Lets get some 09 WRX specific dampers/springs made (gauging interest thread) - Page 23

SlidewayzRacer · 11-03-2009, 01:50 AM

Order sent!! Looking forward to shocks with yellow springs...

SD

GTWORX.com · 11-03-2009, 03:09 AM

Thanks Guys. I am headed to Sema in about 2 hrs. JUst packed up enough stuff to assemble an M5 in my hotel !! I have been up since 0500 and cant sleep now.

At any rate, if anyone needs anything or has a question, I will be checking emails at 0900( WEST coast time) noon and 6pm and midnight. Other wise someone will be in the office each day from noon to 5 eastern time. My cell works and I am a texting fool, so dont hesitate to text me any questions.

GTWORX

443-370-9000 cell.

sjoneSi · 11-03-2009, 10:58 AM

Anybody ask about rebuilds on this yet? I searched and didn't find anything. I want to know that if I'm going to spend 1k on these that they are backed up if they break (or how much for a rebuild if they charge). I'm ready to send my credit card info pending this information...I just don't want to be a guinea pig only to have to go back to stock shocks (if they break) after spending a grand and then have to pay a ton to fix them...

j

BIGSKYWRX · 11-03-2009, 11:03 AM

all Bilstein's I've seen are rebuildable, I'll let Myles speak specifically to these

Most have a full factory warranty, but again I'll let Myles comment on that

GTWORX.com · 11-03-2009, 03:13 PM

Yes to warranty and yes to rebuildable. Sorry for not mentioning that. Standard rebuild cost would apply if say 4 years from now you need a rebuild.( 70.00 per corner is on Bilstein's site). I will know details soon.

GTWORX

Suby Noob · 11-03-2009, 03:31 PM

Do aftermarket performance shocks like these wear out quicker than a stock damper would?

BIGSKYWRX · 11-03-2009, 04:08 PM

wear is almost impossible to predict- w/ stiffer springs- "sport" dampers will outlast oe dampers

w/ oe springs I'd hazard a guess that the Bilsteins would outlast the oe ones as well, w/ a warranty and the fact these are rebuildable it's somewhat of moot point

GTWORX.com · 11-03-2009, 10:47 PM

Normally when a shock is matched to a spring rate the longevity of the damper increases do to a lack of stress on the internals.

Warranty btw will be at least 2 years.

Myles

TheDafMaster · 11-04-2009, 07:07 AM

Sign me up.

sjoneSi · 11-04-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

Yes to warranty and yes to rebuildable. Sorry for not mentioning that. Standard rebuild cost would apply if say 4 years from now you need a rebuild.( 70.00 per corner is on Bilstein's site). I will know details soon.

GTWORX

Thank you for the update. I will send in the order form when I get home from work today, this is what I needed to hear. 2 years is good for a warranty, and ~$70 each is fine for a rebuild. These are pricey, but I am expecting a BIG improvement over stock. For now I will run these with stock shocks, waiting to see what the deal is for the regular guy springs (and until I have more money, lol).

J

GTWORX.com · 11-05-2009, 01:40 PM

To those who have ordered and are going to order.....any color preferences? I will take it into account. At this time I am leaning towards BLACK, but silver is an after thought too.

Opinions?

GTWORX

reaper702 · 11-05-2009, 02:05 PM

Color of the shocks or springs?

Bean-Counter · 11-05-2009, 02:19 PM

^pretty sure the springs are silver? for Reg-Guy and yellow for...whatever the official name for the yellows are.

I like the idea of yellow springs on black shocks. Can't go wrong with black. Silver would look great if you can get it to looked polished rather than dull and grey...

So I guess I don't have a preference other than they look good with yellow springs!

totem · 11-05-2009, 02:35 PM

black with blue bilstein logos on chrome strip...

quixotesan · 11-05-2009, 02:43 PM

ordered the shocks and yellows...silver would be nice for the shocks.

hoku · 11-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper702

Color of the shocks or springs?

