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09-30-2008, 11:35 AM | #1 | |||
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Aftermarket Bilstein Struts/Shocks for XI Models!
This information has been posted over in the XI forum, but I thought I'd post it here to get some more visibility.
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First, I asked which type is the OEM equipment. I was told that neither because the aftermarket equipment listed is not the OEM equipment. She could not confirm what was actually installed as the OEM strut/shock. Second, I provided the part numbers for the aftermarket struts/shocks listed. I was told that these are not available in the United States. Third, I asked if these could be special order and delivered to the United States. I was told that these cannot be ordered now, but will be available for purchase in the US in 3 months! GOOD NEWS XI owners, aftermarket shocks/struts are on their way !!!!
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09-30-2008, 12:09 PM | #2 |
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xi owners rejoice. finally an answer to the expensive coilover options. a set of springs and these shocks would do me great!
thanks for the research! i checked the thread in the xi forum and searched the bilstein website, only to find nothing. you did everyone a favor by calling! Awesome!!
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09-30-2008, 12:16 PM | #4 | |
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We all just need to keep calling every so often checking on status of US availability... or some vendors could do us a favor and import the shocks/struts and sell them on the board I personally have a set of KW V3, but might end up selling them and purchasing a pair of B8 Sprints and some H&R Sport Springs. KW V3 rock, but my car is a daily driver and I don't track. It's a hassle for me to make sure the KW V3 are configured correctly. Plus, Iowa really doesn't have any good shops to do that type of work....
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thanks again for the info update!
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09-30-2008, 12:32 PM | #6 |
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wow this is awesome. even though i just took off my hr sports springs and installed kw v3. this sounds like an awesome option! wow friggen finally. cant wait for the first review.
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09-30-2008, 12:44 PM | #7 |
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kw v3 are overkill for me as well, too many settings/options. I just want plug/play and dont want to drop 2k for a good system which I will never fully take advantage of
But I agree, we all need to keep calling/harassing Bilstein regarding these shocks in hopes they will pressure management to bring them over!! |
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09-30-2008, 12:47 PM | #8 |
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Someone in Europe please order these and provide a review!
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09-30-2008, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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So if you want to drop the height of the car get the sprint? If you want stock height, but better handling get the sport? This correct?
I want to know how the H&R springs are going to match up to both versions of these shocks.
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wouldn't H&R Springs + Bilstein struts/shocks be pretty much the same price as getting H&R Coilovers? it seems springs go for about $250 and shocks go for about $650 so $900. i think H&R Coilovers were selling for like $1000 or $1050 from a vendor on here
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coilovers are not plug and play, struts and springs are
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09-30-2008, 11:28 PM | #12 |
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which setup lasts longer? im not looking to be changing out my suspension every so often.
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10-01-2008, 01:10 AM | #13 |
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I'm no suspension expert, but I think the life on both setups are about the same.
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bump.. i'd love an update too if anyone has info!
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I called but got a recording, they closed at 5 EST. We need to keep calling to show the interest in these, I wish one of the vendors on this forum would do this!!
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