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BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

posted by  KALAS on  Wed Jul 19 10:28 CST 2006
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I am going to replace the shock absorbers and struts in my 850 GLT. I have selected Bilstein B6 Sport.

¿Any experience with this brand and model? ¿Are a good selection for a 850?

Thanks in advance.
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850 GLT Aut.








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    BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

    posted by  someone claiming to be NateB on  Fri Jul 21 13:25 CST 2006 [RELATED]

    Bilstein is good stuff.

    I installed the Kony Sport adjustables struts in the front and Bilstein HD shocks in the back.

    For me- the best of both worlds.







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    BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

    posted by  Jack43 on  Thu Jul 20 04:42 CST 2006
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    Last summer I put in Bilstein HD all around at 110K. Love the change in ride and handling--firm but not hard. Excellent directional control improvement (no tendency for the front end to wander when going over bumps) Don't worry about the firm ride unless you like squishy--in that case get a Buick!
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    96 850T, Bilstein HD, IPD swaybars








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    BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

    posted by  Beiner on  Thu Jul 20 02:27 CST 2006
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    I've heard so many good things about bilstein when you put them in Volvo's. The touring are nice when you want a good soft smooth ride. The sports (HD's) are a bit rough, so I've heard. But I personally think that you can't go wrong with Bilstein's. Don't get me wrong, you can get better, but for your money, Bilsteins are the way to go.
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    '98 XC '95 855 GLT '83 245 DL (245 for sale! e-mail me if your looking to buy); All over 125k miles








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    BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

    posted by  mainak on  Wed Jul 19 11:50 CST 2006
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    Mine is 1997 850 GLT 124K. Recently I replaced all 4 with Bilstein Touring. Finding out it is little bit hard ride which may be due to the spring set. Can not compare with old one as they were totally bad when I bought this car.

    - Mainak








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      BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1994

      posted by  MadeInJapan on  Tue Aug 15 11:49 CST 2006
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      Go with the Tourings, unless your young and don't care about teeth chipping from the jarring ride.
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      1998 S70 T5 Emarald Green Metallic, 2004 V70 2.5T Ruby Red, Previous Owner of Black '94 850 Turbo Wagon. My cars have been running so well lately they've got me worried.








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      BILSTEIN SPORT for 850 GLT 850 1997

      posted by  someone claiming to be john on  Tue Aug 15 10:56 CST 2006 [RELATED]

      I added four touring units along with sway bars from IPD and couldn't be happier with the ride on my 97 855 GLT. Totally controlled ride and smooth when the road surface is. Currently running Toyo Proxes TPT tires (very nice tires for the car)







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