Bilstein Shocks

[GNX243]

Bilsteins stock?

I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you already have em', might as well give them a try before moving on to something else. There's a reason they were standard on the GNX....

Are you saying Bilsteins are the OEM??? I changed the shocks on my GNX to Bilsteins about '98 when TBN found a price of $230 shipped. If Bilstein was OEM, there is a difference in design because the ride is certainly different.

 

[blackmonte]

So in your opinion better or worse?87-turbo did you get a chance to try them out yet?

 

[GNX243]

What is the correct part number for the Bilsteins?

Thanks
Jack

Back in '98 the Bilstein homepage listed the shock selection for the car as
B36-0940 (front) and B46-0929 (rear). Can't say whether the number has changed because the Bilstein site (www.BilsteinShocks.com) is not responding at the moment.

 

[cchilly]

I just double checked the Bilstein site. The part numbers I posted earlier are correct.

F4-B36-0949-H0 and F4-B46-0929-H0

 

[87Turbo-TWE4]

So in your opinion better or worse?87-turbo did you get a chance to try them out yet?

I'm having them installed Sunday so I'll post up monday about the results.

 

[JRC86GN]

I just double checked the Bilstein site. The part numbers I posted earlier are correct.

F4-B36-0949-H0 and F4-B46-0929-H0

thanks for the info
Jack

 

[scojack_2001]

Bilstiens are nice. My boss has a WE4 with them. Rides nice, but a little too hard for me. Still a great shock though. I have the KYB GR2s on my 86 all around. Rides real nice. Not hard, not soft. Some mild suspension upgrades as well. They are working well for me on the street and at the track.:smile:

 

[whitecobra98]

I just double checked the Bilstein site. The part numbers I posted earlier are correct.

F4-B36-0949-H0 and F4-B46-0929-H0

yes they are...im staring at a set in my garage waiting to go on the GN saturday

 

[510TURBO]

bilsteins baby

bilsteins all the way around. now let me ask you, do you want a sloppy car going up the street? or do you want a stiff car going up the street? ok, thank you.

 

[87Turbo-TWE4]

bilsteins all the way around. now let me ask you, do you want a sloppy car going up the street? or do you want a stiff car going up the street? ok, thank you.

I want a comfortable car going up the street not a stiff ride.

 

[Silver Fox]

I just replaced some brand new (probably 50 miles on them) Gabriel Ultras with Bilsteins.

I haven't driven the car yet, but will post up the comparison between the Gabriel Ultras and the Bilsteins.

Rob

I finally drove the car today for the first time since installing the Bilsteins. The car rides terrific - better than it ever has for me. The quality of the ride compared to the brand new Gabriel Ultras I took off is far better. I would highly recommend the Bilsteins.

Now for new body bushings....

Rob

 

[Rell87]

Are you guys going with the single adjustable or double?

 

[510TURBO]

then go by a lexus or a cadi, lol

 

[blackmonte]

I thought Buicks were in the same category? Fast with class

 

[maddog360]

??? to those of you that mentioned a harsh ride.. I would like to know tire sizes you are running. thanks. I intend on the bilsteins but i'm currently running 215 65R15/ front and 245 60R15/ rear

 

[Silver Fox]

??? to those of you that mentioned a harsh ride.. I would like to know tire sizes you are running. thanks. I intend on the bilsteins but i'm currently running 215 65R15/ front and 245 60R15/ rear

Mine rides nice with 17s on it.

 

[87Turbo-TWE4]

After originally posting this thread, I decided to sell the Bils and get some KYB GR2's. I couldn't be happier with the ride. Not too soft and not too harsh. Just right for my liking. And they were only $85 for all four through tirerack. Just my two cents.

 

[scojack_2001]

After originally posting this thread, I decided to sell the Bils and get some KYB GR2's. I couldn't be happier with the ride. Not too soft and not too harsh. Just right for my liking. And they were only $85 for all four through tirerack. Just my two cents.

Mine is the exact same way. Glad to hear you like them. With some mild suspension upgrades, it'll handle pretty well and 60' pretty good too.

 

[maddog360]

Well.. I decided on the Bilsteins. I couldnt be happier! Huge difference..thanks

 

[TurboV]

sco jack 2001 x2. I have to agree 100%. Good mix of handling and a nice ride.