Bilstein Absorbers for e46 - Which one?

[walrus_lord]

Guys,Currently on M-Tech SACHS absorbers with Eibach springs. Thinking on changing it to Bilstein.I know that there are different model line-up from Bilstein - B4, B6, B8, B12, B14 (PSS) and B16 (PSS9).Which model gives the best combo (performance and comfort) with the Eibach spring?Experience much appreciated.Tks.

 

[leakwoon]

they said B8

but i havent try b4 yet

 

[walrus_lord]

i am pretty sure a lot of guys are on bilstien + eibach setup...

Any feedback?

 

[leakwoon]

i heard alot b4 .... abit hard if u use the yellow one

but black one is still oki...



but i havent ride or test drive b4 la

so dare not simply taruk here

 

[tamade7]

I have B8 with stock spring and stock wheels, tires. Ride wise front is still ok but back is not very comfy. B8 is a little tad too hard for behind.

 

[leakwoon]

the black one is called B7 ar?

 

[chubby]

Yellow Bilsteins and Eibach Springs..used for years...no problemos

 

[Lee36328]

Yellow Bilstein on Eibach.

A bit hard? You must be joking. I want it harder!

Black bilstein for those seeking comfort.

Yellow for harder driving.

 

[walrus_lord]

thanks..

ok so looks like the"black" is softer than the "yellow"...

So is the yellow = B8?

 

[Lee36328]

Download this adobe file for the product specific to your car.

http://www.bilstein.com/302passengercars.pdf

 

[chubby]

serious...yellow bils and eibach...sweet

 

[vinson]

like nescafe and coffee mate :yahoo:

 

[leakwoon]

black n eibach not ngam ker?

 

[walrus_lord]

great lee...tks

but i dont see anything on e46 318/320...4pot..

 

[leakwoon]

tat's wat i wanto know also

i bet the 4 potters one diff nie

 

[chubby]

Okay for 4 potters..i not sure la...sifu's here advise please

 

[valkryie]

You can view the online catalog here. Enter your make and model and it will show you the part numbers.

Bilstein Online Catalog Only thing is that the catalog is currently down.

Alternatively you can download the entire PDF Catalog(34 Mb) The catalog is comprehensive. It even list down shock absorbers for E46 316 models.

Want to know more go to Bilstein German Website

 

[scin]

Originally posted by Lee36328@Jun 1 2006, 12:50 PM
Yellow Bilstein on Eibach.

A bit hard? You must be joking. I want it harder!

Black bilstein for those seeking comfort.

Yellow for harder driving.

Another man's meat is another man's poison......

"Hard" is a relative term

 

[leakwoon]

then if compare to stock sach n black Blis.

which one more comfort?

 

[leakwoon]

really tat bad mer?


but if on YELLOW Blis.... then the comfort no more ler


girls in the UDM will complain lo