shwndh

For the past month I thought I had a bent wheel, out out of balance wheel, misalignment, improper tire pressure, you name it. All because I wasn't used to the stiffness of the Bilstein shocks. I had all that other stuff I mentioned above checked and corrected and the car handles great! But I just commute to work everyday and act up every once in a while and I think these shocks are way too stiff. I feel like I'm driving a 7000lb Mac Truck not a refined Audi. I expected to feel the road more but these things don't even feel like I have shocks and springs.

Is there something I can do to get these softened up a bit? Or should I just bite the bullet and get another shock set like the Koni's?

Shep 1.8T

did you ride in other peoples set up before you bought?

Liam in Montreal

well if the car is just driven to work, why did you change suspension in the first place?

shwndh

New Wheels

Shep 1.8T

going around those things fast is a lot of fun in a lowered car.

Ishikawajima HAI!

Hit me an e-mail if you want.

shwndh

No. Didn't know anyone locally with that set-up. Got a good deal on the HR/Bilstein combo.

Shep 1.8T

how far do you have the car down. When you lower that thing evrything almost has to be that stiff. Take a ride in other folks cars if you can. The only time you may find a problem is if your FWD like me. Btw, where are you?

shwndh

The reason I lowered the car was for handling and to reduce the gap with the new wheels. But even one of my local installers told me that the Bilsteins are too stiff for most peoples tast that he does. I'm not a race car driver but I do go get my quarter mile times so I like to drive. But I also like to listen to CD's with out skiping all the d*mn time.

Marcalucci

soft. I now regret not getting the Bilsteins. The OEM sport shocks are pure luxury in city driving but can get overpowered when driving fast down twisty back roads.