Bilstein Height-Adjustable Shocks [Archive]

R8D R

31-03-2010, 10:59 AM

hey guys,

when i bought my dc2r the previous owner had installed Bilstein heigh adjustable shocks.

just wondering if anyone has used these? are they any good? anyone know how adjustable the height is?

thanks

vtecing

31-03-2010, 04:29 PM

never heard of height adjustable shocks b4..

theyre not coilovers?

R8D R

31-03-2010, 04:47 PM

nope they are shocks..

look here.. apparently they are a new series or something

http://www.prerunnermaniac.com/News/Prerunner-Maniac-Blog/New-Bilstein-Height-Adjustable-5100-Series-Shocks.php

CoZZm0

31-03-2010, 05:49 PM

There is a circlip on the shock body that you can see in the pic with the "grooves" that traps the lower spring seat. This "circlip" is moved up/down to adjust the height. Basically its like a coilover, just no thread, only preset "steps" in the height.

R8D R

01-04-2010, 02:50 PM

There is a circlip on the shock body that you can see in the pic with the "grooves" that traps the lower spring seat. This "circlip" is moved up/down to adjust the height. Basically its like a coilover, just no thread, only preset "steps" in the height.

so you guys think they are any good? ive noticed its a very stiff ride

Limbo

01-04-2010, 03:14 PM

Bilstien are apparently very good shocks.

T.I.X

12-04-2010, 04:02 PM

i had the B12 tuning kit on my golf gti..it really handle well