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Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« on: 02 January 2011, 09:31:07 »
Anyone used Billie b4 shocks? Will be with 30mill drop, I guess they take the lower ride hight ok. Web site says they do. Any one used them? Or shall I stick with lsc gm shocks?
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2011, 10:18:52 »
Yeap very good in my opinion x
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #2 on: 02 January 2011, 10:52:13 »
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Yeap very good in my opinion x
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Not too firm? Is my concern.  TB has irmscher springs with gm shocks on the front of his mv6 and the ride is fine in that. So guessing irmscher springs will suit my taste and b4's will improve on oe ride quality....?
« Last Edit: 02 January 2011, 10:52:51 by chrisgixer »
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #3 on: 02 January 2011, 11:00:19 »
Happy with the B4's on mine...   :y
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #4 on: 02 January 2011, 11:19:32 »
Anyone wanna sell me a set of Irmscher springs ::)

Mr Gixer, you would hate them, sell them to me! :P
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #5 on: 02 January 2011, 11:31:04 »
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Anyone used Billie b4 shocks? Will be with 30mill drop, I guess they take the lower ride hight ok. Web site says they do. Any one used them? Or shall I stick with lsc gm shocks?

Have them on mine from Daz :y :y. and very happy with them the drop is just right. The ride is more  informative than the normal set up but i like it and have not had a problem with it.  I have had it fully loaded and not had any problems . It,s been the best thing that i have  done to the car.....Thanks Daz....Darth lives on ;D ;D.  I have shocked a few Saxo,s on the A46 roundabout since having them fitted...which was nice ;) ;)
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #6 on: 02 January 2011, 11:31:35 »
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Anyone wanna sell me a set of Irmscher springs ::)

Mr Gixer, you would hate them, sell them to me! :P

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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #7 on: 02 January 2011, 19:45:45 »
very happy with B4's on mine, just need to sort rear wishbone bush  :) :y
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #8 on: 02 January 2011, 19:47:48 »
I rate B4's as the best standard shock for the Omega, price is good (call balance motorsport for OOF discount) and the irmscher springs work well
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #9 on: 02 January 2011, 23:58:56 »
Where are you ordering your bits from Chris?
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #10 on: 03 January 2011, 00:52:36 »
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Where are you ordering your bits from Chris?
balance motor sport afaik.
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #11 on: 03 January 2011, 05:07:46 »
The one thing I've learned over the years is to buy a matched set of shocks and springs... don't buy shock A and spring C if shock A has been matched with spring B. If you know a friend who has had a good experience with Irmscher's springs and shocks I'd say stick with that. I wouldn't go matching Billy shocks with Irmscher's springs. But, I would use Billy's matched or recommended spring with their shock. I hope this makes sense. The only time I'd start mixing and matching would be if I knew the poundage per inch of the spring and how a shock is valved. Otherwise you could end up either with not the result you wanted or end up shortening the life of your shock... not something I'd want if I was spending £££'s on new suspension.

I hope this helps.
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Re: Bilstein b4 shocks (and irmscher springs)
« Reply #12 on: 03 January 2011, 09:01:33 »
I've got them, also have KYB. Bilstein are definitely a better option. Firmer ride though
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