Anyone tried the Bilstein Suspension Kit for the Octy vRS?

kennyhkw · 28-02-2004, 02:05

Alright Chaps

Need some advice on a decent suspension setup and the Bilsteins Sprintline kit takes my fancy.

It would be much appreciated if anyone can give me an opinion on the kit if they have experienced it. Ride comfort, ground clearance, handling etc.

I'm open to suggestions if there is better kits out there!

Cheers

Kenny

**TaviaRS** · 28-02-2004, 08:08

For my money, KW V3 or if they do one the Bilstein PSS9. the KW3s are awesome.

Jimmy · 28-02-2004, 13:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

For my money, KW V3 or if they do one the Bilstein PSS9. the KW3s are awesome.

I think it all boils down to what you want out of a suspension set-up and how much you're prepared to pay for it. If you do alot of track days to justify full adjustability etc then the KW3's or PSS9's would be the ones to go for I suppose. However, you will pay for it.... allow at least a grand incl fitting if not more.

Personally, I couldn't justify spending that amount just on suspension so the Bilstein Sprintline kit is probably a good compromise. A quick look didn't bring up a listing for the vRS but would guess it would cost at least half as much fitted compared to the KW3's. I'd also be interested to get any feedback from anyone who's fitted the Billies cos 'if' I change mine in the not too distant future then this would probably be the route I'd go.

MonkeyHanger · 28-02-2004, 14:30

Jimmy, i can't find a PSS9 kit for the Octy RS, however, the general price seems to be the same, if not more than KW3's..

I'll keep looking.

shugz · 28-02-2004, 15:53

Hi All,

I have just ordered upon recommendation by my local VAG performance centre (Star Performance) a set of Bilstein Sports shockers (actually, I got them from one of our members). He recommended these as they are the same as fitted to his S3, keeping standard springs on. That fits my bill as my Octy is going nowhere near a track just fast road use. In addition, I was also recommended NOT to lower the car any lower than the standard Octy vRS ride height.

I should be getting them this week sometime and they should be fitted not long after.I'll post my thoughts if you're interested after they are fitted and I have been for a drive.

Cheers
Hugh

fivepint · 01-03-2004, 09:32

Hi Hugh will be very interested in your report

if poss can you post up a price and part numbers too

Cheers

Fergal

shugz · 01-03-2004, 09:50

Hi Fergal,

When they are on and i have been for a drive I'll let you know how the Bilsteins affect the car. For part nos try:

http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/...PartType=SUB01

If this link doesn't work the spec is as follows:

Bilstein Sports Shockers
Front: VN3-4283 £129.64 each
Rear: BE3-2543 £75.68 each

Hope this info helps,

Cheers
Hugh

fivepint · 01-03-2004, 10:51

thanks Hugh

kennyhkw · 02-03-2004, 00:24

Demon Tweeks are doin the Bilstein Sprintline Kit for £395 all in!

28-02-2004, 02:05	#1
kennyhkw Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone tried the Bilstein Suspension Kit for the Octy vRS? Alright Chaps Need some advice on a decent suspension setup and the Bilsteins Sprintline kit takes my fancy. It would be much appreciated if anyone can give me an opinion on the kit if they have experienced it. Ride comfort, ground clearance, handling etc. I'm open to suggestions if there is better kits out there! Cheers Kenny

28-02-2004, 08:08	#2
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28-02-2004, 14:30	#4
MonkeyHanger BANNED Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Anywhere but here Posts: 8,781 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jimmy, i can't find a PSS9 kit for the Octy RS, however, the general price seems to be the same, if not more than KW3's.. I'll keep looking.

28-02-2004, 15:53	#5
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 338 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi All, I have just ordered upon recommendation by my local VAG performance centre (Star Performance) a set of Bilstein Sports shockers (actually, I got them from one of our members). He recommended these as they are the same as fitted to his S3, keeping standard springs on. That fits my bill as my Octy is going nowhere near a track just fast road use. In addition, I was also recommended NOT to lower the car any lower than the standard Octy vRS ride height. I should be getting them this week sometime and they should be fitted not long after.I'll post my thoughts if you're interested after they are fitted and I have been for a drive. Cheers Hugh

01-03-2004, 09:50	#7
shugz Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 338 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Fergal, When they are on and i have been for a drive I'll let you know how the Bilsteins affect the car. For part nos try: http://www.needforspeed.co.uk/pages/...PartType=SUB01 If this link doesn't work the spec is as follows: Bilstein Sports Shockers Front: VN3-4283 £129.64 each Rear: BE3-2543 £75.68 each Hope this info helps, Cheers Hugh

02-03-2004, 00:24	#9
kennyhkw Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Glasgow Posts: 133 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Demon Tweeks are doin the Bilstein Sprintline Kit for £395 all in!