Subject: BF Falcon Kings Springs/Bilsteins
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:51:05 +1000
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Hello Greg,
I got around to fitting the Kings Springs/Bilsteins I purchased from you for my BF Falcon on the weekend. I have yet to get the car wheel aligned but I'm very pleased with the way its ended up. It will only get better with a proper wheel alignment I know.
As you will remember I purchased the "uprated" Kings with the optional increased spring rates (520/380 pounds supposedly) in "low" height. In conjunction with the Bilsteins the ride is definitely firmer than before but extremely well controlled. In no way would I call it harsh or even stiff - it definitely is no billy cart now. There is no way the Missus will be complaining about the ride that's for sure. To my thinking it is actually more comfortable than before - comparing it with the previous Kings springs fitted and worn out dampers though.
Height-wise its slightly higher than before at the rear and about the same at the front - I'm really happy with the way it sits as I definitely didn't want it any lower than it was. It may settle a little bit with time but that won't be a problem.
On the handling front its much sharper than before - I've yet to really push it but all the float and wallow it had have disappeared. It's quite nimble for a big car and will only get better with the wheels aligned by someone who knows their stuff (Harder to find than you'd expect these days).
Overall a very worthwhile package. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to take the handling of their Falcon to the next level.
Appreciate your help with this - it was definitely worth it thanks.
regards
Andrew E