. Additionally, Michigan roads are pretty rough. I therefore don't want to venture far (or at all) from the factory spring rates.
Recently I watched a video where a guy was lamenting about the Bilstein struts he put on his lightened 911. He alleged that they were far too heavily damped. And, this was in California where the roads are rather smoother than frost/thaw ridden MI. What are all 'y'all's thoughts? |
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| Steve |
Feb 25 2025, 12:52 PM
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,986 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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I ran Bilsteins and then changed to Koni. Koni's are adjustable and can be adjusted for a softer ride over Bilsteins. Koni's do require bump stops, Bilsteins do not. I initially switched to Koni's because of pot holes where I live. I learned when one tire goes into a pot hole, the sway bar come's into play. After putting my 22mm sway bar to the lowest setting, it drastically improved the pot hole experience. Knowing this, I would of stayed with the Bilstein shocks.
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Detroit 911 Bilstein Struts on a Narrow 914 Feb 24 2025, 10:44 AM
technicalninja How stiff an owner wants it is the question.
When... Feb 24 2025, 11:13 AM
VaccaRabite They will likely be fine. You are increasing the... Feb 24 2025, 11:14 AM
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Detroit Thanks for the input, fellas! Feb 24 2025, 12:20 PM
Olympic 914 I had the 911 Bilstien strut inserts on my 914/4.
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JeffBowlsby Bils are my favorite. I would not descibe them as... Feb 25 2025, 05:05 PM![]() ![]() |
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