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Bilstein Bump Stop
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13/01/2010 15:40
13/01/2010 15:40
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Hubby
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Hi i am not sure if this is the correct section but i need new bump stops for my bilstein shocks, are these special bilstein ones or are they the same as standard fiat bump stops?
basically where can i buy new ones?
Cheers
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: CollieD]
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13/01/2010 15:52
13/01/2010 15:52
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Hubby
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hey collieD
can you remember how much they were?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
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13/01/2010 17:19
13/01/2010 17:19
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Hubby..if you run the eibachs, you would need to shorten your bumpstops to prevent them from riding. I got powerflex ones which are firmer but last longer than the standard fiat ones. These would need to be chopped down as well. IIRC, £20 for the pair with strut sleeves/gaiters.
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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13/01/2010 17:58
13/01/2010 17:58
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Hubby
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ah nice one kelv, any ideas where i can buy them from? where & how much do i need to cut off them?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Jimbo]
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13/01/2010 18:29
13/01/2010 18:29
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Thanks jimbo i think these are these correct size? old worn bump stops measured 57mm dia with 22mm hole, and 2" deep should be ok?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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13/01/2010 22:03
13/01/2010 22:03
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its 52mm long do think its still to long at that? what would you recommend?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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14/01/2010 19:08
14/01/2010 19:08
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Hubby
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cheers, will i also need to cut the rear bump stops?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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14/01/2010 23:29
14/01/2010 23:29
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is it ok to remove the rear bump stops all together?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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15/01/2010 00:04
15/01/2010 00:04
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Are there bumpstops on front as well as back?
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
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02/05/2010 08:59
02/05/2010 08:59
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Thanks jimbo i think these are these correct size? old worn bump stops measured 57mm dia with 22mm hole, and 2" deep should be ok? hi, I am looking to replace my rear bumpstops. I noted that they fell off recently when I replaced the rear dampers The diameter is about 55mm It has a depth of about 35mm (Hubby said it has a depth of 2 inches). I am also not sure at all what is meant by bore size I was reading the various threads, but I am still confused Is this the correct link http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/product_info.mhtml?product=426618for the size? # Size: 54 x 57 dia (mm) # Bore 18-22mm Cutting them short should not be an issue, right? The rear springs are standard, and the rear dampers are the original Boge. Many thanks for your help regards
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Jimbo]
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02/05/2010 18:24
02/05/2010 18:24
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They will only fit the front dampers, the rear bumpstop fits inside the spring and is located in the spring top mount by a plug. Fiat will have the rear bumpstops and all you need to do is cut them down by a few inches. Hi Jimbo, many thanks for the advice.. I was thinking that they were for the rears. I had my fronts and rear absorbers( or dampers) re-worked here locally, and they fitted the front dampers with "bumpstops" and dust-covers. But they did not have rear bumpstops....hence the slight worry will therefore get the original fiat coupe bumpstops (or fiat Marea as advised by the local distributor) P.S. my dampers are now completely serviceable, using back the original casing (BOGE) It is a twin tube design unlike the expensive Ohlins (mono-tube) The oil used is silkolene. They even dyno-tested each damper and the data showed a stiffer set up. It does feel sharper without any crashing...very pleased with the results regards
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Jimbo]
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03/05/2010 10:58
03/05/2010 10:58
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Thanks JIMBO
My coupe uses stock springs all round in 9 years it has just covered 30,000km Seldom had passengers at the rear. So I guess I don't have to worry too much then It was just that moment when i saw "something FeLL off" that got me worried....very worried !!!
Cheers
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
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05/05/2010 09:47
05/05/2010 09:47
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qiqikgpa
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Hi, I had my bump-stops fitted today. It is not the original "spongy" orange color. It is an after market product that appears to much better made than the original (approximately 9cm long). It is $120 for the pair, about £24 I replaced the top rubber plate (£10 a pair) above the rear springs too.
The originals were not damaged, but since I bought new ones.... a fresh pair would do no harm.
I must report that all the minor crashes that previously intruded into the cabin have now disappeared. Very pleased with the car now thanks Kelv, thanks JIMBO cheers
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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05/05/2010 17:18
05/05/2010 17:18
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The parts were supplied by a local shop that deals with Italian cars....MS Sprint (of Jalan Ipoh, Kuala lumpur )
I was told that these bumpstops are made from synthetic compound and rubber, perhaps from Thailand.
The bumpstops fit "Perfectly" in to the slot at the top part of the rear springs
There is no harshness that one would expect from "polyurethane" stuff.
The original fiat coupe bumpstops, although clearly inferior, costs 3 times more here in Malaysia
I wonder who goes about buying them.
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Kelv27]
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11/05/2010 00:24
11/05/2010 00:24
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I did it successfully on the fronts (I still had OE Fiat ones on my Billies), will do the rears later. I cut off the lowest "bulge" (of the two) and yes, it does feel a bit softer over small holes etc now. Not much but still. Used a sharp knife and made sure it never scratched the shock piston. Then put back the rubber hose/sock over the last existing "buldge". Job done! Did'nt even have to take the wheels off.. It seems the car was actually lying on the bumpstops at the front, since it's ca 10mm lower now!
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Re: Bilstein Bump Stop
[Re: Jimbo]
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12/05/2010 13:48
12/05/2010 13:48
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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. Some wheels have come off some cars completely in the past The bumpstop is not there for fun, the suspension arm can hit the subframe and because the arm is cast iron can have one or more cracks after hitting seriously.
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