964 suspension mods H&R or Bilstein

[dougn1]

i'm trying to deciide whiat to use for a street set-up. i want to lower but not excessive and i don't want a harsh choppy ride. i'm looking at H&R complete set-up or H&R or Eibach springs with Bilstein shocks. quality wise ...how do the H&Rs compare to the Bilsteins?

also the car has only 55000 miles. i was told the original shocks should be worn out at that milage but i'm not sure i believe it. they don't seem worn out but i have nothing to compare to so i can't really tell

[Rick Lee]

If you go with the Bilstein PSS-9's, they come with lowering springs attached and they have a damper adj. screw for street or track harshness. If you go with Bilstein HD's, they cost less than half what the PSS-9's do, but then you'll have to "spring" another $350 or so for H&R or Eibach springs. Still, that's a lot cheaper than the PSS-9 setup. PSS-9's are really overkill for a street setup. They're nice, but they ain't cheap. I have Bilstein HD's and H&R's on my 993 and it's just right. Springs came on the car and shocks ran me $1000 delivered. I DIY'ed the install and then paid $300 for the alignment.

[Az911]

Are Bilstein HD's for the 964 threaded like they are for the 993?

[dougn1]

good question...that's another cool feature of the H&R coil overs, they are threaded for spring preload

[project935]

Not the right forum, but since this topic is active ...

I have a set of new 964 C2/C4 front/rear Bilstein HDs and H&R Sport springs I'm looking to sell - I don't need them anymore.



First $1200+shipping takes them.

If interested, shoot me a PM

[project935]

Originally posted by Az911
Are Bilstein HD's for the 964 threaded like they are for the 993?

Yes ... see the pic above.

[Eli K]

have you considered going with KONI shocks/H&R springs set up?
The whole set up will run you less than a grand...

[dougn1]

yes i just don't know anything about the konis. i know the bilsteins are well made and i think they have modern (no too much high speed compression) valving

[10zz964]

I have H&R and bilsteins on my (like the picture above) I think they are great and much better than stock set up, stiffer than stock but not too bad.

[Jeff Alton]

I also had the ones pictured on a 964 a while back. They are great! Not sure I would spend the money on the Pss9 set up....

Jeff

[project935]

Set-up above still available ... $1000+shipping ... firm.

[GaryR]

Sent you an email 935..

[project935]

You have a e-mail reply ...

[GaryR]

A sad one.. LOL..

Thanks anyway 935!

[craig001]

A couple of q's. Since the upper mounts for the struts are not pictured does the set-up come with them and the lower adjusters and seats? Will you sell just the front or rears? TIA.

[GaryR]

Let me help.. Sold (not to me!)

[Pete000]

You need to re use the spring mounts from the stock Boge units. I just did the swap and the car looks and rides sweet. The Bilstiens are threaded for alignment. I picked up my shocks for $650.00 new and the springs on ebay also new for $200.00