XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

Bilstein on XKR with C.A.T.S.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-27-2012, 08:42 AM
User 070620's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,462
Received 301 Likes on 148 Posts
  #2  
Old 08-27-2012, 09:53 PM
Cerberus66's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 230
Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

My cats has been uun plugged, the cpu is in the trunk, Bilsteins are on and she rides great!

To me it rides as a GT should. it is not firm, for some it may be to soft if you like that hard feel.

It HS cornering it absorbs bumps quickly and to me, feel more secure
 
The following users liked this post:
User 070620 (08-28-2012)
  #3  
Old 08-28-2012, 02:32 AM
avos's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,616
Received 1,068 Likes on 761 Posts
Default

You can also have them re-valved to make them stiffer.
 
The following users liked this post:
User 070620 (08-28-2012)
  #4  
Old 08-28-2012, 03:42 AM
User 070620's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,462
Received 301 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Cerberus66
My cats has been uun plugged, the cpu is in the trunk, Bilsteins are on and she rides great!

To me it rides as a GT should. it is not firm, for some it may be to soft if you like that hard feel.

It HS cornering it absorbs bumps quickly and to me, feel more secure
perfect! i understand that BILSTEIN are what i want! more hard and performance.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT I'M ITALIAN and it is hard to translate all!
HS cornering?? explain please
 
  #5  
Old 08-28-2012, 03:45 AM
User 070620's Avatar
Veteran Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,462
Received 301 Likes on 148 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by avos
You can also have them re-valved to make them stiffer.
thanks Avos. Please explain better in simply English

where i can buy re-valved shock absorbers to make them stiffer?
 
  #6  
Old 08-28-2012, 06:28 AM
cadmium's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Posts: 169
Received 11 Likes on 9 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Cerberus66
My cats has been uun plugged, the cpu is in the trunk, Bilsteins are on and she rides great!....
Thanks Cerberus. did you have to do anything besides unplugging the old cats and installing the Blisteins? Just making sure I am not missing anything important regarding the "cpu is in the trunk" part - which I didn't understand.

Regards
Stuart

 
  #7  
Old 08-28-2012, 06:30 AM
avos's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,616
Received 1,068 Likes on 761 Posts
Default

Any good reseller off Bilstein shocks in your country would be able to help you, so just write a few.
 
  #8  
Old 08-28-2012, 07:20 AM
azeteg's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Liechtenstein
Posts: 289
Received 51 Likes on 32 Posts
Default

I'm in need of new rear shocks, should I replace mine with the more expensive CATS option, or simply go for regular Bilsteins? I don't track my car, and prefer ride quality over handling.
 
  #9  
Old 08-28-2012, 09:18 AM
avos's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,616
Received 1,068 Likes on 761 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by azeteg
I'm in need of new rear shocks, should I replace mine with the more expensive CATS option, or simply go for regular Bilsteins? I don't track my car, and prefer ride quality over handling.
CATS actually improves ride quality imo, so I would not go for non-adjustable ones.

You can also have the stock ones re-valved/refurbished as long as they don't leak, then they are as new again.
 
  #10  
Old 08-28-2012, 10:12 AM
azeteg's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Liechtenstein
Posts: 289
Received 51 Likes on 32 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by avos
You can also have the stock ones re-valved/refurbished as long as they don't leak, then they are as new again.[/FONT][/COLOR]
Do you know anyone around in Europe who refurbishes shocks? It could be an option for me, since the Jag is not my daily driver.
 
  #11  
Old 08-28-2012, 10:27 AM
avos's Avatar
Veteran Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Europe
Posts: 3,616
Received 1,068 Likes on 761 Posts
Default

Here is a list of German companies you can ask. Normally most expert shops can do this, so not only refurbish to stock, but also change the firmness.
BILSTEIN Suspension Experts
 
  #12  
Old 09-01-2012, 10:17 PM
Cerberus66's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 230
Received 15 Likes on 13 Posts
Default

HS is high speed cornering.


All you have to do is disconnect the module.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ricwel
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
8
06-23-2023 05:14 PM
ziondio
New Member Area - Intro a MUST
10
10-01-2015 01:48 AM
ziondio
XK8 / XKR ( X100 )
4
09-28-2015 11:24 AM
vacolorito
PRIVATE For Sale / Trade or Buy Classifieds
0
09-25-2015 09:29 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


Quick Reply: Bilstein on XKR with C.A.T.S.



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:09 AM.