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Firehawk 526 · 05-09-2006, 09:12 PM

I can assure you (especially after talking w/Sam Strano) that the Bilsteins are superb for auto-cross but are NOT ideal for DR. Simply put, the dampening rate and spring compression transfer an enormous amount of energy to a "soft" system. I know, and race w/this Bilstein/eibach (SLP option package) setup.

Recommended for DR would be perches/ground control kit w/koni single or double adjustable shocks for the rear. Maybe a 125 or heavier spring, depending on axle weight.

Again, these were recommendations from a well-known, renowned, autocrosser

05-09-2006, 09:12 PM	#15
Firehawk 526 Supporting Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Delmar, DE Posts: 113 iTrader: (0)	I can assure you (especially after talking w/Sam Strano) that the Bilsteins are superb for auto-cross but are NOT ideal for DR. Simply put, the dampening rate and spring compression transfer an enormous amount of energy to a "soft" system. I know, and race w/this Bilstein/eibach (SLP option package) setup. Recommended for DR would be perches/ground control kit w/koni single or double adjustable shocks for the rear. Maybe a 125 or heavier spring, depending on axle weight. Again, these were recommendations from a well-known, renowned, autocrosser __________________ 2002 Pewter Firehawk #526 M6 Bolt-on Only334hp/353tq 2005 EFA Bracket Racing Points Champion 2005 EFA October COTM 2005 FSFB October ROTM www.cardomain.com/memberpage/532717 Car Audio and Electronics, October 2005 issue Last edited by Firehawk 526; 05-09-2006 at 09:58 PM.