I run bilstein HDs (part of a Shine suspension setup). They're not adjustable, but I wouldn't know what to adjust.
Pros: part of Shine suspension
Cons: not adjustable
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30+ year old Bilsteins...still damp the rebound nicely too.
Pros: damp the rebound nicely
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Beetle
Yep, the 4 speed selector lever is shorter than the 5-speed part:
Cons: shorter than 5-speed
The 9s are single adjustable. They adjust rebound AND compression in the same direction, at the same time. The PSS kit is about a 2-3 on the scale of 1-9 according to both Bilstein and my own personal testing. The 9s can deffinetely be softened up considerably and ride quite well on the softer settings.
Pros: softer settings, ride well
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Got the HD's installed today and took the EV around town to see how it drove. Like Max and eric above, it definitely makes a nice difference. It just felt balanced and taught.
Pros: balanced and taught
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I too decided on the Bilstein HD shocks front and rear. They are definitely better than the worn out stock shocks. The MV is flatter now in the corners, and dips in the road are not followed by the "dolphin dance".
Pros: flatter in the corners
Cons: expansion joints noticeable
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I replaced the limp stock shocks on my 2002 Weekender recently. I used Bilstein B46-1911/12 (the "HD" ones). The ride manages to be both smoother and more controlled.
Pros: smoother and more controlled
Cons: sharp-edged bumps worse
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Part number: B46-1911/12
IMHO, Bilstein struts are better than OEM Sachs and Boge struts. The units have a lifetime warranty, and are a great replacement!
Pros: lifetime warranty, great replacement
If you can get Bilsteins for less than OEM struts..grab that quick! Bilsteins are true lifetime parts..I\"ve run sets well over 125K miles and they were just as firm as the day I installed 'em!
Pros: firm, lifetime parts
Mileage: 201168 km
At about 75000 miles, I replaced my rear struts with Bilstein HD struts. Let me tell you, 90% of my handling woes were the rear struts being dead. I haven't replaced the fronts yet.
Pros: massive difference, improved handling
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B5
Mileage: 75000 km
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