Some input on suspension

[TouringBubble]

Guys, would it be worth it to have my Bilsteins re-valved with the somewhat tame springs I currently have? They are 290lb (~5.1k) F and 330lb (~6k) R and slightly progressive. I have fairly stiff roll bars to go with them.

[JohnW8]

The Bilsteins can handle those spring rates already. Are you planning on going to stiffer spring rates?

For the money to revalve a set you could be a long way towards a set of Koni Adjustables
and have the best of both worlds. Firm them up for AutoX and Soften them for the ride
to and from.

OR Drink the anodized Orange Kool-aid that is AST/Moton/JRZ and be lost adjusting shocks like me.

[TouringBubble]

I'm considering because I can get a killer deal on the revalve through my sponsor. Don't want to say the rate here because it's insane.

And the Bilsteins are under dampened currently. It's really noticeable through tighter corners. There is a significant "bounce" under compression. On rebound they seem fine. the OE Evo Bilsteins are a little sifter than the aftermarket Bilstein HD series.

[JohnW8]

Too much compression will make the car chatter over rougher surfaces, is that the bounce you're feeling?

[TouringBubble]

IT's not a chatter ... it;s a rhythmic bounce. I may need you to go for a ride with me. It's easy to replicate in a culdesac. Well ... when the clutch works that is.

[kilgojr]

the Bilsteins are a different build from other shock absorbers and can withstand fairly significant spring rates. Mark and I both have the Bilstein Sport which are made for upgraded sways and stiffer springs. We have 450lb and 650lb and way stiffer sway bars. Granted our car is much less in weight, but still. If you are running the HD then you may want to take a look at the Sports. Otherwise, if you've had them on the car for a couple years, they probably need to be revalved simply from wear. I think the revalving is 50 or 75 bucks per shock from what I have seen. Its less then buying new shocks, and you have to think about the wear you are putting on them.

[rodhx]

I have a set of bilsteins that really need revalving for 700/450 spring rates and I am not above slapping some magnets on the car

[TouringBubble]

Rod, you are welcome to to talk to them, but I don't think you'll get the same deal ...