Bilstein Coilover Question

BMW1983 · 09-27-2009, 08:04 AM

I am currently using Bilstein HD's with Eibach Pro springs. I like the drop and on smoother roads the ride is intoxicating. However, on rougher roads the ride is a bit jarring. Does anybody know to what firmness setting on the PSS10's my current Bilstein HD's may compare.....4, 5, .... 8?

I am considering changing over to PSS10's if I could get more comfort......or Koni FSD's. Thanks for any feedback.

TSM330i · 09-27-2009, 09:37 AM

I am almost certain you'd get a better ride with PSS10s over your current setup.
I have JIC Magic Cross c/o's and they ride a little stiff, but the spring rates are a bit higher than the PSS10s. It is not at all jarring and the suspension reacts so much quicker it's not even funny.
Check out the sticky in this section on c/o's and you can compare the spring rates of each brand.

200Duece · 10-01-2009, 05:23 PM

the HD's are an OEM replacement for the non sport shocks and struts. you will get a better ride from a shock/strut that is valved to match your springs

FCP Euro · 10-02-2009, 12:03 PM

I had HDs on my older car and I felt the same way that you do. I would not use them on a daily driver.

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TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 878 Rep 3,699 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	I am almost certain you'd get a better ride with PSS10s over your current setup. I have JIC Magic Cross c/o's and they ride a little stiff, but the spring rates are a bit higher than the PSS10s. It is not at all jarring and the suspension reacts so much quicker it's not even funny. Check out the sticky in this section on c/o's and you can compare the spring rates of each brand. __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	the HD's are an OEM replacement for the non sport shocks and struts. you will get a better ride from a shock/strut that is valved to match your springs __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	I had HDs on my older car and I felt the same way that you do. I would not use them on a daily driver. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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