Re: Bilstein HD vs Sport

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<<  Hello, is there a way to visually distinguish the Bistein HD from the 
Sport 
 besides looking for the stamped numbers? >>

I've only owned my Bilstein HD's for some 16 years, but never have owned 
Sports.  Sorry I don't know.
 
 << I recently picked up some sports and the rear shocks have what look like 
 mini piston rings that slot into 5 grooves.  I assume that this is an 
 adjustable spring perch to vary ride height (the little sheet that came in 
 the box mentions nothing)?  I gotta admit, the little rings look way too 
 flimsy to support the sprung weight of the car.  Can I put my worries to 
 sleep? >>

Those are in fact for adjusting the ride height.  I have mine at the top 
groove(highest) and my car is sitting level.  I find with my wheel 
combination that anything lower causes rubbing on the fender lip.  The rings 
are plenty strong.  Just make sure you install the spring seat such that they 
cover the ring and hold the ring from "opening".  Get some sleep. ;-)

-Dick-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
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