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Old 02-05-2016, 12:13 AM
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FWIW the Billies have only one adjuster, which adjusts both compression and rebound.

The V3 has separate adjusters for each.
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Originally Posted by lovegroova
FWIW the Billies have only one adjuster, which adjusts both compression and rebound. The V3 has separate adjusters for each.
Yes, thanks LG, I noticed that. They're definitely on the short list
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I think 2 way adjusters on a road car is way overkill personally! If you are a regular track day driver then maybe, but even most of the guys I race with are using single adjustment.

Some really good 1 ways with the right spring rate / matching damping rate would be enough.

But if you decide on 2 way, spring rate selection is the most important part imo. Too stiff and you will end up compensating using most of the lower end of the damping range.
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Originally Posted by Fatbloke
Originally Posted by lovegroova
FWIW the Billies have only one adjuster, which adjusts both compression and rebound. The V3 has separate adjusters for each.
Yes, thanks LG, I noticed that. They're definitely on the short list
For what it's worth, Tom @ TGM recommends Billies.

Am I correct in thinking that the bigger the arse, the greater the sensitivity to suspension tweaks?
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Originally Posted by S2K-Phil
For what it's worth, Tom @ TGM recommends Billies.

Am I correct in thinking that the bigger the arse, the greater the sensitivity to suspension tweaks?
Well, you're the biggest arse I know, so you'd be the expert!
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All things considered, I'm sure I could set up the V3's, but MB and TGM/Phil have convinced me to go for the Bilsteins. Plus I won't have put up with CynicG banging on endlessly anymore

Thanks all......
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Billlies are great and I think you will see a big difference

Which ones have you gone for?
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Originally Posted by Fatbloke
All things considered, I'm sure I could set up the V3's, but MB and TGM/Phil have convinced me to go for the Bilsteins. Plus I won't have put up with CynicG banging on endlessly anymore

Thanks all......
B16 PSS9's?
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B16 PSS9's?
Yep, these. That's right isn't it?

Not planning to order anything until the car comes out of hibernation at the start of April.

So, what about top mounts? I sold my OEM suspension to MB about 6 years ago, so I can't use them.........
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Originally Posted by Fatbloke
Originally Posted by CynicG
B16 PSS9's?
Yep, these. That's right isn't it?

Not planning to order anything until the car comes out of hibernation at the start of April.

So, what about top mounts? I sold my OEM suspension to MB about 6 years ago, so I can't use them.........
A WTB thread would be the best idea, although they are only £30 or so from Honda http://www.lingshond...74&block_05=hcr

The Billies are rather lovely.


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