Bilstein PSS family

hunter6 · 11-07-2009, 02:59 PM

I'm trying to determine my needs and looking hard at the Bilstein PSS/PSS9/PSS10 family of coil-overs. I see a review or two but nothing too comprehensive. Can anyone explain the differences between the models. Also looking hard at BC BR.

Thanks,
Justin

P.S. Car will be used as dd with occasional HPDE duty

Voboy · 11-07-2009, 03:19 PM

pss - no shock adjustment
pss9 - 9 levels of adjustment (according to Gsedan35, only half the range is actually usable (he has shock dyno'd them))
pss10 - 10 levels of adjustment and small changes in the damper valving.

More info here: http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...w-updates.html

rxkevin · 11-07-2009, 03:57 PM

The PSS10s also have a larger knob for adjustments.

hunter6 · 11-07-2009, 04:07 PM

Wow...great resource...thanks for that...I need to search over there as well.

Justin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voboy

pss - no shock adjustment
pss9 - 9 levels of adjustment (according to Gsedan35, only half the range is actually usable (he has shock dyno'd them))
pss10 - 10 levels of adjustment and small changes in the damper valving.

More info here: http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...w-updates.html

Sylvan Lake V35 · 11-07-2009, 05:17 PM

I have the PSS9 they are sweet they ride nice and handle great. My biggest fear with coilovers was a harsh ride but they are nice. A little soft for the track some guys swap out the rear progressive springs for a stiffer set. I find mine are fine as is.

PGT313 · 11-09-2009, 05:23 PM

I have the PSS and i think the car should have come like this. It's stiffer than stock but so much less "BOOM". One of the best mods i've done. Adam at Z1auto knows all about them if you have any questions.

-Peter

cliffrlp · 11-09-2009, 07:28 PM

I love my PSS's ... I have no need for the adjustable feature. BUT I love my ride!! All though like i've said in some other threads...wish rear could drop some more!!

I got mine from Adam at Z1...good guy!!

DerekW · 11-10-2009, 04:41 PM

Bilsteins are German engineered and TUV certified. It can be serviced, revalved, or modified at their U.S. facility or at many other authorized centers.

I purchased my PSS for purposes similar to yours: DD with occational track/autoX. I had them revalved to match stiffer linear springs. Review is coming after some track time

But I have only heard positive things from racers with personal experiences.

HiHo_Silver350 · Today, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliffrlp

I love my PSS's ... I have no need for the adjustable feature. BUT I love my ride!! All though like i've said in some other threads...wish rear could drop some more!!

I got mine from Adam at Z1...good guy!!

same here. I have the pss9 and it rides great. But again, I wish the rear was able to go lower. I was looking for some springs (I forget which company makes the springs for Bilsteins) but haven't been looking hard enough.

350Zenophile · Today, 12:40 PM

Haven't had mine on for too long...generally a great ride. Found the rear a bit bouncy on certain sections of pavement but I have it lowered as far is it will go and haven't had a chance to experiment too much with the damper settings which may be the issue.

Going around corners fast the rear can get a bit wallowy which I attribute to the progressive spring since I didn't have that with my linear rate Hotchkis. So I can definitely see replacing those for any semi-serious track work.

11-07-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
hunter6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Corral de Tierra Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Bilstein PSS family I'm trying to determine my needs and looking hard at the Bilstein PSS/PSS9/PSS10 family of coil-overs. I see a review or two but nothing too comprehensive. Can anyone explain the differences between the models. Also looking hard at BC BR. Thanks, Justin P.S. Car will be used as dd with occasional HPDE duty __________________ 2006 350Z MB/GT

11-07-2009, 03:19 PM	#2
Voboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,950 iTrader: (20)	pss - no shock adjustment pss9 - 9 levels of adjustment (according to Gsedan35, only half the range is actually usable (he has shock dyno'd them)) pss10 - 10 levels of adjustment and small changes in the damper valving. More info here: http://g35driver.com/forums/brakes-s...w-updates.html Last edited by Voboy; 11-07-2009 at 03:22 PM.

11-07-2009, 03:57 PM	#3
rxkevin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 758 iTrader: (66)	The PSS10s also have a larger knob for adjustments. __________________

11-07-2009, 05:17 PM	#5
Sylvan Lake V35 Fail Artist 2003 Infiniti G35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Alberta Canada Posts: 863 iTrader: (13)	I have the PSS9 they are sweet they ride nice and handle great. My biggest fear with coilovers was a harsh ride but they are nice. A little soft for the track some guys swap out the rear progressive springs for a stiffer set. I find mine are fine as is. __________________ DIY JWT 850bb with Vi-PEC EMS. Tearing down for round II. Sponsored by Visa & Master Card

11-09-2009, 07:28 PM	#7
cliffrlp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: gainesville, fl Posts: 514 iTrader: (4)	I love my PSS's ... I have no need for the adjustable feature. BUT I love my ride!! All though like i've said in some other threads...wish rear could drop some more!! I got mine from Adam at Z1...good guy!! __________________ '05 Redline-Work-Falken-Bilstein-Eibach-Ichiba-JWT-Injen-Hotchkis-Pioneer-Rockford-Alpine

11-09-2009, 05:23 PM	#6
PGT313 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 279 iTrader: (2)	I have the PSS and i think the car should have come like this. It's stiffer than stock but so much less "BOOM". One of the best mods i've done. Adam at Z1auto knows all about them if you have any questions. -Peter

11-10-2009, 04:41 PM	#8
DerekW Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 150 iTrader: (9)	Bilsteins are German engineered and TUV certified. It can be serviced, revalved, or modified at their U.S. facility or at many other authorized centers. I purchased my PSS for purposes similar to yours: DD with occational track/autoX. I had them revalved to match stiffer linear springs. Review is coming after some track time But I have only heard positive things from racers with personal experiences. __________________ 2006 350Z Bilstein Hypercoil Quaife AP Racing SPL 350evo Recaro

Today, 12:40 PM	#10
350Zenophile Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,112 iTrader: (11)	Haven't had mine on for too long...generally a great ride. Found the rear a bit bouncy on certain sections of pavement but I have it lowered as far is it will go and haven't had a chance to experiment too much with the damper settings which may be the issue. Going around corners fast the rear can get a bit wallowy which I attribute to the progressive spring since I didn't have that with my linear rate Hotchkis. So I can definitely see replacing those for any semi-serious track work. Last edited by 350Zenophile; Today at 12:43 PM.

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