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Meanmyz · 07-20-2018

Hi guys! I was just looking over Marc H's site on his Gathering material and see that he mentions that Bilstein FX3 shocks are not being manufactured.

I think I might I have seen something or someone post that this was the case, but it didn't register.

So WHY isn't Bilstein producing these?

I knew that they wouldn't repair. This isn't another "panties in a bunch" thing over licensing with GM, is it?

Sad.

Flyman 27 · 07-20-2018

I was looking everywhere for new FX3 shocks several weeks ago, I did end up finding a front pair, but no rears.
I did send an email to the Bilstein customer service people and they stated that they had a production run scheduled for August of this year. Don't know if it might be cancelled, but that was the best info I could find.

Norwegianmopar · 07-21-2018

This is what Bilstein HQ in Germany said to me:

Dear Roy,

with our shocks your serial adjustment options will be conserved.

You can also mount the actuator on top of the BILSTEIN B6 shocks, similar to your serial shocks.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards

Bilstein Info

Components Technology - Damper

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Norwegianmopar · 07-21-2018

They claim we can use the new B6 shocks as direct replacements.

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Meanmyz · 07-23-2018

Thanks for the responses, guys!

cruban · 07-24-2018

Got the same info for August, but before that it was June, prior to that it was April and so on, so who knows.

Ccmano · 07-24-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norwegianmopar

They claim we can use the new B6 shocks as direct replacements.

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It would help if they said specifically which B6 Shocks. Frankly I would be surprised if that was true.
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-=Jeff=- · 07-24-2018

Places are advertising them as direct fit replacements.. guess some one that need them should order them and see

S.hafsmo · 07-25-2018

B6 is just a generic term for a range of shocks. It still model specific, and according to the old part number. Not sure why they would add B6 to the "name" of the shock but it shouldn't change anything.

-=Jeff=- · 07-25-2018

I believe the B6 is a new internal design or change. These might be a better or different internal design.. it will be interesting to hear feedback when someone tries the

07-20-2018	#1
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	No new FX3 Bilsteins? Hi guys! I was just looking over Marc H's site on his Gathering material and see that he mentions that Bilstein FX3 shocks are not being manufactured. I think I might I have seen something or someone post that this was the case, but it didn't register. So WHY isn't Bilstein producing these? I knew that they wouldn't repair. This isn't another "panties in a bunch" thing over licensing with GM, is it? Sad.

07-20-2018	#2
Flyman 27 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wayne Illinois Posts: 402	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? I was looking everywhere for new FX3 shocks several weeks ago, I did end up finding a front pair, but no rears. I did send an email to the Bilstein customer service people and they stated that they had a production run scheduled for August of this year. Don't know if it might be cancelled, but that was the best info I could find. __________________ 91-#1935 Black/black & gray, Haibeck 500 Cams by Pete

07-21-2018	#3
Norwegianmopar Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 345	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? This is what Bilstein HQ in Germany said to me: Dear Roy, with our shocks your serial adjustment options will be conserved. You can also mount the actuator on top of the BILSTEIN B6 shocks, similar to your serial shocks. Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards Bilstein Info Components Technology - Damper Sent from my SM-G955F using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Roy Martin 1994 ZR-1 #112 Admiral Blue/Black Dana 4:10 Aluminum flywheel Corsa exhaust Watson headers Haibeck chip 470 HP/399 RWHP 1991 ZR-1 #400 White/Red (SOLD) Dana 4:10 Powder coated engine Haibeck performance chip Borla exhaust

07-21-2018	#4
Norwegianmopar Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Norway Posts: 345	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? They claim we can use the new B6 shocks as direct replacements. Sent from my SM-G955F using ZR-1 Net Registry mobile app __________________ Roy Martin 1994 ZR-1 #112 Admiral Blue/Black Dana 4:10 Aluminum flywheel Corsa exhaust Watson headers Haibeck chip 470 HP/399 RWHP 1991 ZR-1 #400 White/Red (SOLD) Dana 4:10 Powder coated engine Haibeck performance chip Borla exhaust

07-23-2018	#5
Meanmyz Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Springfield, Minnesota Posts: 446	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? Thanks for the responses, guys!

07-24-2018	#6
cruban Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 37	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? Got the same info for August, but before that it was June, prior to that it was April and so on, so who knows.

07-24-2018	#8
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? Places are advertising them as direct fit replacements.. guess some one that need them should order them and see __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

07-25-2018	#9
S.hafsmo Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norway Posts: 397	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? B6 is just a generic term for a range of shocks. It still model specific, and according to the old part number. Not sure why they would add B6 to the "name" of the shock but it shouldn't change anything. __________________ - '90 ZR-1

07-25-2018	#10
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: No new FX3 Bilsteins? I believe the B6 is a new internal design or change. These might be a better or different internal design.. it will be interesting to hear feedback when someone tries the __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978