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Bilstein struts for SVX?
I stumbled on these pics. Any thoughts?
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
These are probably emptied OEM struts with Bilstein cartridges and... stickers
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Is this image helpful in identifying what is going on here? Were we aware of bilstein inserts being available?
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Mike, if you pull an insert out and give them the specs I'm sure there is a bilstein which fits. Whether or not they ever marketed one as fitting the SVX is another question.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Interesting. I see.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Penske Racing shocks are another option for inserts. I would suspect that WRX front inserts would work or be easily adapted for the rears. only difference i could find was the top threaded portion but that would be easily adapted if making a batch. Extended and compressed lengths are the same. Rebound and dampening would be different but that can be customized based on oil and seals.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Will the Penske or Bilstein inserts handle higher spring rates than the Koni's?
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
The Bilstein inserts can be had in any valving you desire for any spring rate, but pretty much need to be set up by Bilstein or a qualified service center. Penskes can be revalved by the end user quite easily for any spring rate. 200 lbs to 2000 lbs...no problem.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Do we have any part numbers from either of them for this?
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
What Bob said on spring rates. No there aren't any part numbers I know of for either but both companies "should in theory be able to make them if they have all the info they need as I already stated. Penske is somewhat local and a whole lot easier to deal with as they speak the same language as we do. Granted they would probably cost more but for a true custom race proven suspension you can't go wrong with 'em. Just be prepared to pay for what you get.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Hmm i just picked up 4 complete struts to swap in this summer, maybe i will have to do some calling in the next month or so.
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Buy those now .
Bilsteins were available in Japan for the SVX. I have a picture of a JDM car with a Bilstein decal on the front bumper
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Re: Bilstein struts for SVX?
Over the years there have been a number of Liberty/Legacy models sold in Aust that come with the Bilstein units.
Harvey.
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