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Originally Posted by Supermoon
Because Bilstein. Made in Germany. Tried and true mono tube gas shock.  |
In the past - sure. Their quality control has been abysmal for the last few years. I know shops who've had to process warranty claims for premature failures more often than not, to the point where one retailer refuses to sell aftermarket Bilstein products now.
The problem is further exacerbated by supply issues. Some B8 shocks or PSSx coilovers have been on backorder for about 4 years.
Imagine needing to do a warranty claim in 10k miles only to be more inconvenienced because a replacement isn't available.
Fuck that.
BCs while not outright on the same level of sheer performance as German brands have had amazing longevity. That alone makes them the clear cut winner given Bilstein's shitshow since 2016.