Just installed Monroe "economy" struts from Parts Authority. Its only been a week so far but everything seems to be fine.
I paired Bilstein B6 struts with H&R springs. Absolutely night-and-day. The car feels so much more secure and planted. The B6's shorter stroke and beefier build prove to be a great quality ride, even in comfort and normal mode. There's little-to-no dive, and the front corners are more responsive and poised under load.
I like the bilstein touring struts. They are a great value for a slightly sportier than stock strut.
But, the ride on these Bilstein B4's is pretty reasonable on the street. They are a bit stiff but not harsh. The rear is little stiffer than the front, almost too stiff.
After a quick survey of the struts/shocks available, I decided to go with a set of Bilstein B4's front and rear. These aren't adjustable but should match the factory spring rates very nicely.
Mind you this is with new Suplex BBWW front springs and Monroe struts.
Bilstein HD struts with VR6 springs to raise the ride height.
I replaced the front struts (bilistine B4 standard stock replacements) and front strut mounts/bearings and ball-joints. It's annoying that I'd already replaced all this stuff once but it was old and dead and needed replaced again.
Bilsteins suck on the E30 platform. I bought my car with them and the ride quality was trash.
Monroe is crap quality.
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