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Old 31 October 2013, 12:57 PM
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just a quick one guys. had my pal from one of the forums im a member of out in my 2002 bug sti which ive just bought recently and he commented on how firm the suspension was. had a looky underneath with a torch and the fronts look like normal red sti inverted struts but the back ones have gold coloured strut cups and the springs are wound 3 coils tight together at the cup then widen out to normal gap after that. would these be bilstein rears by any chance? I seem to remember them being painted gold? cant remember which model had them tho? maybe im wrong but any insight would be useful. thanks.
Old 31 October 2013, 01:22 PM
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Could be replacement kyb shocks.
I believe they're the manufacturer of the originals have a look on eBay.
Old 31 October 2013, 01:28 PM
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Prodrive Bilsteins are silver
Aftermarket Bilsteins are yellow.
KYB Ultra SR are gold.
Old 31 October 2013, 09:32 PM
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cheers bud. could be kyb,s then they are def gold. would the springs be uprated if they are coiled that way i take it?
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Originally Posted by Gambit
Aftermarket Bilsteins are yellow.

Not sure about that,My B14 are silver with blue springs
Old 31 October 2013, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by richie001
Not sure about that,My B14 are silver with blue springs
so they are..... Bilstein yellow was in reference to the b4/6 type shocks currently in my mk2 golf lol
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Originally Posted by richie001
Not sure about that,My B14 are silver with blue springs
how much this kit set you back and whats the quality/ride like?
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Originally Posted by LUCKO
how much this kit set you back and whats the quality/ride like?

Hi Lucko...how's life ?

From Litchfield imports £1,705 INC. VAT
Bilstein Dampers and Eibach Springs
Uprated front anti roll bar
Uprated rear anti roll bar
Anti Lift Kit
Labour to install parts
4 Wheel laser alignment with Fast Road settings


It's not to harsh compared to other coil over kits I've had fitted to other cars I've owned or driven in but can be a little harsh when on bumpy roads.
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Originally Posted by richie001
Hi Lucko...how's life ?
life was ok until i seen that price

http://www.europerformancedirect.co....product=358254

Bilstein B14 - £1089
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