Hello everyone, I just recently had my stock Rancho shocks replaced with Bilstein 5100s front and rear.
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I've been running stock springs with Koni Special Actives and an 034 rear sway bar on the softer setting. The Koni's have been perfect for my goals, but I do wish for slightly stiffer springs.
Pros: perfect for my goals
Cons: wish for stiffer springs
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
The Golf R springs with Bilstein B6 dampers did moderately lower the wagon's body roll and, paradoxically, not really negatively affect ride quality from what I can tell.
Pros: lower body roll
Cons: turn in isn't as sharp
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 53000 km
My 86 I\u2019m currently on cost me $14,000. After 4 years with it i have about $3,500-$4,000 worth of up upgrades. pads+ rotors
Vehicle:
Porsche
My 2014 Rav 4 Limited has 222,000 miles on it. Needs new shocks to the tune of $2000.00 but that’s to be expected. Absolutely no regrets.
Pros: expected lifespan
Cons: needs replacement
Vehicle:
Toyota
Mileage: 357240 km
I run Bilstein B4s in my project Rabbit. The car rides and handles great now. I drove it to work not long after getting it back together, and it was a very smooth, quiet ride.
Pros: smooth, quiet ride
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
This was my first car, bought 2nd hand during year 2016. Mine was 2.0cc 6 speed year built was 2012. Ive had eyeing this car for months before i took it.
Here's what best for me of this car:
1. Sporty looking, others in her segment only mitsubishi lancer was the top and i'll placed her seconds
2. Got paddleshifter as well
3. Steering felt really light, it was electric power steering
4. Rim stock 17" size, most other in her segment was 16". Again, lancer was 18" and Altis was 17" as well (but Altis still pricey of the same year)
5. 2.0cc was quick eventho this car heavy at her segment. Cruising easily goes to 160kmph and steering still felt sturdy
6. Audio system was okay-ish but change mine to aftermarket
Cons:
1. Fuel consumption is high, but not that too high
2. Spare part was easy to find around online/halfcut but a bit costly. Some people told me it was costly like owning a honda?
3. Shock Absorber prone to weak/faulty after 5 years of use
4. Small spare part mostly use plastic gear. Side mirror use plastic gear. The steering got small plastic gear(forgot whats it call) that will cause guk-guk sound when turning the steering but will not cause safety of the car
8 years as of 2nd owner I had replace:
1. Aircond compressor and radiator due to compressor failure
2. Rear wheel speed sensor
3. Front absorber two time changed (used OEM, not original)
4. Replaced stabilizer links due to bad rubber
5. Replaced belting and belt tensioner due to bad bearing
Sold it last year due to car upgrade. Still miss her tho..
Pros: sporty looking, light steering
Cons: high fuel consumption
Vehicle:
Kia
2011 SR5 4wd just under 110k. Zero issues just regular maintenance. I am due for some new shocks though.
Pros: zero issues
Cons: new shocks needed
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Mileage: 177028 km
I have 5100s with 2.25" of lift and I've lost 2" of downtravel
Pros: lift with 5100s
Cons: lost downtravel
I have balistein shock absorbs I dont adivice to use it because its hard
Cons: its hard
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