Hi Will:

Good meeting you at the meet. I remember you told me the Bilsteins may drop the car about 1/4" over the stock shocks. As you recall, I'm running Eibachs with the stock shock. Why does running Bilsteins lower the car a bit? Do the shocks not extend as far?

Still waiting for my wheels, must be on a real slow boat.

 

Hi there again,

it was def a pleasure to met you last weekend.

to a certain extent, you kind of answered your own question. let me try to explain the best i can.
the valving in the bilsteins are different than the stock shock. these shocks are actually "gas pressured" to provide a consistent rising9damping) rate on any types of road condition. instead of long travel(up-and -down a lot) like the conventional shocks, the bilsteins are designed provide a "lower" look with a purpose. with combination of eibach springs(~1-1.25"), you can get another ~1/8" of aggressive stance.

i hope i did a good job of answering your question. let me know if i can offer more help.

william

 

Thanks for the information. I'll look at replacing my stock one's as soon as they wear out. Keep me posted on the modification's to your car.