If you intend to use this car, buy new springs and new Bilstein B4 shocks
Reviews of Bilstein shock absorbers
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I got full bilstein b8, vogtland lowering springs and tubular rear Control arms. All bushings new ofc. Handles like a beast in the mountains with some semi slicks.
I did mine with Bilstein 4600s on all four corners. Rides great!
i did all 4 corners. replaced with alltrack-specific Bilstein b6 which was a huge handling upgrade.
I ran 5100's f/r for awhile before installing a 2" lift. They rode great. They still ride great with the lift springs I installed later to accompany them. They feel like the "Sport" setting in the AHC switch would've felt like if you had good stock shocks. They're not spine compressing stiff in the slightest.
I have a 460 and I did the 6100/5100 combo. The front dives HARD during aggressive breaking, so much so that I worry about the safety of it. But otherwise it rides nice and feels really good on and off road.
I had Bilstein B8s with Neuspeed Sport springs and the damping is way better, and adjustable with clicks at the base of the shocks, with B16s even though the spring rates are significantly higher. B8/NSS were bouncy in comparison over expansion joints, etc.
Bilstein shocks will dramatically transform the on road experience
The answer is always the same. Bilstein 5100.
Get factory msport springs and Bilstein B6s and roll on. The springs will give the car a slightly more aggressive look than base E91 hight while still giving each corner plenty of travel. The B6s will give you a tight, yet smooth ride.
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