Author Topic: Experience with Bilstein Touring Class? (Read 4833 times)

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

RED IS 91 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 10, 2008, 06:45:05 PM »

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

vpilarry · « **Reply #2 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.

C.Saenz · « **Reply #3 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?

bmw327 · « **Reply #4 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.

318idol · « **Reply #5 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

vpilarry · « **Reply #6 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.

ducatipaso · « **Reply #7 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.

John W · « **Reply #8 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.