Bilstein shocks drop
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I have a set i think it's like 1 inc if remember right
it's pretty easy to figure out there 3 groves and there a thing called a measuring tape
it's pretty easy to figure out there 3 groves and there a thing called a measuring tape
i guess it also depends on the rim size or tire size. just think of it this way, total drop on the bilsteins is like a inch( if i remember right) so pretend that your putting lowering springs that lower one inch. i would say thats like putting eibach lowering spring(1.5 in the front and 1.0 in the rear) so id say the lowest drop would be better since you dont have lowering spring.
wtf *2 and LOL.
Can you do an MS paint explenation on that theory?
If the spring seat is 1 inch lower than on the stock shock, car is lowerd by that, 1 inch.
IF shocks is the only thing changed.
suprafredde
Can you do an MS paint explenation on that theory?
If the spring seat is 1 inch lower than on the stock shock, car is lowerd by that, 1 inch.
IF shocks is the only thing changed.
suprafredde
It's a lever, so yes, the drop may be more than an inch, but it tends to be that.
(guess I'm the only one that gets the question...)
(guess I'm the only one that gets the question...)
What he means is the point where the strut attatches to the suspension is closer to the fulcrum of the suspension arm than the wheel, therefore the wheel moves up and down further than the strut does at any given time.
Also just because he can measure the difference between where the perches are at on the strut doesnt nessessarily mean that one knows which position if any is the same as stock. Cliffnotes, don't be a dick Nash.
Also just because he can measure the difference between where the perches are at on the strut doesnt nessessarily mean that one knows which position if any is the same as stock. Cliffnotes, don't be a dick Nash.
It's called Motion Ratio; the ratio of wheel movement to shock shaft movement. On a MKIV it's (according to a post on SF) .60 front and .72 rear. I have no idea what it is on a MKIII, but it's probably very similar.
Either way, I wouldn't lower it like that on stock springs, it might look cool but handling will suck. Lowering springs are about 30% stiffer than stock to prevent you from constantly bottoming out when you are lowered. Even with that extra 30% they still tend to bottom out when you exit a bumpy corner on the gas (which is the worst time for them to bottom, since it can make you spin out).
Either way, I wouldn't lower it like that on stock springs, it might look cool but handling will suck. Lowering springs are about 30% stiffer than stock to prevent you from constantly bottoming out when you are lowered. Even with that extra 30% they still tend to bottom out when you exit a bumpy corner on the gas (which is the worst time for them to bottom, since it can make you spin out).
This has TROLL all over it!! LOL!! but seriously I have the Bilstein height adjustable shocks on my supra. On stock rims/tires, my front bumper was an "iphone" height from the ground (lowest setting) but theres still a noticeable rake in the stance of the car. This was on stock springs, now i have 2' H&R springs. I'd recommend these springs to anyone with a mkIII looking to get a lower stance without using coilovers. *remember on the mkIII's, the lower your car sits-the more neg. camber there is* so if your worried about rubbing on your fenders, dont fret. My set up is the Bilstein height adjustable shocks(lowest setting), 2' H&R drop springs, with 18' Rota Grid's
sleepyMKIII;1843583 said:
Umm, I have a tire that will prove you wrong that the negative camber it adds will allow it to clear. You have to remember, not EVERYONE has the same tire/wheel set up. I have 275/40/18s in the rear with a +25 offset. It rubbed horribly,at just slightly lower than an inch drop from stock height. On coilovers.
It's about an inc then use term us a tape to figure it out
the groove are spaced about 1 inc I do not recommend the lowest setting the perload of has been mucked wiht and just feels light assed and tend to bounce a bit
some of my last post never made it grr
so you half inc turns to an inc roughly
but again every car is different IE weight and over all sag
the groove are spaced about 1 inc I do not recommend the lowest setting the perload of has been mucked wiht and just feels light assed and tend to bounce a bit
some of my last post never made it grr
so you half inc turns to an inc roughly
but again every car is different IE weight and over all sag
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When I had them on my car the rears were at there lowest and the fronts were at the highest. Was maybe a tad lower than what eibachs drop is and I had eibachs. There not a substitute for lowering springs. But they are good shocks.
sleepyMKIII;1843583 said:
I have Bilsteins on the way from Germany, my springs are being made up now, 50mm lower than original springs so thats petty much the same setup as you. I will be keeping my springs on the centre setting though. How high is your car off the ground? (ground to chassis rail) Thanks.