BILSTEIN struts
07-29-20, 09:57 PM
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BILSTEIN struts
Is it even worth getting bilstein and modding my struts or should i get agx's. I have rsr race sprngs . also anyone have pics of the bilstein? cant find pics anywhere searched for 3 hours any input helps thanks
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worth it for what? there are two valves in a shock, there is a low piston speed valve and a high piston speed valve. the low speed valve is for handling, the high speed valve is for bumps. the bilstein is valved well for both, the AGX is not quite as good, although its ok. the difference between the two matters more as you run stiffer springs, and or go racing.
the bilstein is an insert, and installing it requires you to remove the guts from a stock shock, and then you bolt the bilstein in on the bottom, its weird, but not hard
the bilstein is an insert, and installing it requires you to remove the guts from a stock shock, and then you bolt the bilstein in on the bottom, its weird, but not hard
07-31-20, 12:23 PM
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worth it for what? there are two valves in a shock, there is a low piston speed valve and a high piston speed valve. the low speed valve is for handling, the high speed valve is for bumps. the bilstein is valved well for both, the AGX is not quite as good, although its ok. the difference between the two matters more as you run stiffer springs, and or go racing.
the bilstein is an insert, and installing it requires you to remove the guts from a stock shock, and then you bolt the bilstein in on the bottom, its weird, but not hard
the bilstein is an insert, and installing it requires you to remove the guts from a stock shock, and then you bolt the bilstein in on the bottom, its weird, but not hard
Would you say it’s worth the extra price and trouble of cutting my struts for the added quality and longevity vs the agx’s? The RsR race springs are stiff 345lb rate in front and 230lb in rear.
edit: it’s gonna be a street car
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if you wanted to run stiffer springs you should do the bilsteins.
at 350/230 the AGX's are fine, the bilsteins will ride better, and handle better, but its not a huge difference. on the street basically you'd notice the ride
for longevity the AGX's are really good, equal or better than the Bilsteins.
AGX's are easier to install, but the Bilstien isn't hard, its just unusual.
i'd look at prices, if you find a great deal on either one, grab it
at 350/230 the AGX's are fine, the bilsteins will ride better, and handle better, but its not a huge difference. on the street basically you'd notice the ride
for longevity the AGX's are really good, equal or better than the Bilsteins.
AGX's are easier to install, but the Bilstien isn't hard, its just unusual.
i'd look at prices, if you find a great deal on either one, grab it
07-31-20, 06:38 PM
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if you wanted to run stiffer springs you should do the bilsteins.
at 350/230 the AGX's are fine, the bilsteins will ride better, and handle better, but its not a huge difference. on the street basically you'd notice the ride
for longevity the AGX's are really good, equal or better than the Bilsteins.
AGX's are easier to install, but the Bilstien isn't hard, its just unusual.
i'd look at prices, if you find a great deal on either one, grab it
at 350/230 the AGX's are fine, the bilsteins will ride better, and handle better, but its not a huge difference. on the street basically you'd notice the ride
for longevity the AGX's are really good, equal or better than the Bilsteins.
AGX's are easier to install, but the Bilstien isn't hard, its just unusual.
i'd look at prices, if you find a great deal on either one, grab it
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well I can’t find many places that sell them but banzai racing has them for 155 a piece for the fronts and 118 a piece for the rears. Shipped it comes out to 580
Edit: summit racing 572 shipped
Edit: summit racing 572 shipped
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