More commonly available for continental cars. Firm yet composed & balanced handling. Only to be paired with lowered springs though. Cost double than conventional shocks (for BMWs).
Bilstein B8 Shock Absorber, Anybody Using This?
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Sep 2 2014, 01:34 PM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 2 2014, 01:27 PM) The Bilstein B8 shock absorbers are not exactly cheap though. My colleague paid almost RM3k for 2 pairs(front and back) which includes installation for his Ford Focus. Not sure about the stock/conventional shocks for the BMWs but the yellow-coloured Bilstein B8 looks more "serious" and substantial than the stock shock absorbers of the Ford Focus. The tubular section of the Bilstein is significantly larger in diameter than the thin tube of the stock shocks in the Focus. Presumably the springs in the Bilstein B7 are also larger than the stock springs of the Focus. It's around the range of 3-4k for most BMW models. Mono-tube hence can take more abuse & is repair-able. But I was told that it is meant to be paired with lowered springs only due to the design. Normal height springs should be paired with the B6 (Yellow-Sports) or B4 (Black-Comfort). |
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Sep 2 2014, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 2 2014, 01:41 PM) Okay thanks. Not too sure if he has changed (or lowered) the springs on his vehicle when he opted for the Bilstein B8 shocks. Will ask him later. To be frank, in terms of firmness both B6 and B8 felt the same (in a BMW that is). The only difference is that B8 is lowered and cost more. If one were to pair with stock springs, I believe B6 is a better choice. Cheaper as well.What is your take on the difference between B4, B6 and B8? Some Ford guy recommended the B8 to him so he took his advice. I might go the Bilstein route when the stock shock absorbers on my vehicle wear out. overfloe did a very detailed sharing as below. QUOTE(overfloe @ Sep 2 2014, 02:18 PM) B4 = OEM level B6 = a bit sporty & firm, to be used with stock springs B8 = as B6, but shorter and meant for use with sport/lowering springs B12 Pro-Kit = actually a kit that consists of B8 + eibach pro-kit springs, mild lowering B12 Sportline = as above but even lower (eibach sportline springs, or maybe H&R) B14 PSS = entry level coilovers B16 PSS9 = coilovers with damping adjustment and etc.. |
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QUOTE(SportyHandling @ Sep 3 2014, 08:33 PM) Thanks for the replies. Will survey more on B6, B8 and B12 more when the time comes. Not sure how different will all these Bilstein shocks be when compared to the stock shock absorbers in the Ford Focus. I think the height of the Focus is pretty decent. I'm not a fan of cars which sit low to the ground, although I understand handling will be better. A good balance between handling and comfort is preferred. Test driven the Focus once and IMO, the stock shocks are good for day to day driving with decent firmness and control if one were to have occasional spiritual driving. Handles the road bumps and corners pretty well, typical continental handling.By the way, the Bilstein should be quiet suspension right? (I presume shock absorbers = suspension). Hopefully it will be quieter than the stock shocks of the Focus. I can hear all the knocks and thuds from the suspension of the Focus right now. Not too sure how long the current shock absorbers will last before a change to the Bilstein in warranted. Perhaps in 3 to 4 years time. But of course the Bilstein is much firmer but unless you are a serious track junkie or very picky about the handling, I reckon the stock shocks are more than decent. |
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