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bilstein economy or heavy duty? 850 1995

posted by  someone claiming to be judd on  Wed Dec 10 12:58 CST 2003 [RELATED]

Love my new turanza ls-v tires. Strut mount has failed i guess, bad noise every little bump. Shop says it is good time to replace shocks since all of labor to get to strut mount. car has 100k , turbo wagon, which brand or version is giving best comfort, quiet and taming the 850s harsh ride?







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    bilstein economy or heavy duty? 850 1995

    posted by  deltaclipper on  Thu Dec 11 02:30 CST 2003
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    I have same year 850, turbo. Just replaced struts/shocks as a DIY job with Bilstien HD, and love the ride. Its very tight, and you will feel every slight undulation in the road, but when you hit a big bump, clear a set of railroad track, etc, you will love not having to slow down!!! THis is really a drivers preference question, and I prefer a bit harder ride, with more road feel...if not your choice go with TC.

    In so far as the rattle is concerned, sound like the sway bar links....$25 a pair and 30 minutes work....thats what mine did....

    Best of luck...
    alan.








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    bilstein economy or heavy duty? 850 1995

    posted by  steve s on  Wed Dec 10 15:50 CST 2003
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    at 100k miles...on original shocks... it wouldn't be out of the question they're are nearing the end of their life.

    bilstien hd is gonna be a little stiffer than economy...but if u have stock springs and 15" or 16"...i don't think that would be a big deal. it will provide u with great control of body motion... if u feel it is too stiff...go with economy...this will be closest to stock specs when new...







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