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    #1

    Difference between Bilstein, Bilstein HD, Bilstein Sports?

    now i'm a bit confused. can someone explain the differences?
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    Bilstein is just a brand name Bilstein sports and HDs have the same valving, but the HD is designed for stockish ride height and the sports are designed for lowering springs.
    :: PNW Crew ::
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      #3
      I have the bilstein tourings on my car and they are the tits.
      Originally posted by cabriodster87
      "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
      Originally posted by Kershaw
      i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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        #4
        yes bilstein is the brand but some are just labeled "Bilstein for e30" whereas others are "sport" or "HD", are the non labeled ones the "touring" are they softer than the others?

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          yes they are softer. hds are a bit stiffer, the sports are revalved, have a huge piston, and the piston is shorter for using lowering springs with.

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            #6
            Originally posted by ptownTSI View Post
            yes bilstein is the brand but some are just labeled "Bilstein for e30" whereas others are "sport" or "HD", are the non labeled ones the "touring" are they softer than the others?
            Yes, the tourings are for a softer ride. I have them in the front right now and they feel great. You still get the lovering, but the ride feels very responsive, yet won't kick your ass over the bumps. I have eibach springs.
            Originally posted by cabriodster87
            "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
            Originally posted by Kershaw
            i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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              #7
              Originally posted by smonkbmw View Post
              yes they are softer. hds are a bit stiffer, the sports are revalved, have a huge piston, and the piston is shorter for using lowering springs with.
              In fact the piston on Bilstein sports is thinner than most of any e30 front shocks. The thick metal tha comes out from shock is in fact the "pump", bilstein shocks are constructed "upsidedown", so the real piston mounts to the bottom of the insert housing and upper mount is on "bottom" and of the pump.
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              BMW 320i 2d 2.0 m20 -88
              BMW 325i Cabriolet 2.5 m50 -88
              BMW 316i touring 1.6 m40 -90
              BMW 320i 4d 2,2 m54 -01

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                #8
                Originally posted by Rocla View Post
                In fact the piston on Bilstein sports is thinner than most of any e30 front shocks. The thick metal tha comes out from shock is in fact the "pump", bilstein shocks are constructed "upsidedown", so the real piston mounts to the bottom of the insert housing and upper mount is on "bottom" and of the pump.
                my mistake, i forgot on e30s the shocks in front are inserts. i was referring to the ones i had on my e36 without realizing, my mistake.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by smonkbmw View Post
                  my mistake, i forgot on e30s the shocks in front are inserts. i was referring to the ones i had on my e36 without realizing, my mistake.
                  They're probably the same way too.

                  All Bilstein shocks are gas charged. Not that that's all that important to you guys, but I'll throw it out there.

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