Shock absorbers
 

Has antbody figured out how to fit bilstein shocks to an SVX?

bk

Re: Shock absorbers
 

Never mind, I've figured out how to do it..

Re: Shock absorbers
 

Please share! :)

I'm trying to decide what to do the next time I replace my shocks. I've got AMR shocks on one SVX, and stock on the other.

Was it hard getting the bilstein's on?

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I haven't actually done it.

Bilstein doesn't make shocks/struts for the SVX, but they do make 'em for the WRX, and turns out that the WRX stuff can be installed on the SVX with a bit of fiddle.

I say again, I haven't actually done this, I read about it on the internet, it must be true...

Re: Shock absorbers
 

K-Staff in Japan has two Bilstein solutions:

1) Inserts into OEM strut casing
2) Full coilovers

Both bolt in. You will have to try their web page.

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https://k-staffcar.amebaownd.com/ or http://www.k-staff.net/

I hope you can read Japanese.

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Been wishing I could speak Japanese for near a week now, still no go..:)

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I ended up using Koni inserts with the following Zoom lowering srprings - dropped about 1.5" to 2"

https://www.jauce.com/auction/w230490678

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I don't think spring rate or sagging is the problem with my car, I think the struts alone are the problem.
I live 20 miles up a mountain am very experienced mountain driver. One local tricky bit is approach to a local bridge, closing downhill right turn, final twist is narrow bridge entrance while turn continues to close. Transition from downhill to flat, pavement goes from asphalt to cement, at about 7/10 the SVX crashes down on all 4 corners. (the one time I tried it). Yet in "normal" driving, where suspension uses maybe 2/3 of it's travel, everything is fine. I suspect OEM shocks have lost pressure...