illumina's vs bilstein

Ruckus46Gt

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• Apr 19, 2004

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What should i get i have 3 days to make my mind up. I'm getting my tax return money given to me when my parents get back from vac(they get the check when it comes in ). They shocks and struts will be used with h&r super sport springs

Bilstein(off ebay new for 450 plus shipping)
Illumina's(off ebay 450 shipped)
Tokico blues (275 off ebay shipped)

I do not road track or auto x i just mess around on the street and drag race sometimes

 

Ruckus46Gt

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oh yea extra money goes towards extra mods

 

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Check out thr review section on this site. No bad words about bilstein I forget about the other ones. Bilsteins will last forever That would be my choice. Opinions will likely vary as with anything. Or do a thread search you get lots of imfo that way and it's easy.

 

Ruckus46Gt

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bump

 

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• Apr 19, 2004

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Do your homework or you may be disappointed!

Visit these sites:
corner-carvers.com
Do as they say and search, search and seach till you can't search anymore then you better search some more . Querry Maximum Motorsports while you are there and visit their site & H&R race springs

maximummotorsports.com
http://www.steeda.com/
I'm currently changing the springs for my new Bilsteins to H&R race springs. I'm giving up on the raked look and would perfer performance & handling.

Best of luck!

 

01GT eibach

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I have had both. The Bilsteins are great but ride rougher than the Illuminas. Because of that I prefer the Illuminas, but ... again ... the Bilsteins are a very good product.

 

hognutz

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bilstiens ride on the rough side. they have a better waranty though. the thing I did not like about the illumias is the rears adjust from the top. no easy access. if you want a silky smoth ride to not get the bilstiens. they handle great and you will never bottom out though.

 

mity2

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I bought Bilstein from 01GTEwibach(Thanks for the great deal!!! ), and I must say i love it. But then I don't mind harsh ride either, as my car is pretty much weekend worrier

 

GoldnGT

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A pic says a thousand words for looks... this is my car on the H&R Supersports with Bilstein Shocks and Struts:

Before:

After:

Before:

After:

I personally like the ride quality. And it handles like a new car. I would also suggest getting some CC Plates with this install, as the SuperSports will lower your car a great deal.

Mike

 

GoldnGT

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Oh.. and here is one more after the springs REALLY settled.

Just click on the link... its a high res image.. so you can see it up close.. too large to post.

http://www.swunlimited.net/~ex/P1010021.JPG