Front Dampers

[swordfish210 20]

My 405 needs some new front dampers (one is leaking) and i was looking at getting some Bilstein OE replacements as i had some on my 205 and they were very good. However i was looking at the ECP website and they show 2 types of damper, one is oil and one is gas filled with just a few pounds of difference between them. Has anyone used these before and if so which one is the perfered item, or are there any other dampers that i should be looking for. Thanks. Mark

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

My 405 has the Bilstein gas dampers from their Streetline kit, they seem pretty good.

[Erlend405Mi16x4 0]

i belive that gas dampers have better response time and therefore is perferred.

[swordfish210 20]

OK i bought a pair of the OE Bilstein gas filled dampers on monday and fitted them but now the rideheight of the car has gone up by about 2 inches Anyone else experienced this problem?

[Guest PeterCrow]

I've just ordered a set of Koni yellows (fronts are adjustable). Will fit new top strut mounts, control arm bushes and steering ram at same time. Also wheel alignment. I've had a great run with Koni yellows on my sports coupes and sports sedans i the past so decided to try them on the Mi16. Will let you know difference it makes...

[KRISKARRERA 2 1 Cars]

OK i bought a pair of the OE Bilstein gas filled dampers on monday and fitted them but now the rideheight of the car has gone up by about 2 inches Anyone else experienced this problem?

Wait to see if it settles a bit over time.

Where did you get them from?

[swordfish210 20]

I got them from Euro car Parts. I've sorted it now though: