Bilstein rebuilds
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
I guess no one has really had any problems with their Bilsteins so far. Either that or the Bilsteins only wear out say 4-5 years from installation? Which by then most people would have either sold it off or changed to a new set.
To ship the entire kit there and then to ship it back would have easily set you back $500, not including the labour and the downtime (since most have thrown away thei originals or sold it off).
I guess no one has really had any problems with their Bilsteins so far. Either that or the Bilsteins only wear out say 4-5 years from installation? Which by then most people would have either sold it off or changed to a new set.
To ship the entire kit there and then to ship it back would have easily set you back $500, not including the labour and the downtime (since most have thrown away thei originals or sold it off).
SpeedyMini
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
Seems like such a (carbon footprint) waste to just throw the COs away when it can be rebuilt? Obviously USA is too far away to send to, but I was hoping that a service center is available in Asia... that'd make it somewhat economically viable.
Considering that PSS9 are going for $3500 minimum and euro dollar is getting stronger.......
Seems like such a (carbon footprint) waste to just throw the COs away when it can be rebuilt? Obviously USA is too far away to send to, but I was hoping that a service center is available in Asia... that'd make it somewhat economically viable.
Considering that PSS9 are going for $3500 minimum and euro dollar is getting stronger.......
Re: Bilstein rebuilds
Hmmm not sure which model you are running but they aren't that expensive for BMWs if I remember correctly.
Yea it is indeed a waste to throw them away. However no one has really asked around regarding rebuilding of the kits locally. It ain't by Bilstein thats for sure.
Hmmm not sure which model you are running but they aren't that expensive for BMWs if I remember correctly.
Yea it is indeed a waste to throw them away. However no one has really asked around regarding rebuilding of the kits locally. It ain't by Bilstein thats for sure.
SpeedyMini
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
I'm running PSS9 for MINI Cooper S and it costs ard $3500 for a set for us. I'm almost certain it costs ard the same for bimmers too??
I'm running PSS9 for MINI Cooper S and it costs ard $3500 for a set for us. I'm almost certain it costs ard the same for bimmers too??
SpeedyMini
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
My mistake. My price includes installation. PSS9 for MINI costs the same as for 3 or 5 series. But it does cost about $3200++ currently. I just checked price with stockist.
Phil: Thanks a lot mate!! You're a life saver!
My mistake. My price includes installation. PSS9 for MINI costs the same as for 3 or 5 series. But it does cost about $3200++ currently. I just checked price with stockist.
Phil: Thanks a lot mate!! You're a life saver!
acupunch
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
I heard from a friend who drives DC5 TypeR with Ohlins DFV Coilovers. He said the local agenda whom he bought from (a little shop at/inside MAH motor who is the local agent for Ohlins) will help him send back (air freight) the system to Japan for rebuild.
I heard from a friend who drives DC5 TypeR with Ohlins DFV Coilovers. He said the local agenda whom he bought from (a little shop at/inside MAH motor who is the local agent for Ohlins) will help him send back (air freight) the system to Japan for rebuild.
phil
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
I reckon they at least need to go back to a reputable shop who does race car mods etc. There will be hundreds in AUS that could do it. Probably do a special revalve or something as well, modded coilovers, ftw.
Some suspension shops just do reconditioned shockies, replace oil and crap like that.
I gotta tell you though, will be a long time before you wear them out chief.
I reckon they at least need to go back to a reputable shop who does race car mods etc. There will be hundreds in AUS that could do it. Probably do a special revalve or something as well, modded coilovers, ftw.
Some suspension shops just do reconditioned shockies, replace oil and crap like that.
I gotta tell you though, will be a long time before you wear them out chief.
SpeedyMini
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
Thanks for all the helpful advice, including the PM!
I've found the source of my "problem". The last time I went for a wheel alignment, I went to soften the settings (think it was 7F/6R) to better preserve the absorbers for longer lasting life.
That was a mistake. It created a false sense of inadequate damping feeling which lead me to believe that my absorbers were getting worn.
Yesterday, I was at a exhaust shop to sort out a squeaking problem on my SS, and I reseted the settings to 5F/4R. And now the car handles the bumps and corners like it should, firmly planted.
Cheers guys! Your advices have been invaluable.
Thanks for all the helpful advice, including the PM!
I've found the source of my "problem". The last time I went for a wheel alignment, I went to soften the settings (think it was 7F/6R) to better preserve the absorbers for longer lasting life.
That was a mistake. It created a false sense of inadequate damping feeling which lead me to believe that my absorbers were getting worn.
Yesterday, I was at a exhaust shop to sort out a squeaking problem on my SS, and I reseted the settings to 5F/4R. And now the car handles the bumps and corners like it should, firmly planted.
Cheers guys! Your advices have been invaluable.
jinooi
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
bro, if i am not wrong, it is advisable that the settings on the front be firmer than the rear.
quoting TripleM:
Yah I ran 1 setting lower in the rear....
As u know bmw cars in general tend to understeer ( despite RWD ) and as far as safety is concerned, caught in U-S situation is better than in O-S situation. For those who like to have a bit of fun, O-S is very much preferred. I personally hate U-S, it's sh*t feeling.
Outta factory...weight balance is already achieved. And if you notice, bmw cars rear susp set up have alot more negative cambers then the front. At least by half to 1 degree.
This is not helping anything but continually causes U-S.
So you can play with many things to either reduce the U-S or to induce more O-S.
Quick way ( after u hv done arb n coilovers with damper adj ) is to stiffen your rear ARB and run lower setting on the damper, higher tire pressure... By doing this, you will induce more O-S feel.
No one shuld induce more U-S but to reduce it further...few things u can do
Lower tire pressure, soften the ARB n dampers...
To combine all these, I dont mean to suggest on PSS9 for eg, you run +3 at rear, and +9 at the front....I think it's way too far apart...
Maybe a 2-3clicks apart max and keep playing till u achieve the desired levels...
But trust me, till the end, u will find all these settings become like eh, not workign anymore....
Go to the thread titled 'MY PSS9' and have a read...
SpeedyMini;318192 said:
bro, if i am not wrong, it is advisable that the settings on the front be firmer than the rear.
quoting TripleM:
Yah I ran 1 setting lower in the rear....
As u know bmw cars in general tend to understeer ( despite RWD ) and as far as safety is concerned, caught in U-S situation is better than in O-S situation. For those who like to have a bit of fun, O-S is very much preferred. I personally hate U-S, it's sh*t feeling.
Outta factory...weight balance is already achieved. And if you notice, bmw cars rear susp set up have alot more negative cambers then the front. At least by half to 1 degree.
This is not helping anything but continually causes U-S.
So you can play with many things to either reduce the U-S or to induce more O-S.
Quick way ( after u hv done arb n coilovers with damper adj ) is to stiffen your rear ARB and run lower setting on the damper, higher tire pressure... By doing this, you will induce more O-S feel.
No one shuld induce more U-S but to reduce it further...few things u can do
Lower tire pressure, soften the ARB n dampers...
To combine all these, I dont mean to suggest on PSS9 for eg, you run +3 at rear, and +9 at the front....I think it's way too far apart...
Maybe a 2-3clicks apart max and keep playing till u achieve the desired levels...
But trust me, till the end, u will find all these settings become like eh, not workign anymore....
Go to the thread titled 'MY PSS9' and have a read...
SpeedyMini
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Re: Bilstein rebuilds
I'm running softer at the front because I'm a front wheel drive car. Harder setting at the rear will help FR cars turn in better.
Cheers!
I'm running softer at the front because I'm a front wheel drive car. Harder setting at the rear will help FR cars turn in better.
Cheers!
