Stock Sline shocks or Billsteins?

**RS.Fez** · 05-21-2008 02:57 PM

Im not sure what to do......i have H&R springs with stock s-line shocks. I thought it was a good set up, until i rode in my friend's billstein's C/O's...what a difference!

i can get the Billstein shocks shipped for $440.00 US.....but cash is a bit tight right now

Is it worth it?

You guys think i could sell my S-line spring and shocks to subsidize the purchase?

input is appreciated.

**orangelmo** · 05-21-2008 03:35 PM

Get the Billsteins, you definitely won't be dissappointed. Just save up and get them when you can

**Siggiepop** · 05-21-2008 03:53 PM

orangelmo ygpm (sorry for thread jacking)

**headshok2002** · 05-21-2008 06:15 PM

S-line suspension is the same as any other sport suspension... it's nice stuff, though.

I've swapped from 02 sport suspension to bilstein sports, and while handling has definitely improved, I find the ride to be a bit harsh with the bilstein shocks. Not overly rough... but definitely quite stiff. I preferred commuting with my stock setup... Now, the bilstein coilovers (PSS9's) are very adjustable... so you can make them ride comfortably, and then crank them up for a day at the track. Definitely a great option, but quite expensive.

**JackalS4** · 05-21-2008 06:24 PM

Pardon me if i've mistaken something, but are you possibly mixing up coilovers (you mentioned C/O's) with just springs and shocks?

I could be wrong, but if your friend has Bilstein actual coilovers and not just a spring/shock combo, then they should cost 3 times as much as the shocks you quoted and come with springs of their own, height/damping adjustability, and a much stiffer (and arguably a more enjoyable) ride.

I could have missed something but I don't want you to just get Bilstein "shocks" only and not feel any performance difference and feel like you've wasted money.

**evilgabbie** · 05-21-2008 07:38 PM

save the money for something else =)

**mianol** · 05-21-2008 08:56 PM

it all depends on what you really need from the car.....

just my 2c

**butta8** · 05-22-2008 08:01 AM

Just buy my Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, excellent condition!!

**Louis J.** · 05-22-2008 09:33 AM

You can probably get $200 for your stock sport suspension. The $240 difference is very much worth it if you already have H&R springs. Personally, I think the OE sport suspension sucks and I think it's a mistake to put lowering springs to a stock shock, then again, I'm not one to cut corners. If you do it, don't forget to get the car aligned after.