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Bilstein B12 for Xi
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05-08-2014, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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Bilstein B12 for Xi
Hi guys,
I'm wondering if anyone happens to have installed the Bilstein B12 (ProKit). When I did a search most results were for the RWD version but I'm curious about the AWD specific package (http://cart.bilsteinus.com/product/46-180605/188673/AWD). Mainly looking for feedback on ride height and ride quality. I know a number of guys are running Bilstein + Eibach combo but that is through the use of i springs. This package sounds like it does that combo but with pairing specific for XI applications. It could simply be a marketing move and they just packaged the shocks and i springs together to sell. The part numbers between B12 for RWD and AWD are different though. |
02-08-2016, 08:48 PM | #3 |
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Eibach Pro-kit The only thing that should be different for the xi vs i is the front struts are xi specific. It rides pretty damn stiff on the blizzak lm-25 runflats, definitely ditching these for ws80's next year. It rides fine on my summer tires which are 18'' non-rft tires. The handling is freaking awesome compared to stock. [IMG]IMG_1060 by Bryan Kendall, on Flickr[/IMG] |
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Xi and RWD are different part numbers with different parts. Some companies do different springs rates for Xi too. But the front shocks is primarily what is different.
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02-10-2016, 02:01 PM | #6 |
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02-11-2016, 05:53 PM | #7 |
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Looks great def man.
So far what is your biggest gripe about these since the change from stock parts? If any that is...
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02-12-2016, 09:13 AM | #8 |
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Thanks man. The worst thing is the ride with my winter run flats. It's pretty harsh, I hit the internal bump stops probably a few times per week. With non-rft tires, it's much better though.
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