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Bilstein PSS9 Coilover Kit

Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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Hi Guys, I will like to get an opinion on what's the best setup for the Bilstein PSS9. Both the front and back shocks can be adjusted between 1 - 9 in term of hard & soft. I drive mainly during weekend with baby and in-laws on borde but occasionally I goes for night driving with the E60 gangs. Thanks for your attention.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by deriffic' post='752366' date='Dec 24 2008, 08:39 PM
Hi Guys, I will like to get an opinion on what's the best setup for the Bilstein PSS9. Both the front and back shocks can be adjusted between 1 - 9 in term of hard & soft. I drive mainly during weekend with baby and in-laws on borde but occasionally I goes for night driving with the E60 gangs. Thanks for your attention.
I've got the Pss10's and when I have my 20's on I set it on 8 (higher the harder). and right now I have 17's for winter setup and its set around 5/6 setting.


I think if you are planning for any hard driving, definitely set it 8/9.

If its regular daily driving with the baby, I think 4/5 is good.

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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='752376' date='Dec 25 2008, 10:11 AM
I've got the Pss10's and when I have my 20's on I set it on 8 (higher the harder). and right now I have 17's for winter setup and its set around 5/6 setting.


I think if you are planning for any hard driving, definitely set it 8/9.

If its regular daily driving with the baby, I think 4/5 is good.

Hi, thanks for your suggestion. All along I thought the lower the number, the harder it is. Maybe the PSS9 has some difference with the PSS10 ? Since there isn't any snow in where I live, I will just keep it at 4/5.
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Hmm. maybe you're right, and I have the settings reversed.

When I turn it Clockwise it goes harder / higher setting. Maybe I can't read dials right. HAHAHa



But just keep it in the middle for the best feel.
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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for PSS9 1 is the hardest and 9 is the softest...

usually for daily driving 7/7 will be nice...

for some spirited driving around town... i set to 5frt 4rear

i tried 2/2 before too.... firm...but not harsh... still comfortable imho...
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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I have mine at a 6, it's a good blend between comfort and performance.
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