Bilstein Parts

In the era where engine output not as powerful all cars were produced to be predominantly toward cushioning ride comfort, notably this was prior 1980s. Back then the job of handling department was much simpler as the 0-60mph performance was hovering around 10 seconds or beyond.

Even most premium cars had such adequate brisk acceleration characteristics and therefore oil filled shock absorber was the handling trait of the day. The most significant handling and traction improvement was achieved by upgrading to Gas shock absorber, where Bilstein Parts Cartridge had already established its famous brand perceived image.

The heavy duty cartridge provide quicker dampening forces that the whole car is kept uncannily balanced transforming any sluggish car into sharp handling, agile and has better stopping ability. In fact wallowing tendency at higher speed on most Japanese cars is completely gone. But the drawback is harsh ride on uneven road surface. Since most circuit track has smooth surface the Gas shock absorber was the only ultimate choice and Bilstein was the top performer.

There is no wonder that a Rally Car has jarring ride quality at walking pace, yet at high speed the ride is amazingly getting better. This was the typical of Bilstein’s main driving characteristic, if anyone recalls the W124 Benz drew ride quality critics when it was newly introduced. It was a mile difference to its W123 predecessor in the ride department and it get worsened for city driving.

Nowadays for safety reasons Gas shock absorber fitment is an imperative precautionary measurement. Vehicle’s stability for heavy hauling truck for example is more important than merely ride quality. Mercedes Benz has been known to fit Bilstein as their OEM standard parts, this include their 2.5 Tonnes beast the G-Wagen-4.

Even the Rear Shock upgrade for Chevrolet and GMC Trucks, Blazer & Yukon, including both 2 wheel drive and 4x4 applications rely on the brand which is produced in US by AC Delco. Gas Shock has relatively longer lifetime than its oil sibling. Though any shock would become vulnerable when the inner chromed rod is being exposed to dusty environments, so ensure the rubber protective cover wholly encapsulate the mid part of cartridge.