Bilstein TCs??

ard · 01-29-2007, 12:19 PM

Alright, I'm starting to sort out my suspension, and I'm looking for something a bit sportier, not overly expensive, and quality built.

Any opinions?

volvoluvin · 01-29-2007, 12:38 PM

I've not heard great things about the Bilstein TC's, but I'm sure if you do some searching around the site you could pull up some decent feedback...
I've run both the Boge Turbo Gas shocks, and the Bilstein HD's on my wagon. Boge's were good budget "OEM" replacements, but were way to floaty for me, and offered no rebound control what so ever with my lowered suspension.
The HD's however have been great, sometimes maybe a bit stiff on the bumpier roads, but they do handle really nicely over uneven pavement, and they soak up the studder's relatively well. They have been a great partner to the lowering springs, and price is what it is. There are deals around to be had on the HD's if you look around. I ordered mine from www.shox.com a few years back, and it was the best price.

Good luck!

dl242gt · 01-29-2007, 01:30 PM

I've used both the Boge Turbo Gas and the Bilstein TC. The Bilstein is just a bit stiffer than the Boge turbo gas. I liked the TC much better and they were a good shock upgrade for a mostly stock suspension.

They are not in the class that the Bilstein HD and the Koni yellow shocks are.

kyote · 01-29-2007, 02:31 PM

Spend the extra on Billy HD's, the difference is night and day.

spe1983 · 01-29-2007, 02:34 PM

I have some TC's matched up with EST springs in my 240. They aren't too bad, but if you can try to find someone who is running them or a different type of damper so you can see what you like. I wish I had gone through and just got the HD's as I feel the TC's are worked too hard with the stiffer springs. It all depends on ride quality vs. handling.

fidel · 01-29-2007, 03:06 PM

i tried the bilstien TC on my 145. they were on for less than a week. they weren't even a good upgrade over the 20 year old gabriels. i would rather run kyb gas-a-junks before i would try TC again. go with the HD's, decarbon's or koni's.

740Weapon · 01-29-2007, 09:34 PM

currently having both new TCs and new HDs on two different cars,

spend the extra cash on HDs.

ghorneck · 01-29-2007, 10:21 PM

I had to rip out the rear TC's on the 740 wagon. Could never get rid of the clunk the shocks made. I went all HD's and after a few months of use they are now perfect. Initially they are a bit stiff, and small bumps are jarring. With the IPD bars the car is like a fine touring car now.

01-29-2007, 12:19 PM	#1
ard I has moar turbis :) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada	Bilstein TCs?? Alright, I'm starting to sort out my suspension, and I'm looking for something a bit sportier, not overly expensive, and quality built. Any opinions? __________________ Project: 89 740 Turbo Currently done: M90, T3/T4 hybrid, 3" exhaust, upgraded intercooler, IPD springs, Recaro seats, stereo, gauges, E-Codes, HIDs, roundtooth squirter block, 90+ manifold, S90 handles, LH2.2 Fredchip, 1041 locking rear axle Have: TTR gear, RSI Stage2 camshaft, 3" MAF, injectors Present: 91 740 Turbo, stock, 394k km, working A/C Future: E39 M5, hopefully.

01-29-2007, 12:38 PM	#2
volvoluvin WWD for a while Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Poco Crib	I've not heard great things about the Bilstein TC's, but I'm sure if you do some searching around the site you could pull up some decent feedback... I've run both the Boge Turbo Gas shocks, and the Bilstein HD's on my wagon. Boge's were good budget "OEM" replacements, but were way to floaty for me, and offered no rebound control what so ever with my lowered suspension. The HD's however have been great, sometimes maybe a bit stiff on the bumpier roads, but they do handle really nicely over uneven pavement, and they soak up the studder's relatively well. They have been a great partner to the lowering springs, and price is what it is. There are deals around to be had on the HD's if you look around. I ordered mine from www.shox.com a few years back, and it was the best price. Good luck! __________________ "Yarth" - 18t, r-mani, 3" Captain Bondo DP, who am I kidding...AND IT'S MANUAL!! 02 Subaru WRX Winter bomber...225whp

01-29-2007, 01:30 PM	#3
dl242gt Can play the blues Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: S NJ, a suburb of Phila.	affordable shocks I've used both the Boge Turbo Gas and the Bilstein TC. The Bilstein is just a bit stiffer than the Boge turbo gas. I liked the TC much better and they were a good shock upgrade for a mostly stock suspension. They are not in the class that the Bilstein HD and the Koni yellow shocks are. __________________ Dave, 1982 242 turbo. MVP coilover front and rear suspension. Bilstein HD. IPD 25/25 bars. 3" MVP exhaust. Cosworth Sierra hot side T3 .48 with upgraded stock .42 compressor. Ported 90+.True Track diff. Flat hood 1979 front grill Ecode park/turn lights with H4 Hella. 321k miles. Had it since 1995. 1993 245 Classic, 340k miles, enem V15. Genuine Volvo stock over the axle exhaust.

01-29-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
kyote Board Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hewstin Techsys	Spend the extra on Billy HD's, the difference is night and day. __________________ "The trouble with quotes on the Internet is that you can never know if they are genuine." - Abraham Lincoln

01-29-2007, 02:34 PM	#5
spe1983 Board Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tulsa, OK	I have some TC's matched up with EST springs in my 240. They aren't too bad, but if you can try to find someone who is running them or a different type of damper so you can see what you like. I wish I had gone through and just got the HD's as I feel the TC's are worked too hard with the stiffer springs. It all depends on ride quality vs. handling. __________________ 1972 142 w/ 130K, in progress... 1992 944T w/ 180K, DD 1984 242T - gone, now brettmobile 1994 855T - gone

01-29-2007, 03:06 PM	#6
fidel knox motorsports Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: richmond, VA	i tried the bilstien TC on my 145. they were on for less than a week. they weren't even a good upgrade over the 20 year old gabriels. i would rather run kyb gas-a-junks before i would try TC again. go with the HD's, decarbon's or koni's. __________________

01-29-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
740Weapon Traitor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Salem MA	currently having both new TCs and new HDs on two different cars, spend the extra cash on HDs. __________________ '92 944 Turbo:13.400@99.68. Sold. '90 744 16 Valve. 16.317@85.55. Sold '92 244 http://pbase.com/740weapon

01-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#8
ghorneck Box in Bama Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL	Bad TC's I had to rip out the rear TC's on the 740 wagon. Could never get rid of the clunk the shocks made. I went all HD's and after a few months of use they are now perfect. Initially they are a bit stiff, and small bumps are jarring. With the IPD bars the car is like a fine touring car now. __________________ ghorneck in Alabama 1992 740 TurboWagon 101,000 miles - 1991 740 TurboWagon (dog hauler) 1994 E150 - 1989 F150 - 2009 Mercury GM

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