Struggling With My C70 Ride

Feb 12th, 2006, 14:49

Well, some of you may know my car fairly well but I have now lived with my c70 for 12 months and have been driving it in Spain for the last few months. Of the changes I have made - I regret just one.

I have had the following changes to the car:

1) BSR upgrade - fab
2) Eibach springs - fab
3) IPD anti roll bars - good but creak even with lubrication
4) Ferrica Catback - good

and this

5) Bilstein shocks - this is the problem

I think I made a mistake ... they are just too hard. I'm struggling to find out if they're are differenbt Bilstein ratings. I know Bilstein are great and have a pedigree. However on slightly bummpy roads it feels like my Cooper S.

Any help would be appreciated.

bobcat · Feb 12th, 2006, 15:57

I allways advice people to stay away from the bilsteins for the reasons you state.

you most likely have the HD's, the other ones are the TC's which are softer.

I say get them off the car, stick em on ebay and get some konis which you can set full soft (like oem),full hard (like the bilsteins hd's) or somewhere in between to suit your style.

sholtby · Feb 12th, 2006, 18:09

People love or hate the Bilsteins. As you have found the ride is hard but the handling will be good. All I can suggest is you sell them either in the for sale section of this forum or on ebay. Then I would recommend you fit Koni adjustables so you can set the ride to meet your exact requirements.

Simon

don kalmar union · Feb 12th, 2006, 18:17

My gut feeling is that the combination of the springs and dampers is OK, but you might get a less harsh ride by taking the IPD bars off.

Also, what wheels are you running....18" allways give a harsher ride on the C70 over 17", something to do with that particular suspension giving a better ride with a little deeper side wall.

Regards, Don.

www.kalmar-union.com

sholtby · Feb 12th, 2006, 18:23

The only other option if you dont want any further expense is to refit the standard springs. I've read many good comments about stock springs with aftermarket shocks if ride comfort is important.

Simon

SIAMBLUE · Feb 13th, 2006, 02:19

I am just about to replace my tired old shocks for Bilsteins, the yellow strut version, will let you know how i get on, as i have -40 springs and running 18" with 35 profiles, oh dear.

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:37

You'd better invest in a neck brace

Feb 12th, 2006, 14:49	#1
RIJKO Guest Location:	Struggling With My C70 Ride Well, some of you may know my car fairly well but I have now lived with my c70 for 12 months and have been driving it in Spain for the last few months. Of the changes I have made - I regret just one. I have had the following changes to the car: 1) BSR upgrade - fab 2) Eibach springs - fab 3) IPD anti roll bars - good but creak even with lubrication 4) Ferrica Catback - good and this 5) Bilstein shocks - this is the problem I think I made a mistake ... they are just too hard. I'm struggling to find out if they're are differenbt Bilstein ratings. I know Bilstein are great and have a pedigree. However on slightly bummpy roads it feels like my Cooper S. Any help would be appreciated.

Feb 12th, 2006, 18:09	#3
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	People love or hate the Bilsteins. As you have found the ride is hard but the handling will be good. All I can suggest is you sell them either in the for sale section of this forum or on ebay. Then I would recommend you fit Koni adjustables so you can set the ride to meet your exact requirements. Simon __________________ '94 Celica GT4, HKS EVC 4 boost controller ~280 bhp ex. '95 850 T5 owner

Feb 12th, 2006, 18:17	#4
don kalmar union Trader Last Online: Yesterday 20:01 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chesham, buckinghamshire	Bad on bumpy roads. My gut feeling is that the combination of the springs and dampers is OK, but you might get a less harsh ride by taking the IPD bars off. Also, what wheels are you running....18" allways give a harsher ride on the C70 over 17", something to do with that particular suspension giving a better ride with a little deeper side wall. Regards, Don. www.kalmar-union.com

Feb 12th, 2006, 18:23	#5
sholtby Premier Member Last Online: May 26th, 2010 20:17 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: north east	The only other option if you dont want any further expense is to refit the standard springs. I've read many good comments about stock springs with aftermarket shocks if ride comfort is important. Simon __________________ '94 Celica GT4, HKS EVC 4 boost controller ~280 bhp ex. '95 850 T5 owner

Feb 12th, 2006, 15:57	#2
bobcat Premier Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 11:37 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location:	I allways advice people to stay away from the bilsteins for the reasons you state. you most likely have the HD's, the other ones are the TC's which are softer. I say get them off the car, stick em on ebay and get some konis which you can set full soft (like oem),full hard (like the bilsteins hd's) or somewhere in between to suit your style.

Feb 13th, 2006, 02:19	#6
SIAMBLUE Premier Member Last Online: May 24th, 2024 01:16 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ilford, Essex. View Photos By: SIAMBLUE	I am just about to replace my tired old shocks for Bilsteins, the yellow strut version, will let you know how i get on, as i have -40 springs and running 18" with 35 profiles, oh dear.

Feb 13th, 2006, 15:37	#7
RIJKO Guest Location:	You'd better invest in a neck brace

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