Bilstein Rebuilt for stiffer springs - LotusTalk

stubble88 · 03-04-2009, 08:26 PM

For Auto-cross use.
Im thinking the most economical way to get stiffer springs and higher valving is to just rebuild the stock track pack Bilsteins and get stiffer springs.

Has anyone tried this?

would it be a good idea?

shay2nak · 03-04-2009, 08:45 PM

BWR has springs

stubble88 · 03-04-2009, 09:00 PM

I dont see springs on their website.

shay2nak · 03-04-2009, 09:40 PM

that's weird...just looked. Well, they're Hypersport springs. Same length as stock springs 8" front, 10" back. THey're 325/450, IIRC. Call them up.

I was going to buy them, but I'm looking for these springs, but an inch shorter for each.

fitfan · 03-04-2009, 09:50 PM

if your going to run modified i would think there would be better modified options?

John Stimson · 03-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitfan

if your going to run modified i would think there would be better modified options?

But if the Bilsteins are rebuildable, then rebuilding them is a far cheaper option than any of the adjustable shocks available for the Elise. You can get non-adjustable Bilsteins re-valved for under $250 for the whole set.

stubble88 · 03-10-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stimson

But if the Bilsteins are rebuildable, then rebuilding them is a far cheaper option than any of the adjustable shocks available for the Elise. You can get non-adjustable Bilsteins re-valved for under $250 for the whole set.

yes, that is the point, to save $$
actually the track pack bilsteins are very well built shocks, their just a little on the soft side.
So getting them re valved to handle a spring rate of 400/550 and spending under $1k is a great option, I think.

The guys at Bilstein also told me that the adjustable shocks in the current state should be able to handle this higher spring rate.
But getting them re valved would give me more adjust ability options.

monkeyboo · 07-21-2009, 04:32 PM

Any luck on the rebuilt and Stiff springs?

shay2nak · 07-22-2009, 09:24 AM

a couple peeps looking into Ohlins springs...

Randy Chase · 07-22-2009, 09:57 AM

For what it is worth, I just had Bilstein rebuild my shocks on the Noble and replace the springs. They did them in a short time frame and finished it this morning. I am very pleased with the work they did and the pricing.

robains · 07-22-2009, 10:06 AM

What was the final price for a rebuild?

Rob

03-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
stubble88 car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 242	Bilstein Rebuilt for stiffer springs For Auto-cross use. Im thinking the most economical way to get stiffer springs and higher valving is to just rebuild the stock track pack Bilsteins and get stiffer springs. Has anyone tried this? would it be a good idea? __________________ 1993 Mazda RX7 R1 2009 Scion XD 2007 Lotus Exige S arctic Silver, lsd, track pack, touring, FOR SALE

03-04-2009, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,045	BWR has springs __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

03-04-2009, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
stubble88 car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 242	I dont see springs on their website. __________________ 1993 Mazda RX7 R1 2009 Scion XD 2007 Lotus Exige S arctic Silver, lsd, track pack, touring, FOR SALE

03-04-2009, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,045	that's weird...just looked. Well, they're Hypersport springs. Same length as stock springs 8" front, 10" back. THey're 325/450, IIRC. Call them up. I was going to buy them, but I'm looking for these springs, but an inch shorter for each. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

03-04-2009, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,089	if your going to run modified i would think there would be better modified options? __________________ Driving it around!

07-21-2009, 04:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
monkeyboo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 21	Any luck on the rebuilt and Stiff springs?

07-22-2009, 09:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,045	a couple peeps looking into Ohlins springs... __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

07-22-2009, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	For what it is worth, I just had Bilstein rebuild my shocks on the Noble and replace the springs. They did them in a short time frame and finished it this morning. I am very pleased with the work they did and the pricing. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

07-22-2009, 10:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,820	What was the final price for a rebuild? Rob __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

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