Bilstein B4s

[Azazl187]

Hey guys. Have any of you had any experience with Bilstein B4 shocks? I need to replace my standard ones on the left side of the car and figured I may as well do them all. I cant justify 700 quid on decent coilovers as I don't track the car and won't buy cheap Chinese knockoffs. The same reason goes for the Bilstein B6 shocks. I also want to use 30mm lowering springs on the B4s.

Any opinions greatfully received. Thanks

 

[CR54WDS]

I've got B8 bilsteins all round (not coilover) with eibach pro kit, lowers 30 mm, gives it an aggressive stance... well I think so

 

[Azazl187]

I've got B8 bilsteins all round (not coilover) with eibach pro kit, lowers 30 mm, gives it an aggressive stance... well I think so

Thanks. The B8s are at the other end of the scale to the B4s so I'm not sure they are comparable...

 

[Norv]

Bilstein are always rated highly. I haven't heard of any bad reviews in any application.

I've got a set of standard shocks and eibach springs you're welcome to. Can't remember what condition they were in, all serviceable as far as I know.

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[Azazl187]

Bilstein are always rated highly. I haven't heard of any bad reviews in any application.

I've got a set of standard shocks and eibach springs you're welcome to. Can't remember what condition they were in, all serviceable as far as I know.

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Nice one buddy. I'll hit you up with a text tomorrow. OEM shocks and pro springs? Your EP3 is a 2005 plate right?

 

[Norv]

Nice one buddy. I'll hit you up with a text tomorrow. OEM shocks and pro springs? Your EP3 is a 2005 plate right?

54 plate. They're the 15/20mm ones I think. I'll show you tomorrow.

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[Krzys]

Figured I'd ask in here as I may replace the suspension this year on the road car. Front is starting to knock a bit (front drop links are fine), OEM currently.

From what I could find out online, B4 shocks are an OE replacement, B6 and B8 are 'uprated' but I can't find out anything more specific. Are they a lowered shock, stiffer or what? I'm guessing I'd need to reuse/replace the front top mounts as well?

I've been thinking I'd change the springs while it's all out too.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Chris.]

B4 are OEM replacements. B6 are designed for lowering springs. Unsure of B8’s, but perhaps damper control is added.

 

[Krzys]

Thanks Chris, a fountain of knowledge as usual.

My thinking is if it's getting replaced then might as well upgrade it some.

 

[Azazl187]

Thanks Chris, a fountain of knowledge as usual.

My thinking is if it's getting replaced then might as well upgrade it some.

Hey bud. I was lucky enough for a mate to donate some suspension off his facelift EP3 and the difference from my old pre facelift (quite clearly fu**ed) shocks is like night and day. No more knocking and i didnt have to get some Bilsteins after all.

I guess im trying to say that its easy to forget how good the OEM stuff is after you have been driving around on some that are past their best. Have a look an fleebay first before shelling out a load on something that will do the same job.

And before anyone says - The prefacelift shocks are not the same as the facelift shocks

 

[Chris.]

That’s a valid point too. Hence why I’ve decided to replace mine, not particularly because I wanted the GT1’s, but because the car has done over 80k so they’re probably past their best.

 

[Krzys]

Mine is on 82k and getting on for 13 years old now so the knocking that's just started isn't something I'm surprised about.

I enjoy my regular spirited drives out and occasional track use despite having the track car so I hope to take advantage of that without going over the top.