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bignum
06-09-05, 00:26
right,shockers are knackered so decided to go for the yellow bilsteins all round,now its a uk car and wanted to stay stock height but wondered whether theres any difference in my stock springs compared to the j specs that were fitted to the bilsteins as a factory upgrade cheers bignum.

Nic
06-09-05, 03:46
The J-spec springs are a firmer ride compared to the UK springs so I believe, not sure if there is a difference on the ride height or not. have you already bought the Bilstein shocks?

GadTek
06-09-05, 05:08
Why not just run Tein SS coilovers?

bignum
06-09-05, 16:34
ive heard alot of bad stories about tein units either leeking or wearing so im going to steer clear ,ive made my decision on shocks i just need to know if theres any difference between uk or jap spring on billies cheers.

GadTek
06-09-05, 17:32
Really, I have never heard anything but good things about the Tien units. I am still having trouble deciding which ones to purchase.

bignum
06-09-05, 20:36
oh speak to chris wilson the doctor on here ,he has a skip full of them

Chris Wilson
06-09-05, 20:49
Unless they have altered them quite drastically i'd give them a wide berth. For dampers think Scandinavian only.... Koni, Bilstein, Proflex, Swedish (ONLY) made Ohlins, and a few others that are stratospherically expensive and more for the high end race car market.

Ian R
06-09-05, 20:56
Really, I have never heard anything but good things about the Tien units. I am still having trouble deciding which ones to purchase.

Tiens ain't bad but better if they are rebuildable. I've got Cusco's and on UK roads they are a little harsh. Great handling but will need rebuildable teeth rather than coilovers