 Seeking opinions for front strut replacement, KYB, Bilstein or others |
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| bobhasissues |
 Apr 14 2009, 12:01 PM
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seemingly endless issues with my 914  Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 7,532 Region Association: None  |
Are the Bilstein front struts worth $300 more in performance gains than KYB's for a weekend driver, not used for AX. What is the best replacement given the use of this car? Opinions please.
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| MDG |
Apr 14 2009, 02:16 PM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
I have had both - If it's based on dollars I'd take Sachs/Boge over KYB; if dollars don't come into play I'd take (and currently use) Bilstein over both the others. Even for just bombing around on the weekends, the Bilsteins are worth it to me. And yes, you will notice a difference.
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| charliew |
Apr 15 2009, 09:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I have bought some bilsteins that the part number shows to be in both the 914 and 911. The only thing is the gas struts I am familiar with are under pressure when they or out of the car and these are not under pressure. They are firm to compress and pull out but that is all. Did I get screwed again by someone just getting rid of his junk?
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| 914Sixer |
Apr 16 2009, 06:11 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,005 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region 
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KYB are VERY STIFF.
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