Bilstein Pss-9 vs. Renntech Springs vs. Carlson RS
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Bilstein Pss-9 vs. Renntech Springs vs. Carlson RS
Hi,
I was wondering if there are any owners out there who have the Bilstein PSS-9 installed.
I am basically right now a little on the fence as to what to get. My choices are Renntech Springs or the PSS-9 or the Carlson RS.
I was thinking that I would try the springs first see what that does to my car and then go with either the PSS-9 or Carlson RS.
However those springs are damn expensive
Can anybody who has either comment?
I do some autoX but not with my C32 however this year I want to do some track and some autoX with my c32.
Thanks.
Prasith
I was wondering if there are any owners out there who have the Bilstein PSS-9 installed.
I am basically right now a little on the fence as to what to get. My choices are Renntech Springs or the PSS-9 or the Carlson RS.
I was thinking that I would try the springs first see what that does to my car and then go with either the PSS-9 or Carlson RS.
However those springs are damn expensive
Can anybody who has either comment?
I do some autoX but not with my C32 however this year I want to do some track and some autoX with my c32.
Thanks.
Prasith
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Well,
Ideally I want coilovers but I am on the fence with my car being one of the more problematic c32's around. I was thinking of upgrading to the clk55 or the c55. If I can get away with being competitive with the Renntech springs this year that would be ideal. How much better are the coilovers than the springs?
BTW. Does anybody know if the coilover systems would also fit a c55 when it comes out?
Is anything changing that would prevent me from migrating my suspension, wheels and brakes to the new platform?
Thanks.
PRasith
Ideally I want coilovers but I am on the fence with my car being one of the more problematic c32's around. I was thinking of upgrading to the clk55 or the c55. If I can get away with being competitive with the Renntech springs this year that would be ideal. How much better are the coilovers than the springs?
BTW. Does anybody know if the coilover systems would also fit a c55 when it comes out?
Is anything changing that would prevent me from migrating my suspension, wheels and brakes to the new platform?
Thanks.
PRasith
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where can one get a hold of the Bilstein PSS-9 and Carlsson RS setup? also, how much does each one cost?
i was thinking about going H&R coilovers and sway-bars, mostly because it is the most cost-effective and the purpose of the C32 isn't for as much turning capability as an M3. most likely the Carlssons are out of my league price-wise, but do sound nice - if the PSS-9's aren't much more than H&R Coilovers/swaybars, is it worth the extra money? i've heard mixed reviews on H&R coilovers, but i'm guessing that H&R will be enough as it is not a track or race-car really. thanks.
i was thinking about going H&R coilovers and sway-bars, mostly because it is the most cost-effective and the purpose of the C32 isn't for as much turning capability as an M3. most likely the Carlssons are out of my league price-wise, but do sound nice - if the PSS-9's aren't much more than H&R Coilovers/swaybars, is it worth the extra money? i've heard mixed reviews on H&R coilovers, but i'm guessing that H&R will be enough as it is not a track or race-car really. thanks.
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Originally posted by 99e36m3
where can one get a hold of the Bilstein PSS-9 and Carlsson RS setup? also, how much does each one cost?
i was thinking about going H&R coilovers and sway-bars, mostly because it is the most cost-effective and the purpose of the C32 isn't for as much turning capability as an M3. most likely the Carlssons are out of my league price-wise, but do sound nice - if the PSS-9's aren't much more than H&R Coilovers/swaybars, is it worth the extra money? i've heard mixed reviews on H&R coilovers, but i'm guessing that H&R will be enough as it is not a track or race-car really. thanks.
where can one get a hold of the Bilstein PSS-9 and Carlsson RS setup? also, how much does each one cost?
i was thinking about going H&R coilovers and sway-bars, mostly because it is the most cost-effective and the purpose of the C32 isn't for as much turning capability as an M3. most likely the Carlssons are out of my league price-wise, but do sound nice - if the PSS-9's aren't much more than H&R Coilovers/swaybars, is it worth the extra money? i've heard mixed reviews on H&R coilovers, but i'm guessing that H&R will be enough as it is not a track or race-car really. thanks.
I don't plan on sway bars yet (and most of the people I have talked to tell me its not necessary with the Bilstein) but when I do the handling should improve even more.
With the right mods the c32 can be a pretty capable track car. It's chassis is remarkably good.
Prasith
