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  1. 17th September 2013, 02:14 PM #11
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    Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks
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  2. 17th September 2013, 04:53 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by benji View Post
    Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks
    Even euro spec ones ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by benji View Post
    I had bilstein on my classic. As said they've way to much rebound, especially for Australian chopped up roads where a bit of compliance is needed.
    I'm guessing you mean the bump valving rather than rebound. You won't feel changes in rebound valving anywhere near as much as bump valving, which is where the harshness comes from.
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    Yep, minimum bump but plenty of rebound damping with air springs... another reason why highly gassed shocks not ideal with EAS...
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    Quote Originally Posted by benji View Post
    Sorry, must correct myself. Bilstein don't make socks
    . I have corrected the spelling now, so no one will notice - until they read your last post...
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  6. 17th September 2013, 07:41 PM #16
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    I'll have you know there's lots of bilstein socks around
    https://www.google.com.au/search?cli...ed=0CDQQvgUoAQ

    So there

    Rebound valving was definately the biggest problem on the classic bilsteins. Bump valving was very linear, which made it okay at high speeds or loaded.

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  7. 17th September 2013, 10:28 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by RR P38 View Post
    All true my friend.

    I have called Bilstein Australia twice about these issues, as each failure occurred, both times I hit the same wall and was asked if the "Car has been off road warranty is void"
    I even made a written complain........No reply.
    As with all complaints of this nature its best for the company to say/do nothing, most people will just go away.
    Fair trading is the best option for sure.
    Through the forum I was just looking to see if there were any similar events with other Bilstein users.
    Bit ordinary that they'd refuse warranty when the car is used for off road, says a lot doesn't it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redandy3575 View Post
    Bit ordinary that they'd refuse warranty when the car is used for off road, says a lot doesn't it.
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    Certainly makes me wary of going that route !

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  9. 21st September 2013, 10:18 AM #19
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    Well,
    I have done a fair bit of research through various forums and found that there is a significant problem with Bilstein shocks.
    When you consider that most people with a four wheel drive dont even head off road the number of failures seem quiet high.

    Design fault?
    I might test this with consumer affairs.
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  10. 21st September 2013, 11:23 AM #20
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    That's the way Id be going, they certainly are not cheap.

    Their strong valving wouldn't help the situation.

    It should also be impossible to overload a shock, as the force of any velocity on the fixings of the shock is regulated by the valving. Infact on road driving should be harder on shockers as the velocities are a lot faster, corrugated roads for example.
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