View Full Version : Does the VR4 have Bilstein shock as standard?
Nice But
01-02-2008, 07:22 PM
While I was having the tyres changed today I was looking under the car and noticed the shocks were Bilsteins.
Are these standard on a 96/7? If not, they were a nice find, just need some lowering springs......./rally
White Lightning
01-02-2008, 07:47 PM
Definately not standard. The standard shocks are Mitsubishi (and are stamped as such).
Good find :afro:
Nice But
01-02-2008, 07:52 PM
:bananadan Yay....something for nothing.
Now drop the ride height a tad.... /rally Mmmmmmm/Hmmm
Kieran
01-02-2008, 11:34 PM
Tim, if they're black, they're Bilstein B4 OEM-spec shocks.
If they're yellow, they'll be Bilstein B6 Sport shocks (uprated damping).
If it's lowered, they *might*, though it's unlikely, be Bilstein B8s, which have the same valving as B6s, but they're factory shortened.
The original Mitsubishi shocks, despite having mitsubishi part numbers, are made by KYB - the KYB number is stamped onto them if you clean them up and take a look.:scholar:
Nice But
02-02-2008, 11:58 AM
Cheers K
They're yellow ones, I don't think they are lowering ones. I might just drop some Tein springs on it until I can afford the super wagon's and EDFC.
They look like thy've been on th car since new, I'll have a look when I have the wheels off again to swap the pads. It was a nice suprise, I don't want to stiffen up the ride to much, as the KYB's I've got on my MX5 rattle my fillings. I was thinking of going down the road of stiffer and adjustable ARB's with lowered springs to reduce the body roll etc.
I must stop thinking..... it costs me money /pan the idea of buying the leggy was to free up money I've got tied up to do the work on my house :evilgrin: it is nice to have a lovely and individual car though/pan
White Lightning
02-02-2008, 02:49 PM
The original Mitsubishi shocks, despite having mitsubishi part numbers, are made by KYB - the KYB number is stamped onto them if you clean them up and take a look.:scholar:
Yes, sorry Kieran is right. The standard shocks are made by KYB. It's just that they are stamped with the Mitsubishi part number ... that was where I was getting confused ...
CANDEE
04-02-2008, 10:56 PM
Tim, if they're black, they're Bilstein B4 OEM-spec shocks.
If they're yellow, they'll be Bilstein B6 Sport shocks (uprated damping).
If it's lowered, they *might*, though it's unlikely, be Bilstein B8s, which have the same valving as B6s, but they're factory shortened.
The original Mitsubishi shocks, despite having mitsubishi part numbers, are made by KYB - the KYB number is stamped onto them if you clean them up and take a look.:scholar:
Hey Kieran do know if both the B6 and B8's are available for the leggies? I keep getting told that I cant get B8's :(
Kieran
04-02-2008, 11:07 PM
Hey Kieran do know if both the B6 and B8's are available for the leggies? I keep getting told that I cant get B8's :(
They are indeed! I have a set fitted to mine. :scholar:
Part numbers for both B6 and B8 shocks to be found here:
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18061
Nicky123
09-03-2009, 01:22 AM
BUMP.
What is the price indication fro the Bilstein B6 shocks. UK and NZ please?
I have had them fitted, but I dont wat to say how much I paid yet, as every time, I mean every time I tell someone I have had some work done, they say, "You should have said, Ive got a mate/brother/cousin who could get those for half of that".
Real improvement to ride quality and handling, highly recommended upgrade.
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