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WindyJ

Member Since: 18 Oct 2018
Location: France
Posts: 190

Bilstein etc steering dampers. Interesting video.

This video has come up on FB and I’m wondering of peoples opinion?
My defender pulls ever so slightly to the right and it’s not tracking, swivels, wheel or tyre related so this is interesting as the motor came with a Bilstein steering damper from the previous owner. The feel of the steering is fine, but I have not driven fitted wit a working OE steering damper so can’t compare.

What this guy is saying makes a lot of sense to me....

https://youtu.be/r90KlktaASc

7th Jan 2019 10:41pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5736

2006 Defender 110 Td5 USW Zermatt Silver

I agree, you should not have a steering damper that is not neutral

Terrafirma did a self centering horrible one with a spring on the outside that also doesn’t work.

Just take yours off and try it. It won’t do any harm, and you may not even notice the difference on a smooth road, it’s only when on rough stuff does it work, taking the bounce out.

I used to use an old man emu one that was neutral, so didn’t push or pull just damped the vibrations, and an upgrade from the standard.

7th Jan 2019 11:04pm

JOW240725

Member Since: 04 May 2015
Location: Suffolk
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2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey

I saw this on FB yesterday and the video seems to make sense to my unmechanically minded brain. I'd be interested to see other more intelligent peoples opinions. James
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8th Jan 2019 1:41pm

Snowy90

Member Since: 23 Feb 2015
Location: Surrey
Posts: 482

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Fuji White

I have one supplied with my Bilstein suspension kit, but i am in two minds whether to bother fitting it, now i watched the video i am leaning towards not bothering. Has anyone fitted these and can suggest what the difference is? Mine is a 2008 TDCI 35,000 miles?
I like this guys videos makes alot of sense, and why gas over oil as standard?
I will watch this with interest.

11th Jan 2019 11:23am

Roy5695

Member Since: 15 Feb 2014
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 1123

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS DCPU Indus Silver

I’ve had mine fitted for the last couple hundred miles. No unwanted steering to one side. Less play when driving straight and a more connected to the wheels feeling when going around the corners. Steering feels quite nice to be honest. 2011 Defender DCPU 2.2 - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic30623.html

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Roy

11th Jan 2019 12:36pm

Zed

Member Since: 07 Oct 2017
Location: In the woods
Posts: 3327

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Mine was fitted a couple of thousand miles back last year. Honestly I can't tell the difference between it and the factory item.
I bought it as a set with the bilstein shock absorbers but if I was to start again I wouldn't bother with the steering damper and just get the shocks, which are superb.

11th Jan 2019 1:02pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5208

landy andy wrote:
I agree, you should not have a steering damper that is not neutral

Terrafirma did a self centering horrible one with a spring on the outside that also doesn’t work.

Just take yours off and try it. It won’t do any harm, and you may not even notice the difference on a smooth road, it’s only when on rough stuff does it work, taking the bounce out.

I used to use an old man emu one that was neutral, so didn’t push or pull just damped the vibrations, and an upgrade from the standard.

I have a terrafirma unit on mine, and I have to say it didn't really do anything either, in fact I don't think terrafirma stuff is all that good either really, Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

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11th Jan 2019 5:56pm

landy andy

Member Since: 15 Feb 2009
Location: Ware, Herts
Posts: 5736

I agree. Terrafirma stuff is not good. They have a few good products, like all the stuff they stole from Gwyn Lewis, and other producers. They just copy good stuff, and get in made in China,

11th Jan 2019 8:32pm

Stu_XS

Member Since: 22 Jul 2018
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 86

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

I have the same findings as Roy. Better in a straight line and no unwanted pull to the side. Stu...

2013 Aintree Green 90 XS SW 2.2 Puma

11th Jan 2019 8:58pm

Procta

Member Since: 03 Dec 2016
Location: Sunderland
Posts: 5208

landy andy wrote:
I agree. Terrafirma stuff is not good. They have a few good products, like all the stuff they stole from Gwyn Lewis, and other producers. They just copy good stuff, and get in made in China,

Yeah, the dampers I had on were just as bad as the ones that I removed, and the steering damper wasn't really all that either. Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back

Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it!

11th Jan 2019 9:26pm

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