bilstein BTC purchase from Korea

[1FstYota]

robin@dmshock.com

Here is the website, google translate does an alright job of make it somewhat make sense.

http://www.dmshock.com/shop/main/index.php

That's the email I used, they didn't respond right away but if they don't after a few days try again they did the second time. They don't use paypal or anything so the payment is like a electronic routing type transfer once it clears they ship to your address I believe.

 

[baltojeff]

Did a little research on this website and the offerings for the Genesis from Bilstein (a division of ThyssenKrupp). I emailed with the Customer Sales Relations group in Mooresville, NC who put me onto:

Jose Gonzalez
Segment Product Manager – Tuning/Performance

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Drive
Poway CA 92064
United States

I asked Jose if there was a way to import these items or if there was support for them in the US. He had already dealt with a customer in the US who had ordered from that particular site. His response:

I recently dealt with a person in the US that has bought a coilover kit from this site. The parts are Bilstein in name only. The customer I spoke with had a few issues with the fitment and quality of the kit. The attached photos show that the design and quality of the product is not like anything we offer, the website images for that kit are generic. We will not import and support Bilstein Korea product.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards,

Jose Gonzalez

While I wish it were otherwise, it looks like these may not be the genuine article. With the manufacturer claiming they have no products for the Genny, and that the items shown are not genuine Bilstein, I think I will have to look elsewhere for satisfaction.

Sorry to be a buzzkill on this thread. I am as disappointed as anyone. Bilsteins rocked on my Volvo's and Mercedes'.

 

[GK Daddio]

I will report to all ASAP once they are installed by my shop. Provided the rigid collars work with the US Genesis It looks like Peter has an arrangement with someone to provide us with additional sets at the above price of 97.50 a set. I don't think he is doing this so they can be knocked of

Raynman10, did you ever get anywhere with the rigid collars that were being discussed?

 

[xiaphin]

They are not legit Bilsteins. There is a post on here somewhere where a user contacted a Bilstein US rep and he confirmed they are not legit.

 

[Gen2]

I believe they only make for the Genesis Coupe I have not seen for the sedan model