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Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:12 pm

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?
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby Snowmotion » Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:52 pm

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.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Thu Apr 23, 2015 1:13 pm

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.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby Snowmotion » Thu Apr 23, 2015 2:34 pm

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.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:34 pm

Thanks mate, I'll let him know and see what he says. How much are you asking for them?
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby hks_kansei » Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:42 pm

bear in mind NA and NB lower spring seats are different.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:45 pm

HKS, That's good to know otherwise. But where did he mention NA? Have I missed something?
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby hks_kansei » Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:08 pm

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
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:17 pm

Haha, all good mate. Just checking.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby Snowmotion » Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:25 pm

I would be looking for $300 for the Bilsteins.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:19 pm

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?
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby Snowmotion » Sun Apr 26, 2015 9:09 am

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.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby Snowmotion » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:12 pm

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.
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Re: Bilstein shocks.

Postby ED_MX5 » Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:52 pm

Thanks Snowmotion :D
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.
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