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Just finished installing my new Bilstein sport/L-Sportline(Eibach sportlines) setup. The Bilsteins had three mounting perchs. I used the top perch for the rear shocks and the middle perch for the front shocks. Here is a before picture.
Took about 4.0 hours to remove and install. That's not including the time it took to put together each shock/spring setup. Here is a poor picture of the stock vs new front setup. The new springs have more coils and are spced closer together.
The drop is about 1". I measured from the centre of the wheel cap to the highest point on the fender lip.
Stock ->15"
new -> 14"
Surprisingly the ride is not as harsh as I was expecting. Handling has obviously improved but hard to say how much better it is. I find the seats are not condusive to spiritted driving, especially if you are of slight frame like myself. Maybe that'll be my next upgrade???