I’m running Bilstein 5100 + ‘99 tall springs and the ride is a little too rough for my liking.
Cons: ride is too rough
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My bilstein 4600s lasted 50k miles and are blown.
Cons: lasted 50k miles, blown
Mileage: 80467 km
I replaced everything on my front suspension at 150,000. Went with Bilstein B4s, but I wasn't super happy with them when they were new. They're well-damped, but ride on the stiff side.
Pros: well-damped
Cons: ride on the stiff side, not super happy
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat B7
Mileage: 150000 km
My first impressions of the b6 with the stock springs was also, yes, this is oversprung. After 500 miles, I decided to try the DCC deflected wheels adaptation/update and can confirm it made a difference. Maybe placebo, as the ride height should be the same but it certainly felt less "springy" after. The comfort setting felt the most restored, which made me happy.
Pros: comfort setting restored
Cons: initially oversprung
Mileage: 500 km
For shocks, Bilstein 5100s are pretty much the go-to mid-range shock. A little more expensive than twin tube, but 1/3 the price of stepping up to the next best set, and also long-term streetable unlike Fox, King, or Radflos that require frequent rebuilds.
Pros: long-term streetable
Cons: more expensive
I think I've got the B6 on my 9-3, might be the B8 I can't remember, whichever one is "street" option for slightly lowered cars not the racing shocks and they ride great! They're bit harsh on rough roads but they perform so good everywhere else. Absolutely transforms the cars handling
Pros: transforms the cars handling
Cons: harsh on rough roads
Vehicle:
Saab
Had the Bilstein B8 with H&R springs for some 5K Km during 2 summers and then threw the B8 out for KONI yellow adjustables.
Can only recommend ????
Pros: Can only recommend
Mileage: 5000 km
i just did b4s all corners. feels great. i dont want to pay more for a harsher ride
Pros: feels great, comfortable ride
bilstein 5100s. i installed them myself on the 2016 i owned at the time, made a huge difference in the way the truck handled
Pros: huge difference in handling
I put 5100s on the back yesterday and it already feels a lot better - firmer, more controlled going over angled dips in the road (think of railway crossings or water bars etc), and I am surprised at the reduction in roll / wallow.
Pros: firmer, more controlled
Cons: reduction in roll
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 26000 km
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