Bilstein Shocks US vs Europe different?

Hi There, I've been following the forums for quite some time and learned a lot thanks to all members! I'm living in Turkey and own a 1998 996 Type Carrera 4. Recently, my left rear shock absorber got broken and went to my mechanic to replace it. I've been quoted for a whooping $800 for each of the shocks and a quick check on the internet shown me that they are actually in $200 price range in US so I decided to order from US. I talked with a sales guy in allshocks.com and he said to me that these shocks are different as US and European so it might not fit into my car. My mechanic told me that there won't be any problem but I wanted to be sure so wanted to ask in here, so do any of you have any idea whether there is such a difference or not? Thanks in advance... Ozden

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I don't think the units are different, the only thing I would suspect would be different would be the ride height since US import regulations won't let our cars sit as low out of the factory.

Nice upgrades! Had a similar setup on my C4s and it was awesome. You might put x-51 in your title and the airbox is x-51, not GT3. Just a suggestion. GLWS

Thanks for the reply. I also think there shouldn't be much difference, though keeping my priority from a european shop and if not, will order from US!

If you are interested in parting I am interested in the wheels. Nice looking car, good luck with the sale!

Thanks White Rock, I didn't put X-51 in title because didn't want to mislead potential buyers that it had the full x-51 package. Good catch on the airbox, yes it is a X-51 airbox not GT3.

Now $44,900

Wow, very tasteful mods. Good luck with your sale!

$33,000 in upgrades: audio, X-51 headers, X-51 carbon air box, suspension, HRE wheels, short shifter Great price for a car in this condition with these tasteful modifications

Bump, new price of $43,500

If only I was back in the states, I'd definitely consider this. GLWS

Does this come with stock wheels / parts? Thanks!

Great looking car and priced very low . GLWS it seems 997's have come down quite a bit

SOLD to a great guy, thanks to everyone for their kind comments.