Where to buy KW V2 or Bilstein PSS9?
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Where to buy KW V2 or Bilstein PSS9?
Hey guys, anyone know where is the best place to purchase either of these coilovers for the lowest price? I've searched but haven't found anything. Also while were at it, does anyone have experience with these and prefer one or the other? Thanks.
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For Bilsteins I always had good luck with them over 2decades. (NB: prefer Bilsteins so I don't pay attention to other brands except Koni having had some bad experiences in the past with other brands.)
They are part of a major suspension distributor/wholesaler on the US west coast so they have good prices. If you identify yourself as a Forum member they usually do a little better. I ve found they will meet or beat any legitimate price.
Ymmv.
They are part of a major suspension distributor/wholesaler on the US west coast so they have good prices. If you identify yourself as a Forum member they usually do a little better. I ve found they will meet or beat any legitimate price.
Ymmv.
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btw according to my own research the bilstein set up clearly is better because it can be precisely tune up to your needs. Not only lowering and stiffness but also in terms of bouncing (not sure its the correct word)
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Yea I've been hearing great things about the Bilsteins over KW actually. I've heard the ride is much better for daily driving. EVOII, can you give more details on how yours have been for you?
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never bought from nopi.com but they have the pss9 for about $1965. I am also thinking about buying a set of Pss9. Just not happy with the way the c32 handles even with my renntech springs in.
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its just the perfect set up cause you can regulate everything. I havent been playing with it cause its set up to vath characteristic but the confort vs performance is sick. I also installed new tires and rims and the handling plus grip is insane! Its 'almost' impossible to make the car slide while cornering now when dry! You really have to drive like a maniac (or if its wet) but on top of it the drift are now so controlable
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man.. you are making me want to pull the trigger on the pss9s. I have a track day this coming Monday so I'll see how the c32 handles with just the Renntech's and eibach sways.
its just the perfect set up cause you can regulate everything. I havent been playing with it cause its set up to vath characteristic but the confort vs performance is sick. I also installed new tires and rims and the handling plus grip is insane! Its 'almost' impossible to make the car slide while cornering now when dry! You really have to drive like a maniac (or if its wet) but on top of it the drift are now so controlable
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Haven't had experience with blisteins but I absolutely love my KW's. Best mod for my car so far...not only height adjustable but stiffness as well. Can go from smooth as stock to stiff as a racecar 
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Get used to the sways before changing shocks. I've found it is fun to wait and treat yourself to a new upgrade down the line unless you have a racing deadline.
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I picked up used pss9's from another forum member, had it for a year, best mod so far, pss9's are awesome, on soft settings its like stock, i ride about 6 front and 4-7 rear settings.
