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Old 07-07-2015, 11:22 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Canehda View Post
+1 Would love to know how they differ from the B6/B8 series struts!
Thanks for bringing more attention to the tS/STi options. It's great to have these available from the factory (albeit in Japan).

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From the picture, it seems like Bilstein is carrying over most of the B6/B8 design. Since the STi springs have a 15mm drop, I wouldn't be surprised if they used the B8 piston shafts/tubes. Valving will be tuned for the STi spring rates (progressive and unknown).

There is probably a slight difference in the valving, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. The STi system is $1700 and a comparable B8 + Swift/RCE combo is ~$1300. Both should be bulletproof and great for street driving and the occasional autox/hdpe.
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Last edited by Shankenstein; 07-07-2015 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Mistake about the difference between B6 & B8
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