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anyone do neuspeed/bilstein grooved shocks/struts w/ OEM sport springs? good ride and/or height?

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Old 02-28-2006, 08:07 AM
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anyone do neuspeed/bilstein grooved shocks/struts w/ OEM sport springs? good ride and/or height?
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Default yes but Ill probably get some springs to lower it a bit more.

theres alot less dive when you brake and shift. and its much better around the corners
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Default Yes, bilstein sport groved with oem sport spring, sorry no pics to post,

I went two groves below stock, like the hight, dropped it about 1 inch i think, and the ride is still good, I didn't want something to firm.
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mine are all on the lowest perch by the way
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Default Yep, see my pic poster.

I plan on switching to Vogtlands this spring. I'm set up just like cj, NeuBils on the lowest perches. Tight two finger gap all around, slight forward rake.
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Default I've got neu/bils on lowest perch. Ride is perfect for me.

I also didn't want the ride to stiff, especially when you go get the lower aspect ratio with the 17 or 18 inch tires. It is just on the limit of what I would consider a comfortable ride.
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Default Perch Settings....

If you want your car to sit level, lower the back clips down 2 notches (5mm each). And lower the front one down only 1 notch (10mm) otherwise with 2 notches in the front you will have a forward rake.

Overall they ride good, after 25k miles or so the ride will become a bit harsh (common for Bilsteins)
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you dont like the rake?
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