Bilstein Coils Part #
02-01-2010, 12:49 PM
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Bilstein Coils Part #
It looks like Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers list the same part # for W209's as they do for W203's (F4-GM5-8860-H0)
I've noticed other suspensions have unique part #'s for W209's vs. W203 (KW's for example use a different system for each car with a unique part #).
Does this seems strange to anyone else? I'm worried this might be an indication of poor fitting for the Bilsteins (better fit around a wide rims is the main reason I'm considering Bilsteins over KW so if this is an indication of poor fitting, I'm going to rethink my decision!)
Thanks for the input. You guys are a huge help!
I've noticed other suspensions have unique part #'s for W209's vs. W203 (KW's for example use a different system for each car with a unique part #).
Does this seems strange to anyone else? I'm worried this might be an indication of poor fitting for the Bilsteins (better fit around a wide rims is the main reason I'm considering Bilsteins over KW so if this is an indication of poor fitting, I'm going to rethink my decision!)
Thanks for the input. You guys are a huge help!
02-01-2010, 09:54 PM
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It looks like Bilstein PSS9 Coilovers list the same part # for W209's as they do for W203's (F4-GM5-8860-H0)
I've noticed other suspensions have unique part #'s for W209's vs. W203 (KW's for example use a different system for each car with a unique part #).
Does this seems strange to anyone else? I'm worried this might be an indication of poor fitting for the Bilsteins (better fit around a wide rims is the main reason I'm considering Bilsteins over KW so if this is an indication of poor fitting, I'm going to rethink my decision!)
Thanks for the input. You guys are a huge help!
I've noticed other suspensions have unique part #'s for W209's vs. W203 (KW's for example use a different system for each car with a unique part #).
Does this seems strange to anyone else? I'm worried this might be an indication of poor fitting for the Bilsteins (better fit around a wide rims is the main reason I'm considering Bilsteins over KW so if this is an indication of poor fitting, I'm going to rethink my decision!)
Thanks for the input. You guys are a huge help!
You will need to use spacer in the front if you go with Coilover suspension. Btw, the W209 and W203 chassis are the same. Remember, Bilstein only came one stages (PSS9 coilover). KW carry 3 stages of coilover (stage 1,2 and 3). I installed the KW stages 2 coilover and hated !! I removed it within week. If you still want to go with coilover, go with the PSS9 I love it on my friend C55. The PSS9 got all the adjustment, height, rebounds and dampers. For KW, you have to get the stages 3 to get the same features. My KW coilover stages 2 does not have the rebound feature and my damper wasn't soft enough for me even at level 1 setting damper.
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You will need to use spacer in the front if you go with Coilover suspension. Btw, the W209 and W203 chassis are the same. Remember, Bilstein only came one stages (PSS9 coilover). KW carry 3 stages of coilover (stage 1,2 and 3). I installed the KW stages 2 coilover and hated !! I removed it within week. If you still want to go with coilover, go with the PSS9 I love it on my friend C55. The PSS9 got all the adjustment, height, rebounds and dampers. For KW, you have to get the stages 3 to get the same features. My KW coilover stages 2 does not have the rebound feature and my damper wasn't soft enough for me even at level 1 setting damper.
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You will need to use spacer in the front if you go with Coilover suspension. Btw, the W209 and W203 chassis are the same. Remember, Bilstein only came one stages (PSS9 coilover). KW carry 3 stages of coilover (stage 1,2 and 3). I installed the KW stages 2 coilover and hated !! I removed it within week. If you still want to go with coilover, go with the PSS9 I love it on my friend C55. The PSS9 got all the adjustment, height, rebounds and dampers. For KW, you have to get the stages 3 to get the same features. My KW coilover stages 2 does not have the rebound feature and my damper wasn't soft enough for me even at level 1 setting damper.
I have no problem with having to use spacers with the coilovers. I would probably want them regardless to achieve a nice wide stance. But from what I hear, KW's just won't fit over 8.5" rims up front (with or without spacers) which is why I am leaning towards Bilsteins right now. But it’s definitely not the cheapest route to go so still shopping around.
As I posted on another thread, some suppliers are quoting part number GM5-8860-H1 for the Bilstein PSS9 whereas others are quoting GM5-8860-H0. The best prices have been on the quotes for GM5-8860-H0 but Bilstein’s website lists GM5-8860-H1 as the part number. If they’re the same thing, I’ll definitely go for GM5-8860-H0 and save the money but I don’t want to get stuck with coilovers that don’t fit!
