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Old 08-04-2015, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Imola wagon
there is road noise that is more pronounced. But on the other hand , it could be the tyres. I have 9500 mile on the p-zero.
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Thanks for sharing. What is the part # for the b8 shocks and h&r springs?

Any reason why you went for h&r instead of eibach, which is the b12 kit bilstein offers?
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there is no eibach for SQ5. unless I overlook the eibach website.

Bilstein B8 Sport
part number
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24-145985
rear
24-145992
Old 08-08-2015, 11:05 AM
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Default 400 miles - update review

So at 400 miles now. I start to have a good idea on the Bilstein/H&R combo setup.

now again.. this is my 2 cent.

The word to use in my book .
-SMOOTH, very smooth ride. would I consider it being soft? No, but rides so much better than OEM suspension. It is more planted to the road..
-Body Roll? Yes, .. From all the people I have talk to about the Bilstein shock nature. City driving soft through turns, but response very fast. Once you in the back canyon, it tighten up. But , all in all, I would still need to add swaybar. (on order).

would I recommend it so far? YES, if you are look for a comfortable city ride. Still with highend performance in the back canyons.

I will update after my road trip next week.
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Can anyone chime in on how does this compare to OEM Euro Spec?
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Originally Posted by Imola wagon
there is no eibach for SQ5. unless I overlook the eibach website.

Bilstein B8 Sport
part number
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24-145985
rear
24-145992
I've had nothing but horrible experience with Eibach on my supercharged MR2, the Koni yellows blew the eibach off the road in every way!
Old 08-09-2015, 12:39 PM
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I've had nothing but horrible experience with Eibach on my supercharged MR2, the Koni yellows blew the eibach off the road in every way!
I don't know about eibach. I am just a Bilstein fanboy. LOL
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Originally Posted by Imola wagon
So at 400 miles now. I start to have a good idea on the Bilstein/H&R combo setup.

now again.. this is my 2 cent.

The word to use in my book .
-SMOOTH, very smooth ride. would I consider it being soft? No, but rides so much better than OEM suspension. It is more planted to the road..
-Body Roll? Yes, .. From all the people I have talk to about the Bilstein shock nature. City driving soft through turns, but response very fast. Once you in the back canyon, it tighten up. But , all in all, I would still need to add swaybar. (on order).

would I recommend it so far? YES, if you are look for a comfortable city ride. Still with highend performance in the back canyons.

I will update after my road trip next week.
Following this thread to hear back about your road trip. Coming from numerous lowered cars in the past, I'm quite surprised at the ride quality of the SQ5. I've asked my Wife about it and she said she doesn't think it's bad, but I feel its quite bumpy. So the thought of a softer ride is appealing.

Please keep us posted. Thanks!
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Is the ride alot less harsh than stock?
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Originally Posted by nivlek
Is the ride alot less harsh than stock?


YES. 👍


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