Hey Guys was chatting with my supplier saying we have a hole in the market for a good shock for Vitaras and he said he has part numbers for Vitara's available.
Just wanting to gauge interest, potenitally look at a group buy, they'll be a custom order from Germany in my suppliers next shipment so full payment is required upfront and it will be a wait somewhere in the 6-10 week range.
For those not familiar with the advantages of a Bilstein over something like a dobinsons, OME or EFS twin tube, is that it's a monotube construction, the shock piston is 46mm in diameter, compared to 35mm piston in a twin tube design and has a variable velocity valve stack shim, meaning its damping rate changes depending on the velocity of the shaft compression. It's the same tech you find in Fox, King and Radflo style race shocks, however Bilstein are very good with the valving and we find that they offer superior on road performance as well as a greater capacity to control a vehicle in offroad situations as well due to the physically larger piston and better valve tech.
Pricing hasn't been set yet but average price is around $360 for struts and $320 for rear shocks. The warranty is two years, the shocks are fully rebuildable, current it costs $187 per shock for a full rebuild, so these are a buy once type shock that will last from our experience at least 70-100000km before needing a rebuild.
This type of thing for the front a B6 style Bilstein
B6 rear shock.
If you think you might be interested in something like this, post below. if we get 10-20 keen, then I'll work on posting up some solid group buy discount rate and we'll get something underway, taking deposits to secure your order and go from there.
We can package with EFS or Dobinsons springs as well for a full kit.
Sorry about the salesy type post, but I think these are a really good option for you guys looking for a bit more out of your suspension, in a bolt in application. I think the two most important things in regards to mods on a vehicle are suspension and tyres. Good tyres to maintain traction and good suspension to keep them on the ground to keep that traction!
Dan
