Bilstein -vs- stock shocks

[NSXBOX]

The shop took measurements before and after from center of the wheel to fender and the rear left didn't drop as much. THey also lined up the springs before install and they were level. So I just said I'd give it a week to see if it settles and it didn't so I'm taking it back in this friday.

 

[Meeyatch1]

After reading several posts and trying to decide what to buy for my NSX, I still cannot find very many photos. Anyone with side pictures of a lowered NSX, please post them so that I can try and view different combinations side by side. Also, if you have your car parked next to an NSX on stock suspension, that would be great for comparisson purposes. Thank you.

 

[spyderman33]

I am having Bilsteins installed next fri with OEM springs.. i'll post a close up of the before and after..

i have stock wheels on a 96..

 

[robr]

do springs wear out? im running with 14 year old shocks, time to replace them. can i keep the stock springs or should i replace those too?

 

[nsxtasy]

Keep 'em.

 

[robr]

thanks ken.... here i come dali .

 

[awsomr1]

I have the Bilstein shocks on the lower perch with the stock springs. I like the look.

Does it lower the car at all???

I was told on another thread it lowers the car by .8"

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=30859

 

[spyderman33]

I'll know first hand come Fri.. From what I hear .8 to 1" drop..

plenty for me.

 

[spyderman33]

So I ordered the Bilsteins from Mark at Dali.. The delivery went smoothly and I got them Thursday.. I had an appt with my NSX tech on Friday to do the install.. It took about 3 hours for the job to be completed including a 4 wheel alignment.. My initial thoughts are how much better the Bilsteins ride over the stock shocks.. Either they are better or my stock ones were really worn.. It is so much smoother than the stock even with the setting on the lower perch..

FYI: I have a 96 with 36K miles..

Anyways, as promised, here are the before and after pics with the finger-meter for comparison.. if you guys want other angles, let me know..

Below is the rear before...

 

[spyderman33]

Front before..

 

[spyderman33]

Rear after (w/ Bilstein)

Note, that 3 fingers doesn't really fit in there and that the true measurement should be about 2.5 fingers.. Since I don't have 2.5 fingers, I am just letting you guys know.. You can tell that it's cramped it there for 3 fingers..

 

[spyderman33]

Front after..

I can't get two fingers in there, so it's like 1.5 fingers fit.. Much better from 3 fingers in there in the before pic!!!!

BTW: NO rubbing whatsoever and he got the alignment back within OEM specs..

 

[EIFFEL]

How much did the alignment changed from oe to Bilstein on lower perch. Especially the camber readings?

 

[spyderman33]

Front : -.04 Camber both sides (-0.2 thru -0.5 is acceptable)

Rear: -1.9 Camber both sides (-1.3 thru -1.7 is acceptable)

 

[tochigidream]

Thanks to this thread, I've decided to go with the Bilsteins. Right now, I'm riding on stock everything 10 years old. Thanks, NSX Prime!

Dave

 

[NSX-Racer]

Good luck with the Bilsteins - hope you like them just as we do.

 

[tochigidream]

Thanks. I'm sure I will.

 

[austrian type-R]

@ spyderman. Thanks for sharing the pics. I want to know what rim/tire combo you run. The gap between oem tire and fender is more than with taller wheels like you have I guess.

 

[spyderman33]

@ spyderman. Thanks for sharing the pics. I want to know what rim/tire combo you run. The gap between oem tire and fender is more than with taller wheels like you have I guess.

I am running OEM tires and rims...

 

[sgvnsxrated]

Anyone have any experiences with running Tein S-techs and Bilsteins? I'm looking at my options and i'm not sure if i need my car that low, i'm going to be running a 18/19 wheel setup, I'm just looking to remove wheel gap and stiffer shocks.

How driveable is eibachs and bilsteins on upper perch? Would i have lots of trouble with driveways? Ideallly i'm looking for maybe 1-2 finger wheel gap but still be driveable.

I'm considering tein flex also, but doubt i'll be needing all of those options.