Bilstein struts...

ted lorendo · Aug 10, 2014

I live in San Diego and have a friend who works for Bilstein. One of their headquarters is in poway CA. Anyways, he has offered to test fit some prototype struts on my Forester XT. We got to talking and long story story short, he will be giving me a ring to bring down the ST for some new prototype fittings. I'll be giving you all a heads up when this happens. To answer your questions, yes Bilstein is coming out with some goodies.

koozy · Aug 10, 2014

Awesome.

eRic · Aug 12, 2014

have them check if their B14 PSS kit for the 2011-14 Ford Fiesta and 2011-14 MAZDA 2 fits the 2014-15 Ford Fiesta ST.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12994
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/E4-WM4-Y630A00.pdf

ted lorendo · Aug 12, 2014

razorlab · Aug 12, 2014

eRic said:
have them check if their B14 PSS kit for the 2011-14 Ford Fiesta and 2011-14 MAZDA 2 fits the 2014-15 Ford Fiesta ST.
http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=12994
http://cart.bilsteinus.com/pdfs/E4-WM4-Y630A00.pdf

It does, I just installed it the other day, you can see more in my thread.

MOFiST · Aug 25, 2014

Because I'd like to keep my standard ride height but improve ride quality and bump tracking I'm very interested in this. Please keep us informed.

tworeins · Aug 25, 2014

Is there any shock dyno data, particularly relative to stock (ST)?

ted lorendo · Aug 25, 2014

I will be meeting with a rep this next weekend to discuss the struts an get specs

MOFiST · Sep 10, 2014

Bump for any info?

ted lorendo · Sep 11, 2014

My forester XT is at bilstein rich now. Next up is the fiesta st. I'll post it soon.

hyatt · Sep 20, 2014

Someone on their Facebook account confirmed they'd be offering their Sport shocks/struts for the FiST. Coming from Euro cars, I have always used Bilsteins, they're incredible and I can't wait to get rid of that skipping bouncing feeling that the stock units give me.

Pedro · Oct 2, 2014

bump for info

ted lorendo · Oct 3, 2014

Met with him. Being fitted! Will be released within 3-4 months. Debating whether or not to go full coil over or struts.

ted lorendo · Oct 3, 2014

And of course this fell right in between my stage 3 install. Oh well, win win

MOFiST · Oct 3, 2014

ted lorendo said:
Met with him. Being fitted! Will be released within 3-4 months. Debating whether or not to go full coil over or struts.

Good news! My money is being set aside. So are they being fitted to your car? Love to hear any feedback on ride quality.

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Pedro · Dec 10, 2014

Bump. Any updates on how the car feels with the new struts?

MOFiST · Dec 28, 2014

I'd love this mod for the new year. Still hoping Bilstein makes this happen.

ted lorendo · Jan 4, 2015

Sorry for the delay, I've been talking /visiting with bilstein. Struts were installed. Fitment issues being worked on. We are trying their euro spec coilovers on next month. Hopefully they fit. Looking forward to full coilovers.

BlackBird · Jan 4, 2015

Keep us posted.

MOFiST · Jan 5, 2015

ted lorendo said:
Sorry for the delay, I've been talking /visiting with bilstein. Struts were installed. Fitment issues being worked on. We are trying their euro spec coilovers on next month. Hopefully they fit. Looking forward to full coilovers.

You may want to check out Razorlab's build thread > http://fiestast.net/threads/2014-ford-fiesta-st-project.1578/page-4#post-28382
I was considering these however the minimum drop is too much for me.
Hence I was hoping for these struts as an option.

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