... need something to match your purse?

zachxxxx · 11-05-2009, 03:18 PM

I haven't ordered yet because I keep going back and forth between on if I want the Yellow Springs or the Black springs. If I am not much of a track dog should I get blacks? Are the blacks more gf friendly or would the yellows be gf friendly?

Edit: For colors I think silver or black would be hot.

JohnnyG · 11-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Are we talking about colours for the springs, struts or both?

AndyRoo · 11-05-2009, 04:06 PM

He's talking about the struts....the RCE Black springs are black and the RCE Yellow springs are yellow. That part is kinda set in stone.

- Andrew

last lemming alive · 11-05-2009, 04:32 PM

I say make them look just like OEM so we can sneak them by the Subaru dealerships

09rexwagon · 11-05-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by last lemming alive

I say make them look just like OEM so we can sneek them buy the Subaru dealerships

+1 !!!

GTWORX.com · 11-05-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zachxxxx

I haven't ordered yet because I keep going back and forth between on if I want the Yellow Springs or the Black springs. If I am not much of a track dog should I get blacks? Are the blacks more gf friendly or would the yellows be gf friendly?

Edit: For colors I think silver or black would be hot.

Wont matter as the valving will be as such that those rates will feel VERY compliant,

GTWORX

sjoneSi · 11-05-2009, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTWORX.com

Wont matter as the valving will be as such that those rates will feel VERY compliant,

GTWORX

Please count me in...check your e-mail

Ok, so black for the shocks/struts. Plain and simple. Same for the springs. Stealthy FTW.

j

reaper702 · 11-05-2009, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoku

... need something to match your purse?

those sound like fighting words

hoku · 11-05-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper702

those sound like fighting words

yeah, I hope you don't break a nail!

11-05-2009, 02:19 PM	#563
Bean-Counter Scooby Newbie Member#: 223468 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 45 minutes west of Chicago Vehicle: 2009 stock WRX Dark Gray	^pretty sure the springs are silver? for Reg-Guy and yellow for...whatever the official name for the yellows are. I like the idea of yellow springs on black shocks. Can't go wrong with black. Silver would look great if you can get it to looked polished rather than dull and grey... So I guess I don't have a preference other than they look good with yellow springs! Last edited by Bean-Counter; 11-05-2009 at 02:36 PM.

11-05-2009, 04:32 PM	#570
last lemming alive Scooby Newbie Member#: 139465 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Vehicle: 2009 WRX Premium Black	I say make them look just like OEM so we can sneak them by the Subaru dealerships Last edited by last lemming alive; 11-05-2009 at 08:53 PM.

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11-03-2009, 01:50 AM	#551
SlidewayzRacer Scooby Newbie Member#: 17898 Join Date: Apr 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Colorado Springs Vehicle: 2009 WRX 5 Door Waiting for RCE......	Order sent!! Looking forward to shocks with yellow springs... SD

11-03-2009, 03:09 AM	#552
GTWORX.com NASIOC Vendor Member#: 97303 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: RACECOMP ENGINEERING LLC. Vehicle: 2009 WRX and Porsche Gray and Black	Thanks Guys. I am headed to Sema in about 2 hrs. JUst packed up enough stuff to assemble an M5 in my hotel !! I have been up since 0500 and cant sleep now. At any rate, if anyone needs anything or has a question, I will be checking emails at 0900( WEST coast time) noon and 6pm and midnight. Other wise someone will be in the office each day from noon to 5 eastern time. My cell works and I am a texting fool, so dont hesitate to text me any questions. GTWORX 443-370-9000 cell.

