Bilstein B6 Ride Quality
I expected the Bilstein B6 shocks to feel firmer, especially over sharp bumps and rough patches at low speeds. This is the case but the difference is not significant. It’s fine, for example, going over most railroad tracks on a level surface.
I ALSO expected a more controlled ride overall, but I’m disappointed. When bumps are fairly big or the road is undulating, it feels like the whole car follows the up and down contours of the road too much instead of the suspension absorbing anything. When the road is built up at railroad tracks (like a mini “hill”) the rear feels like it wants to jump over it (and would if I went fast enough ). The bottom line is the car’s reaction to up and down contours of significance (even if “smooth” rather than sharp) feels exaggerated and disrupts control of the car. Any ideas?
Here’s the setup on my 2019 GT 400A: PP1 struts, Bilstein B6 rear shocks, BMR SP763 minimum drop springs, PP1 toe links, and BMR cradle lockouts.I expected the Bilstein B6 shocks to feel firmer, especially over sharp bumps and rough patches at low speeds. This is the case but the difference is not significant. It’s fine, for example, going over most railroad tracks on a level surface.I ALSO expected a more controlled ride overall, but I’m disappointed. When bumps are fairly big or the road is undulating, it feels like the whole car follows the up and down contours of the road too much instead of the suspension absorbing anything. When the road is built up at railroad tracks (like a mini “hill”) the rear feels like it wants to jump over it (and would if I went fast enough). The bottom line is the car’s reaction to up and down contours of significance (even if “smooth” rather than sharp) feels exaggerated and disrupts control of the car. Any ideas?