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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: CSP]
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13/05/2010 13:41
13/05/2010 13:41
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qiqikgpa
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The bump stop on the rear lives inside the rear spring mounted at the top. They usually fall out (mot fail) or get removed (mot pass) and I've never heard of the rear end hitting the bump stop or metal to metal with it removed. Besides some wheels came of of some cars in the past completely It is not there for fun, the suspension arm hits the subframe, the arm is casted iron and will have one or more cracks after hitting seriously. A mechanic advised me exactly like what CSP said, there will be some crack (somewhere where metal hits metal) if you hit a big hole. Anyway, all the rattling noise at the rear of my coupe disappeared after i installed a fresh pair of rear bumpstops I am very happy with the cushy ride over uneven surface now Cheers
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Per]
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05/06/2010 14:25
05/06/2010 14:25
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Kelv27
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Yes shortening the bumpstop is essential with any lowered suspension setup. Riding on bumpstops is actually quite comfy but will result it quite a choppy ride as you're not utilizing the dampers properly. Will look into the guides Per and amend accordingly. Thanks.
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: stevo]
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06/06/2010 23:03
06/06/2010 23:03
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MADCooP
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I am in the middle of lowering my car, so also very interested in this thread. The rear stops had come loose, so are now off the car completely.
My question is how much to take off the front stops to avoid the choppy ride Kelv mentions?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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06/06/2010 23:33
06/06/2010 23:33
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MADCooP
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Cheers Kelv. My thinking is to take the 35mm that the springs will drop the car by off. Surely that would even things out. However you've got me thinking now, as what you say about the reduction and harshness I hadn't even considered. Perhaps I'll do as you say and cut less first, then cut again if required. Bear in mind I won't have the option of a road test on these yet, as the car will remain SORN until I've finished all the work.
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
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07/06/2010 11:38
07/06/2010 11:38
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Per
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I cut the first bulb off; [ ] ( ) ( ) <- this one! Did the trick on mine, I have the 30mm Eibach springs.
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Per]
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07/06/2010 18:48
07/06/2010 18:48
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MADCooP
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Cheers Per,
Just removed the struts today, and having inspected the bump stops came to the conclusion that removal of 35mm may be a bit harsh. This would leave precious little material. If I remove the first bulb from the front bump stop though, this will remove the part of the stop that holds the attached dust sleeve in place. I have tried the sleeve on the second bulb, and it appears to hold, but as this is not shaped to fit the sleeve correctly I am unsure if it will become loose or not over time. Have you had any problems with yours?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Per]
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07/06/2010 23:18
07/06/2010 23:18
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MADCooP
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Excellent! Thanks for the confirmation. I'll cut these down in the morning, and should have them on the car by tomorrow night. Many thanks.
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