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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: 318idol on August 10, 2008, 02:18:55 PM

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: 318idol on August 10, 2008, 02:18:55 PM

Any one out there have firsthand experience with Bilstein Touring Class shocks, which are supposed be similar to OEM?

Any experience with Billy TCs and H&R Sport springs?

Any insight will be appreciated.  Gary

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: RED IS 91 on August 10, 2008, 06:45:05 PM

I have Billy TC's . They ride okay .Not to stiff .

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: vpilarry on August 14, 2008, 07:16:15 PM

I had TCs with M3 springs - rode great but the springs didn't give any drop so I relented and got Sports and H&R springs.

BTW - I still have the TCs, only put ~5000 mi on them - $130 + shipping if you're looking.

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: C.Saenz on August 14, 2008, 08:32:03 PM

I have Bilstein tc's and Tokico lowering springs. I like the feel of the ride, stiff but it doesn't throw you around. The springs allow the car to drop and sit pretty nice. A little lower on the front would be perfect.

When you use H&R springs does the back still sit a little lower than the front?

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: bmw327 on August 16, 2008, 08:50:01 AM

In the last 5K miles my car had TC's (on stock springs), bushings, spring pads, etc replaced and it's a good setup for daily use.  There's a bit more body roll than I like, but the car is entertaining to drive and has fairly high cornering limits on 205-55-15 summer tires, and is very predictable without any harshness over rough roads.  I think that a thicker front bar will go in eventually, but I like the car as it is.

Title: Where are you?
Post by: 318idol on September 08, 2008, 11:14:43 PM

Quote from: vpilarry;54895

I had TCs with M3 springs - rode great but the springs didn't give any drop so I relented and got Sports and H&R springs.

BTW - I still have the TCs, only put ~5000 mi on them - $130 + shipping if you're looking.

I might be interested...  where are you?  I'm in Portland, Oregon

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: vpilarry on September 09, 2008, 11:49:54 AM

Quote from: 318idol;56356

I might be interested...  where are you?  I'm in Portland, Oregon

I'm in Virginia (22923). Shipping looks to be $20-$30.  Let's call it $25 unless you want an actual quote.

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: ducatipaso on September 09, 2008, 02:46:58 PM

i have TCs on OEM E30 M3 springs and my car handles terrific. 318idol, if you want a test ride, let me know.

Title: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class?
Post by: John W on September 14, 2008, 10:08:23 PM

I would think that the e30 springs and TC's would be a nice, mild improvement in performance over stock. With a more agressive spring, I'd be interested to see how the TC holds up in the long term.