Wilbers suspension

Has anybody tried Wilbers suspension on the 308. As I'm desperatly searching for a somewhat local solution for my suspetion needs, I came over wilbers.de which seems to offer adjustable suspension for a number of old Ferraries. My primary need is to correct the ride height.

 

A few guys in the US have tried them - better than QA-1s, but more expensive

 

Hi, i have not tried it but seems Wilbesr are good quality products.
good luck
ciao
Antonino

 

Seems to be the best alternative for me since there is a local importer. They could be delivered with -3 and -5cm damper length + 1cm height adjustment. Wilbers verified that -3 would work. Yes, a bit expensive, but always good to have a seller which has to adhere to Norwegian consumer laws.

 

Try Intrax.

Ferrari shocks product overview - Intrax Racing

IMO much better.

 

If your primary objective is the ride hight, why don't you just change the springs ? There are millions of different stiffness/lengths. Good OEM Koni's perform rather well for just street use. Bear in mind that with "regular" street use you have to be an above-average driver and even drive "above-average", in order to really benefit from adjustable shocks/suspension. Goodies like "big brakes" and adjustable suspension prove their value on the track. Stock 308's perform perfectly well for the occasional trackday. Serious "trackday driving" is a totally different ballgame and incorporates a lot more than just some adjustable shocks. Fitting other suspension parts when only using the car on the public roads have quite an influence on the ride quality, not nessesary an improved influence. Ask me how I know ! ;-)

 

....and more expensive.

Which springs would lower my ride 4cm +-?

 

That's a good one. I had a set of Intrax shocks fitted about a century ago, the Koni's are tucked away on a shelf somewhere.. I would ask the supplier. If you lower the ride hight you would want to use some stiffer springs, I'm shure there are formula's for it and suppliers of springs should be able to advice you spot on !

 

I've had several in depth conversations with Intrax about my 308. They will gather every bit of info they can, i.e. intended use, ride height, track time, etc. and make a custom solution for you that bolts right in. No modifications, no paper weights, no cheap circle track shocks.

I'm just waiting for some extra cash then I'm ordering mine.

Ask for Donald Molenaar.

P.S. I have no affiliation with them other than the fact that after extensive research I think they are the best solution.

 

I put Wilbers on my 308 GTB QV and they were great. That said, I am a huge believer in Intraxx and have put their stuff on my F40. Many LMs are now running the Intraxx set up as it's the best on the market.

 

As long as Intraxx doesn't have a Norwegian supplier and nobody knows one specific spring I can buy to lower the car to my wishes, my best bet as of now is Wilbers. I have a price and a order number just need to give them information about stiffnes and ride height wanted.

 

Not by much. Last I priced the Wilburs they were $2,399. The Intrax weren't that much more ($300 last i checked) and are considerably better IMO. Also, you don't need a local supplier. Call them up and buy them direct. They bolt right in. Their customer service was great every time I spoke with them.

 

I don't know which supension you bought, but the cheapest I could find costs twice of what I will pay for the Wilbers add 25% on price and shipment.

 

Call them.

If you are seeing twice as much you're looking at the 4 way version not the 1k2's.

 

You paid aprox 2700 incl shipping?

 

Wilber are highly regarded for BMW moto aftermarket components. Many folks consider them superior to Ohlins which, in that application at least, are often viewed as more about a "name" than components that are better than other good aftermarket brands.

 

In the uk intrax are approx another 1k gbp more than wilbers

 

I ordered a set of Wilbers for my BMW K1200LT years ago, and it took a long time, mostly because they asked so many questions (I wanted very firm racing springs, and they asked several times to make sure that's what I really wanted lol), and they were super expensive, but they turned that comfy touring bike into an 800 pound sport bike. I would not hesitate getting a set for my 308 if I needed them.

Cheers,

George

 

I had Wilbers on my 308. You can adjust the ride height. Don't know how much, I never did it myself. When you order the shocks they ask what kind of preset you want.

Personally I liked them very much.