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Bilsteins vs. FE3s?

PaintChips97

PaintChips97

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I'm gathering parts to overhaul my suspension, and I've come into a problem. My original FE3 struts are still good, but since I have no idea for how long, I've decided to replace them. My question is, which is a stiffer, better-performing strut - the FE3s, or the Bilsteins? Every time this question is asked, the answer is always "The Bilsteins are better", but that's not specific enough. Are the Bilsteins better as in they perform well while being comfortable too (sort of a compromise), or are they actually stiffer and more performance-oriented than the Comp G struts? I'm looking for the best handling possible without going to coilovers, and comfort isn't of a big concern to me
 


Bilsteins are not for comfort, my GXP has a much firmer ride than my Comp G. Its not unbearable by any means, but totally noticeable after owning both. If your budget allows, I would go with the Bilsteins.
 
I'm hoarding parts over the next few months, I'm gonna grab some struts next. Already have all 4 strut mounts, anti pogo washers, and engine and trans spacers. Bilsteins it is, then. Thank you!
 
Yep, those are it. It'll really be nice to have handling worthy of the "sports car" premium my idiot insurance company has me paying
 


It's the cheapest I could get, this was the only company that didn't absolutely kill me because of my age. But, I guess the car was flagged as a performance sedan when they ran the VIN and that bumped the rate up. It's still not cheap because of my age though lol.
 
Actually got curious and snooped around, and I got ahold of all the original dealer documentation from when my grandma bought it new lol. Dealer invoice says $31,098, holy crap
 
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