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Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:12 pm
by ED_MX5
Hey,
So a friend of mine just bought a himself a nice new NB.
It has the lowered bilstein suspension on it. Rear shocks seem a bit soggy.
Are the shocks on those just normal height shocks and they used lower springs? Or is a different shock entirely?
Cheers.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:52 pm
by Snowmotion
The Bilsteins I had on my NB from a NB clubman were higher on the rear than the front with the red Bilsteins springs fitted. Not significantly higher.
So to me, sounds like they may be different.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:13 pm
by ED_MX5
Yeah, I finaly found a link. They are a different shock. Mania does them, but they cost only just less than buying coil overs.
So gonna try and find some factory NB suspension to chuck underneath to fix it, plus raise it co's with the lip on it he's scraping everywhere lol.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:34 pm
by Snowmotion
I just took off the Bilsteins a few weeks ago and fitted MCA's so these can be sold if you are interested.
I also fave a set of Eibach Sports springs to go with them if you are interested.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:34 pm
by ED_MX5
Thanks mate, I'll let him know and see what he says. How much are you asking for them?
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:42 pm
by hks_kansei
bear in mind NA and NB lower spring seats are different.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:45 pm
by ED_MX5
HKS, That's good to know otherwise. But where did he mention NA? Have I missed something?
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:08 pm
by hks_kansei
sorry, misread.
saw the stuff at the top about shocks being differnet and assumed NA/NB differences.
re-read and saw it was Billie/normal
my mistake
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:17 pm
by ED_MX5
Haha, all good mate. Just checking.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:25 pm
by Snowmotion
I would be looking for $300 for the Bilsteins.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:19 pm
by ED_MX5
Sweet as, and they are the ones that suit the 10th anniversary yeah?
Just making sue they will fit lol.
And they were in good nick when you pulled them off?
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:09 am
by Snowmotion
They are the Bilsteins out of a SE. They had about 96,000 on them in Aug 13 when I got them and I only drive my car on the weekends so have only done 5000 km's on them.
All in good condition. I will post a picture later today.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:12 pm
by Snowmotion
These were fitted in my NB8A so I don't think there will be any fit issue.
The ride height Front wheel center to guard is; 335mm
The rear wheel center to guard is; 360mm
These are pics of them as I removed them to fit the MCA suspension I put in.
Please note they currently have Eibach springs fitted that are not included. The springs are the red ones like in the last picture where you can see part of the spring and shocks.
Re: Bilstein shocks.
Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:52 pm
by ED_MX5
Thanks Snowmotion
I've sent a link to my mate for this thread so he can have a read and decide on it.
I'll let ya know Either way buddy.