11-03-2009, 10:58 AM	#553
sjoneSi Scooby Newbie Member#: 190390 Join Date: Sep 2008	Anybody ask about rebuilds on this yet? I searched and didn't find anything. I want to know that if I'm going to spend 1k on these that they are backed up if they break (or how much for a rebuild if they charge). I'm ready to send my credit card info pending this information...I just don't want to be a guinea pig only to have to go back to stock shocks (if they break) after spending a grand and then have to pay a ton to fix them... j

11-03-2009, 11:03 AM	#554
BIGSKYWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 7958 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Vehicle: 09 GH B+	all Bilstein's I've seen are rebuildable, I'll let Myles speak specifically to these Most have a full factory warranty, but again I'll let Myles comment on that

11-03-2009, 03:13 PM	#555
GTWORX.com NASIOC Vendor Member#: 97303 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: RACECOMP ENGINEERING LLC. Vehicle: 2009 WRX and Porsche Gray and Black	Yes to warranty and yes to rebuildable. Sorry for not mentioning that. Standard rebuild cost would apply if say 4 years from now you need a rebuild.( 70.00 per corner is on Bilstein's site). I will know details soon. GTWORX

11-03-2009, 03:31 PM	#556
Suby Noob Scooby Newbie Member#: 60890 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Location: O-Town Vehicle: 1994 Toyota Pick-Up 2009 DGM WRX Sedan	Do aftermarket performance shocks like these wear out quicker than a stock damper would?

11-03-2009, 04:08 PM	#557
BIGSKYWRX Scooby Guru Member#: 7958 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Plains of Eastern Montana Vehicle: 09 GH B+	wear is almost impossible to predict- w/ stiffer springs- "sport" dampers will outlast oe dampers w/ oe springs I'd hazard a guess that the Bilsteins would outlast the oe ones as well, w/ a warranty and the fact these are rebuildable it's somewhat of moot point

11-03-2009, 10:47 PM	#558
GTWORX.com NASIOC Vendor Member#: 97303 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: RACECOMP ENGINEERING LLC. Vehicle: 2009 WRX and Porsche Gray and Black	Normally when a shock is matched to a spring rate the longevity of the damper increases do to a lack of stress on the internals. Warranty btw will be at least 2 years. Myles

11-04-2009, 07:07 AM	#559
TheDafMaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 227514 Join Date: Oct 2009 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: City of Angeles Vehicle: 2009 WRX Black	Sign me up.

11-05-2009, 01:40 PM	#561
GTWORX.com NASIOC Vendor Member#: 97303 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: RACECOMP ENGINEERING LLC. Vehicle: 2009 WRX and Porsche Gray and Black	To those who have ordered and are going to order.....any color preferences? I will take it into account. At this time I am leaning towards BLACK, but silver is an after thought too. Opinions? GTWORX

11-05-2009, 02:05 PM	#562
reaper702 Scooby Newbie Member#: 191827 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sin City Vehicle: 2009 WRX WRB	Color of the shocks or springs?

11-05-2009, 02:35 PM	#564
totem Scooby Newbie Member#: 220270 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas	black with blue bilstein logos on chrome strip...

11-05-2009, 02:43 PM	#565
quixotesan Scooby Newbie Member#: 219699 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: New York Vehicle: 2009 WRX Wagon grey metallic	ordered the shocks and yellows...silver would be nice for the shocks.

11-05-2009, 03:18 PM	#567
zachxxxx Scooby Newbie Member#: 52769 Join Date: Jan 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: bakersfield, ca Vehicle: 09 WRX WRB	I haven't ordered yet because I keep going back and forth between on if I want the Yellow Springs or the Black springs. If I am not much of a track dog should I get blacks? Are the blacks more gf friendly or would the yellows be gf friendly? Edit: For colors I think silver or black would be hot.

11-05-2009, 04:03 PM	#568
JohnnyG Scooby Newbie Member#: 164671 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Vehicle: 2009 WRX 265 DGM	Are we talking about colours for the springs, struts or both?

11-05-2009, 04:06 PM	#569
AndyRoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 20952 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Columbia, MD Vehicle: Mini Cooper S BRG	He's talking about the struts....the RCE Black springs are black and the RCE Yellow springs are yellow. That part is kinda set in stone. - Andrew