echristodo Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Should I get the Bilstein HD's? Or are they gonna be way too stiff? I don't want to bite my tounge every morning on the way to work, but I want something more responsive and less bouncy than the stockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 buy the HD's from Geoff.. i uninstalled them myself.. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackT5 Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Konis are pretty stiff too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlson Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 get Koni Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Konis are pretty stiff toohttp://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1104049this thread explains the differance between bil hd and koni sport pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 buy the HD's from Geoff.. i uninstalled them myself.. thanks kevin, I think I just may do that... they come with spring seats too, so losing that clunk clunk alone should be worth it! Going to be around for danny and I to scoop that grille up from you later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 thanks kevin, I think I just may do that... they come with spring seats too, so losing that clunk clunk alone should be worth it! Going to be around for danny and I to scoop that grille up from you later?yup.. should be ready by 5 or 6...they also come with stock T5R springs on 'em too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 yup.. should be ready by 5 or 6...they also come with stock T5R springs on 'em too..Money, now I just need to find someone to install them besides dmelvi and his scrouge prices...? Will I be OK with HD's only upfront until I get the rears? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 Money, now I just need to find someone to install them besides dmelvi and his scrouge prices...? Will I be OK with HD's only upfront until I get the rears?we can do that for ya... not sure when.. we have another guys car to lower maybe next week... workin on that.. we'll talk about it tonight i'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyWriter Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 like all suspensions the sum total ride combines bushings, shocks, springs, anti-sways, end-links, wheels, tires, load balancing, etc... oh and taste i happen to like the HD's with the rest of my setup very much. you might too! one thing i would suggest would be to consider changing your strut tower mounts if you have any significant milage on your car; ~100k miles. my story was i replaced the struts with Bilstein HD's and a week or two later busted through my tower mount. so if you're putting stiffer parts in consider changing the more vulnerable parts of your suspension at the same time.good luck! hope you enjoy the ride!edit: i would also like to add that my might have been unpopular upgrade or something, as when i ordered the shocks/strut the lead time was about a month; they had to schedule and build a new lot. so if you decosion also includes install time ask for a delivery quote. that would go for everyone else that would be ordering them new. but you're getting your directly from Kevin, so you shouldn't have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuelphVolvo Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I plan on throwing in Koni FSDs on my S60 T5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateB Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Should I get the Bilstein HD's? Or are they gonna be way too stiff? I don't want to bite my tounge every morning on the way to work, but I want something more responsive and less bouncy than the stockers.Here is what I did- and have been very satisfied for 2 years:Koni Yellow Sport Adjustable Struts in FrontBilstein HD Shocks in the RearThe best of both worlds - best money I ever put in my 850 since I bought new in 1995.YMMV (your mileage may vary)PS- My Konis are set to maximum firmness and they are absolutely fine - not at all too stiff- just very firm which I love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 on 16"? either is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echristodo Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 on 16"? either is fine.Ive got a set of tme springs to go with them, but with 16"s and some sways it should be fine right? I just don't want to feel like Im riding a bicycle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwein Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 honestly, its kind of like switching from winter tires to summer tires. i still have stock suspension, but i know when i switch from my winter tires 16" to my 17 inch summers, its like im riding a bicycle but then you get used to it... i figure once you upgrade you will notice it very much first but will get used to it because you will be able to hit corners so much harder and smoother. also, i love how all of you with these HD's who love them live in areas where there are no frost heaves, try driving in and out of Boston every day, 10 bucks says you guys would not enjoy HD's with lowering springs on either 17's or 18's, the roads here are garbage :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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