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Old May 12, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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bilstein coilovers? anyone?

Saw them on tire rack

Then JC Crimson from the GD3 group, brought them to my attention again.

They seem easy. You only adjust the height. Don't have to mess with ride comfort. Everything is pre set. Are there any other coilovers like this?

Anyways. They seem fairly priced and easy to use. The drop seems fair too about 2" front and back. So ill be lower than my pro kits now. But not "slammed".

Does anyone have these yet?! Pictures?!
 
Old May 12, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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FOR THE WIN!!!

cause Bilstein is built like a brick sh!t house!

testimonial/ reviews
Bilstein Shocks
 
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buy it... now!!!
 
Old May 12, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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lol @ both of you guys

if I get them it will not be until end of june. still have some saving to do, maybe by then someone will actually have these so we can see
 
Old May 12, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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Manxman has been in contact with Bilstein numerous times over the years about producing shocks for the Fit... I think that Tokico is about the best thing going for us right now for decent shocks... I have yet to find anything about the Bilstein coil overs.. If there is a link to them I would appreciate it a bunch if someone would post it.
 
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damn jc beat me to it lol
 
Old May 14, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Man I really want to try these. I don't necessarily want my car much lower but I've had Bilstiens on all 3 of my Audis and they are incredible shocks. Best riding performance shock by far.

I've had Konis on 3 cars too and they all rode the same. Feels like you have no suspension below 60 mph. Great handling though.
 
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Old May 17, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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My Jazz (fit) is using the B14 system from Bilstein.

I like the fact that this is designed specifically for the Jazz for day to day use, so it won't be too stiff while producing a good balance of control.

With the current set up using 205/45/R16 +42 Offset wheel, i have no rubbing issue what so ever even at full lock to lock. So i am happy about it...

Here are a few pics of it.

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price of these?
 
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Price is $1,103
 
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Originally Posted by takzi
My Jazz (fit) is using the B14 system from Bilstein.

I like the fact that this is designed specifically for the Jazz for day to day use, so it won't be too stiff while producing a good balance of control.

With the current set up using 205/45/R16 +42 Offset wheel, i have no rubbing issue what so ever even at full lock to lock. So i am happy about it...

Here are a few pics of it.






Is that the lowest setting. Like all the way dropped?
 
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Is that the lowest setting. Like all the way dropped?
The rear is at the lowest possible....the front still has a bit to lower....

I guess question for some are that it is not low enough at the rear. I guess (maybe?) they did consider the fact that the rear will sometimes have luggages and passengers, so it wont be too low.
 

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So how many finger gap in rear at lowest
 
Old May 17, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinkidstar138
So how many finger gap in rear at lowest
About 2.5
 
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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Just ordered a set of these last week for $1030 shipped from AJUSA.com your direct source outlet for performance parts and accessories since 1976. Free shipping and the lowest prices..

Sale still going on for 2 more days. Will report back once they are installed.
 
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OMG!

Didn't know Bilstein made stuff for Fits.

MUST BUY!

Bilstein and Koni are the only brands I'll buy short of J's Racing, Ohlins, Penske, Moton
 
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so good you had to post it twice?
 



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