bilstein 8 mr vs 9 mr

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Feb 17, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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is there any difference between bilstein on the 8 mr and on the 9 mr? springs? struts?

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Feb 17, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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not at all...
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I have one front broken evo 8 MR shock... what should I do/?
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Feb 17, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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there is a difference, the rear struts of the IX MR is lowered compared to the VIII MR for better handling.
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there is a difference, the rear struts of the IX MR is lowered compared to the VIII MR for better handling.
Really? This is great news.
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there is a difference, the rear struts of the IX MR is lowered compared to the VIII MR for better handling.
So the EVO9 bilsteins wont fit into an EVO8 .. darn I was looking at upgrading my suspension with an EVO9 Bilstein suspension
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will the MR struts/shocks fit the RS?
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Mar 4, 2007 | 06:04 AM
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So the EVO9 bilsteins wont fit into an EVO8 .. darn I was looking at upgrading my suspension with an EVO9 Bilstein suspension
I think if you put the entire 9 suspension on, you will have no problems. This difference would only cause problems if you were just replacing one...
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Yup
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I think if you put the entire 9 suspension on, you will have no problems. This difference would only cause problems if you were just replacing one...
Ah ok .. thanks for the answer

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very nice, I'll update after I install my '06 bilsteins.
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so will the Bilsteins fit on the RS?
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so will the Bilsteins fit on the RS?
yup i have them on mine with swift springs
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yup i have them on mine with swift springs

do you have pics? how is the ride?
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