Bilstein PSS9 Coilvers Reviews anyone?
#16
Originally Posted by Mussel Kar
Another PSS9 question. Will the car bottom out on real hard turns (think track) if it is lowered to something like GT3 ride height?
#17
I just spoke to a tech at Bilstein. He said the PSS9's for PSM are constantly changing their damping rates as they read vehicle speed, acceleration/deceleration, cornering input, etc. In sport mode they do so at an even faster rate. By comparison, he said once you set the 9-way adjustables you're stuck with that setting no matter what the coonditions....
#19
Originally Posted by Mussel Kar
Thanks. Is installing them something I could do myself? Sway bars too?
#20
I just had PASM-compatible PSS9s installed and I'm very pleased with the results. My shop was able to dial in the exact ride height I was looking for and I'm very impressed with the ride. The standard mode is a bit stiffer than stock but it is a much more solid ride especially through corners. The sports mode also seems to be a bit more stiff. I am very impressed with the improvement in ride - I can't wait to get it back on the track.
#21
Originally Posted by barthu
I just had PASM-compatible PSS9s installed and I'm very pleased with the results. My shop was able to dial in the exact ride height I was looking for and I'm very impressed with the ride. The standard mode is a bit stiffer than stock but it is a much more solid ride especially through corners. The sports mode also seems to be a bit more stiff. I am very impressed with the improvement in ride - I can't wait to get it back on the track.
#22
I won't be able to give you a full report until I get it back on the track but there is a noticable difference on the street. My wife also drives the car but doesn't drive as aggressively as I do. She too noticed the difference. I'm not quite sure how to describe the condition in technical terms, but the car doesn't lean nearly as much in turns and the dampening/adjustment to the road feels more connected. Overall, it feels more solidly planted to the road. I REALLY like this upgrade. Feel free to ask me specific questions and I'll try to answer to the best of my ability.
#24
Thanks Sharkster - I appreciate the word suggestion Yes, much more compliant. Thanks for making the recommendation and for the great service with installing them.
I just got back from a canyon drive and I am even more please with the ride. I may be overstating things a bit, but it's almost a completely different car. I couldn't be happier!
I just got back from a canyon drive and I am even more please with the ride. I may be overstating things a bit, but it's almost a completely different car. I couldn't be happier!
#25
Originally Posted by barthu
Thanks Sharkster - I appreciate the word suggestion Yes, much more compliant. Thanks for making the recommendation and for the great service with installing them.
I just got back from a canyon drive and I am even more please with the ride. I may be overstating things a bit, but it's almost a completely different car. I couldn't be happier!
I just got back from a canyon drive and I am even more please with the ride. I may be overstating things a bit, but it's almost a completely different car. I couldn't be happier!
#27
I just got mine done today at lucent. the ride feels slightly stiffer than stock but it rides over bumps much better. in sport mode on the freeway my car used to bounce but with the pss9 that went away. the pss9s are very smooth even on bad roads and make zero noise so far. whatever sloppiness there was on the oem suspension is gone as these seemed to have tightened up everything. overall a huge improvement.