Bilstein project revalve and more info

[Jeffvette]

As most of you know I have DRM coilovers on my car. I have been running them for 6 years now. I had my factory shocks revalved 2 years prior to installing the coilovers.

Currently Bilstein offers several revalves
A) Factory spec
B) Marlin (autocross)
c) Morocco (Stiffer)

I run the Morocco and find that it is still livable for daily driving. Older people or those that have back problems might find it a bit rough.

So, after 9 years, the shocks have been showing some float lately going over road imperfections. Which is unacceptable. I had a spare set of Bilstein fronts, which I have sent off. (I will update turn around time when I receive them)

Shocks as they were sent

http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein.JPG
http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein1.JPG

Bilstein will be doing the following upgrades

1) Morocco revalve
2) Install eurethane lower bushings
3) Notch for coilovers
4) instructed them to send new labels for me to apply.

Bilstein has set up a page dedicated to the shock rebuilds, they also have a pdf form to fill out with your info to include with the shocks.

http://www.bilsteinus.com/services.php


Now when refinishing them, since Bilstein doesn't, I contacted the company that creates/mixes the paint for Bilstein.

http://www.ellispaint.com (http://www.ellispaint.com/)

Ellis, used to sell individual cans, but now they insist on selling you a case of 12. The code is #217 I will have my spares available for sale shortly. I imagine 1 can will cover all 4 shocks with a couple of coats.


To be continued.....

[secondchance]

Jim,

Are we getting some ideas or what?
Wanns try Morocco valving?

[Ccmano]

Put me down for a can of paint Jeff...:mrgreen: I have a spare set of shocks waiting for the same thing.
H
:cheers:

[4DSZR1]

I'll take a can also Jeff.


Rick

[PhillipsLT5]

Clarence at Bilstein told me it is powder coat?

[jrd1990zr1]

Jeff,

I'd like a can too if possible.

Thanks, John :cheers:

[Jeffvette]

Clarence at Bilstein told me it is powder coat?

Ellis supplies directly to Bilstein, so who knows.

But this is how the tops turned out today.

http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein2.JPG


http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein3.JPG

[GOLDCYLON]

Ellis supplies directly to Bilstein, so who knows.

But this is how the tops turned out today.

http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein2.JPG


http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein3.JPG


Jeff those look like crap. Send those to me so I can properly dispose of them for you. All you need are the labels :mrgreen:

[tf95ZR1]

Can me Jeff

[Dynomite]

Those must have been dipped in paint.....For those who are thinking of refurbishing or revalving their FX3 Bilstein Shocks :thumbsup:

http://www.ellispaint.com

Ellis supplies directly to Bilstein, so who knows.

But this is how the tops turned out today.

http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein2.JPG


http://www.pnwzr1.com/images/Bilstein/Bilstein3.JPG

[Scrrem]

Jeff
I will take a can if you have any left.
Rich.