Bilstein PSS9 NOT what I expected. .
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I was gonna note that Solo II Evo's alignment settings are pretty aggressive and very auto-x oriented. You might want to go for something a little more mild depending on what you use your car for.
A drop of .75 inches up front and .5 inches in the rear with the Whiteline kit is a great starting point. Not slammed by any means, but you still have great geometry and plenty of strut travel left.
- Andrew
A drop of .75 inches up front and .5 inches in the rear with the Whiteline kit is a great starting point. Not slammed by any means, but you still have great geometry and plenty of strut travel left.
- Andrew
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Hey guys, first of all yes, I did search, I actually searched for MONTHS until I decided to purchase the PSS9... well finally got them installed in my car, lowered about 1cm all around, took the car for a spin and the car does not handle as it used to, even in the hardest setting (1) it feels "unsafe" if you know what I mean... I also installed a set of new tires, falken azenis stock size, coming from the OEM potenzas, those tires might have something to do with the loss of performance...
Anyways, if anybody can help me out, what can I do to make the car ride better (like it used to on stock KYB's) besides selling the PSS9's??
Are the springs the same front and rear? because they looked the same so I just installed them randomly. . . I really liked the way the car handled before, only reason I changed suspension was because 2 struts were blown.
I find it hard to believe that such an expensive suspension (pss9) can not perform like the stock KYB's I must admit that the ride is nicer for city driving in the soft settings, but I miss the security the stock suspension gave me in spirited drives... thanks for any help I can get
Anyways, if anybody can help me out, what can I do to make the car ride better (like it used to on stock KYB's) besides selling the PSS9's??
Are the springs the same front and rear? because they looked the same so I just installed them randomly. . . I really liked the way the car handled before, only reason I changed suspension was because 2 struts were blown.
I find it hard to believe that such an expensive suspension (pss9) can not perform like the stock KYB's I must admit that the ride is nicer for city driving in the soft settings, but I miss the security the stock suspension gave me in spirited drives... thanks for any help I can get
I enjoy my Bilsteins for their ride quality, but when it comes to performance, they are far from delivering. It should come as no surprise then, that I try not to avoid bumps; the more I hit, the softer the shocks become, and the nicer the ride becomes. On another note, I just recently picked up a set of JIC FLT-TARs for 1350.00 shipped brand new in sealed box! Talk about a deal! My FLT-A2s on my Supra were like 2000.00, though I have had them nearly a decade, they still seem to be like new. Can't say that for Bilsteins which seems to riot regardless of use.
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All I've read about the PSS9 is that they lower the car a bit too much and they are a bit too soft for track duty. Many of us were waiting on the PSS10 which should have already been released as those were supposed to be more performance inspired. I got sick of waiting.
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I agree w jeske as their factory valving are more sport oriented but not extreme track duty. Several people use these coilovers at high levels of competition however, and with a revalve and a spring swap they've been incredible. They aren't an eqaul of ohlins though are still awesome for budget minded racers.
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All I've read about the PSS9 is that they lower the car a bit too much and they are a bit too soft for track duty. Many of us were waiting on the PSS10 which should have already been released as those were supposed to be more performance inspired. I got sick of waiting.
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UPDATE!!!
Ok guys, I got the springs sorted and installed the right way, then I set the car at stock height and it rides way better now, still not as confident in turns as before, but I figured the tires are at fault (falken azenis, stock size, z speed rating) they can't compete with the stock potenzas that came with my car.
Anyways, in conclusion, I am happy with my suspension now thanks a lot for all the help.
Ok guys, I got the springs sorted and installed the right way, then I set the car at stock height and it rides way better now, still not as confident in turns as before, but I figured the tires are at fault (falken azenis, stock size, z speed rating) they can't compete with the stock potenzas that came with my car.
Anyways, in conclusion, I am happy with my suspension now thanks a lot for all the help.
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I had a question about the pss9s I was hoping someone could answer. I got these second hand with no instructions.
The rear shock mount (metal cylindrical bushing between rubber mounts) wont fit over the bilstein shock shaft on the rear.
Are they designed to be used with the factory shock mounts?
I ended up taking the metal cylindrical bushing out of the rubber mounts and tightening everything up with the supplied bilstein hardware.
Is this correct?
The rear shock mount (metal cylindrical bushing between rubber mounts) wont fit over the bilstein shock shaft on the rear.
Are they designed to be used with the factory shock mounts?
I ended up taking the metal cylindrical bushing out of the rubber mounts and tightening everything up with the supplied bilstein hardware.
Is this correct?
#43
ANOTHER UPDATE!: MODS CHANGE TITLE IF YOU CAN TO: BILSTEIN PSS9 MORE than I expected
If you read the entire thread, I installed them and felt they were not performing up to my taste, but this past weekend I went to a hill climb event on my car and turned the suspension all the way to stiff (1) and WOW the car handled like nothing else, I also had an ugly clunk from the day I installed them, but before the event I thought about checking the suspension and guess what, both rear struts were loose at the tower (I used the recommended torque, but I guess it's best to just give it a good tightening) after I fixed that, the clunking is gone, the car is at 6 rear and 2 front, and it just rides amazing, I never want to get off my car
I even purchased some ralliart strut mounts thinking my problem was there, but I guess I don't need them now, I have no noises, and the handling surpases the stock setup in every way possible.
THANK YOU BILSTEIN FOR MAKING SUCH A GREAT COILOVER FOR THE EVO!!!!
A picture when at the hill climb
If you read the entire thread, I installed them and felt they were not performing up to my taste, but this past weekend I went to a hill climb event on my car and turned the suspension all the way to stiff (1) and WOW the car handled like nothing else, I also had an ugly clunk from the day I installed them, but before the event I thought about checking the suspension and guess what, both rear struts were loose at the tower (I used the recommended torque, but I guess it's best to just give it a good tightening) after I fixed that, the clunking is gone, the car is at 6 rear and 2 front, and it just rides amazing, I never want to get off my car
I even purchased some ralliart strut mounts thinking my problem was there, but I guess I don't need them now, I have no noises, and the handling surpases the stock setup in every way possible.
THANK YOU BILSTEIN FOR MAKING SUCH A GREAT COILOVER FOR THE EVO!!!!
A picture when at the hill climb