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Just installed Bilstein inserts in Boge
Well I have had a set of Bilstein HD inserts sitting in the garage for about 6 months just never had time to get to it. I had done my usual amount of research on what had to be done and today I decided to do it. I can't believe how easy this was. From start to finish it took me just under 2 hours total for both sides. Everything removed easily and went back together just fine. I did the "tilt" method rather than removing the strut housing. My 83SC now has fresh Bilstein Sports in the rear and HD up front. Next will be replacing my 20/18mm sway bars with 22/21mm which will be happening next month. Well I'm off for a spirited jaunt!!
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08-27-2005, 09:40 AM
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Excellent! I'm sure the car feels much better now.
Have fun with the sway bars. They're a pain in the arse. |
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08-27-2005, 10:07 AM
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Cool. I am looking at doing the same job in a month or so.
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Rick,
I'll be shipping the 22mm swaybar next week, just as soon as I receive the funds. What size torsions are you running front/rear? It's neat to hear that you're making strides on the suspension upgrades! Cheers,
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My torsion bars are stock for now. I thought I would upgrade shocks and sways first and then torsion bars after I get some seat time. After taking the car for a spin today it really feels much better than the 108,000 mile Boges they replaced. MMastro I was hoping the funds would have been there today but apparently not. That's O.K. as I have time and when I receive the bar I will clean and paint it before installing.
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Rick,
Check arrived today! bar/bushings will go out monday on my lunch hour. Mike
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Good job! I'll be doing the same project this fall except that I'm using Boge struts in the front.
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rfuerst911sc...dude why are you having all the fun by yourself ? PM me and I can lend a wrench on your bar bushing install. It will be practice for mine next.
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Seeeu911 PM has been sent I can use the help.
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler . |
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