FWD Newsletter August 2009
Page 2: Bilstein HD and Touring Shocks, Boge Shocks, Koni and Koni FSD Shocks

The choice for the truly discriminating driver, Bilsteins offer handling so superior, they’re capable of damping wheel movement as small as 2mm. Now that’s smooth! Most stock shocks just don’t have enough damping on compression and rebound. The result is mushy transitional performance, brake dive, a choppy feel on expansion joints and in some cases, suspension crash through. Explaining how Bilsteins alleviate this with increased damping is difficult. How can the ride be smoother and feel plusher if the shock is stiffer? A big part of improvement comes from Bilsteins patented digressive valving system that helps soak up initial shock loads before full damping is achieved. This takes off the sharp edge of most impacts and completely changes the feel of the car. An unusually high number of customers have called back with praise of Bilsteins. One customer went so far as to say,“You guys are too subtle in your ads for these things, you’ve got to let people know that this is the fix!” Do you have questions? Give us a call. Our staff is well-trained in the installation and function of Bilsteins and will be glad to help.

(1) Not for AWD or models equipped with Nivomat self-leveling rear shocks.

(2) Not for cars equipped with 4C suspension systems.

Bilstein Touring Class replacement shocks and struts feature the same German engineering and quality as the world famous Bilstein HD’s but with a bit less aggressive valving. This is the Shock Volvo should have used on these cars stock.  Great handling with appreciable trade of In comfort.

Click on your model to see the shocks we carry.

850 Series

S40, V50 (2000-04)

S70, V70 (1998-2000)

C70 (1998-2005)