Bilstein Heavy Duty Experience

[blktoptrvl]

I don't know if there is any kind of satisfaction gaurentee, but I could see that as the reason he would say "wait 1000 miles."

In the 35+ years I have been driving, I have never had a set of shocks that felt bad - then got better.

[motordavid]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

I don't know if there is any kind of satisfaction gaurentee, but I could see that as the reason he would say "wait 1000 miles."

In the 35+ years I have been driving, I have never had a set of shocks that felt bad - then got better.

...I've put on "stiff" shocks on cars, hoping to improve "handling",
back in the day, but they never got comfortable and the handling was
hardly improved.

I did some cursory noodling on the web, and many/most sites show the
Bilstein replacement as "heavy duty", yet the Bilstein site shows several
spieces, eg HD, "Comfort", "Sport", et al.

GL to the OP, but I suspect those are going to be firm and "stiff" for quite
some time.
GL, mD

[anthony1k]

Originally Posted by blktoptrvl

I don't know if there is any kind of satisfaction gaurentee, but I could see that as the reason he would say "wait 1000 miles."

In the 35+ years I have been driving, I have never had a set of shocks that felt bad - then got better.

I don’t want to malign the vendor because it is generally a reliable source for parts and a BMW CCA supporter but that sounded bogus to me too.

The point here is truth in advertising and full disclosure so that customers can make an informed decision. Quote from the web site:
“Bilstein street shocks will give you an unparalleled combination of comfort and control when paired with BMW springs. Thanks to a patented oil and nitrogen gas design, Bilstein shocks reduce body roll to deliver exceptional road handling and cornering stability. They also reduce wear and tear on steering and suspension components and increase tire life by dampening wheel movements on the roughest roads and in the tightest corners. “

Well, not true.