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Old 04-25-2011, 03:03 AM
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Can't you find some used Bilsteins and get them rebuilt?

Its reasonably cheap to do, plus you can get them custom valved to suit the S4 (I vaguely recall iSpeed (Carl) came up with a workable spec that the rebuilders can repeat?)
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Old 04-25-2011, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hilton
Can't you find some used Bilsteins and get them rebuilt?

Its reasonably cheap to do, plus you can get them custom valved to suit the S4 (I vaguely recall iSpeed (Carl) came up with a workable spec that the rebuilders can repeat?)
I have a path to some used ones..hopefully that spec can be found.
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Old 04-25-2011, 10:24 AM
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92833305112 "Rear suspension - Suspension components - Shock absorber
Shock absorber, 928, bilstein - 928 1984 - 1986"

3 in Germany and $324 each if - BIG IF - we can get them.
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Koni's are available at Tirerack ...
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Old 04-25-2011, 12:18 PM
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I have been waiting since January for rear Billstiens as well!
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Old 04-25-2011, 12:46 PM
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I have been waiting since November 2010 and I have 40 on order 8>(
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Old 04-25-2011, 01:13 PM
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Roger - drop me a line/call when you get these in. Seems like a lot of things all of a sudden are hard to find; need to start stacking up on spares...
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I have been waiting since November 2010 and I have 40 on order 8>(
I think Roger will win this moaning match.
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I pulled the trigger Koni's from tirerack.com @ $564.64 shipped. I think they have 3 sets left...
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Old 05-02-2011, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hilton
Can't you find some used Bilsteins and get them rebuilt?

Its reasonably cheap to do, plus you can get them custom valved to suit the S4 (I vaguely recall iSpeed (Carl) came up with a workable spec that the rebuilders can repeat?)
They have specs under my name that work well with 600lb front and 400lb rear springs. If the OP is using stock springs, the dampening is fine as-is.
Rebuilding Bilsteins is pretty cheap, especially seeing how few suspension choices we have for 928s.
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Thanks Carl, I am going to need set rebuilt soon.
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I have an extra set of Bilstiens and a set of Eibachs. Pm or call me. Roger just had a big sale what happened?Sold out?
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Old 05-03-2011, 12:07 AM
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OK just read all the posts.
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Old 05-03-2011, 12:22 AM
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What was the turn around time on the rebuilt Bilsteins?
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You might try calling Bruce at Performance Shock. (707-938-5664, based at Sears Point/Infineon)
They can repair/re-valve/modify almost anything. We do a lot of business with them, and recommend them highly.
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