EVO MR Bilsteins!!!!!!!!
Sep 18, 2004, 07:38 AM
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imagine someone comparing the cheap cost of domestic vs. the more expensive quality of japan parts!!
they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
Sep 18, 2004, 08:25 AM
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There's two part numbers for the rear springs on the MR. I'm going to have to investigate.. On first impression the fronts are obviously different springs. Rears *could* be the same.
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Sep 18, 2004, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by jason@NTEC
imagine someone comparing the cheap cost of domestic vs. the more expensive quality of japan parts!! they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
Sep 18, 2004, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by JustDSM
There's two part numbers for the rear springs on the MR. I'm going to have to investigate.. On first impression the fronts are obviously different springs. Rears *could* be the same.
Sep 18, 2004, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EVO-Bandit
Cal,
I don’t mean hijack your thread, but I’m curious as to why these particular Bilstein shocks for the EVO are relatively much more costly than for other models. IIRC, when I upgraded to Bilstein shocks on my WS6, I paid about $360 for the entire set (2 front, 2 rear).
Is it because they are imported from Japan and / or sourced from Mitsubishi? I’m thinking that Bilstein will eventually manufacture replacement shocks for the US EVO and the cost will be closer to that of other models.
Further, do you have any information on the MR spring rates? Does the MR have different spring rates than the VIII (I’m asking this because I really don’t know)? If the MR does have different rates, wouldn’t the Bilstein dampers be valved specifically for those rates?
Thanks for your time.
I don’t mean hijack your thread, but I’m curious as to why these particular Bilstein shocks for the EVO are relatively much more costly than for other models. IIRC, when I upgraded to Bilstein shocks on my WS6, I paid about $360 for the entire set (2 front, 2 rear).
Is it because they are imported from Japan and / or sourced from Mitsubishi? I’m thinking that Bilstein will eventually manufacture replacement shocks for the US EVO and the cost will be closer to that of other models.
Further, do you have any information on the MR spring rates? Does the MR have different spring rates than the VIII (I’m asking this because I really don’t know)? If the MR does have different rates, wouldn’t the Bilstein dampers be valved specifically for those rates?
Thanks for your time.
I will try to gather up some more info on the spring rates and why these Bilsteins cost so much compare to the off-the-shelf Bilsteins on the market. I will keep you guys posted!
Thanks!
Cal
Sep 19, 2004, 12:55 PM
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You are paying for specialty parts on a high performance car. Mitsu dumped a ****load of dough developing these parts, plus they are OEM, and OEM is straight expensive always.
That is my take on in anyway.
That is my take on in anyway.
Sep 19, 2004, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jason@NTEC
imagine someone comparing the cheap cost of domestic vs. the more expensive quality of japan parts!! they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
they were cheaper cause the build quality of the WS6 is cheaper.
Oct 12, 2004, 07:49 AM
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I believe the domestic cars are cheaper, because the cost involved in importing them, making them seperate for US spec and luxury and gas tax that gets put on the evo.
Also, the brand name reputation value makes them hold their value better.
then all that nsnguyen said.
I think those blisten shocks are great, but bit overpriced compared to some of the shocks or coilovers that's out in the market now, such as JIC and TEIN.
The shock dampening ratio is also developed in conjunction with the spring height, so I don't know how they'll act when you drop it about 2 inches...
Also, the brand name reputation value makes them hold their value better.
then all that nsnguyen said.
I think those blisten shocks are great, but bit overpriced compared to some of the shocks or coilovers that's out in the market now, such as JIC and TEIN.
The shock dampening ratio is also developed in conjunction with the spring height, so I don't know how they'll act when you drop it about 2 inches...
Oct 12, 2004, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BADWRX
You are paying for specialty parts on a high performance car. Mitsu dumped a ****load of dough developing these parts, plus they are OEM, and OEM is straight expensive always.
That is my take on in anyway.
That is my take on in anyway.
Oct 12, 2004, 01:12 PM
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Jounce bumpers? You mean bump stops? Do the Bilsteins rods have a larger or smaller diameter compared to stock? If larger, then you could probably just drill them out to make it fit. If it's smaller, no big deal. It just won't look as clean but will still serve its function.
