Bilstein B4 dampers fitted - The Difference!! - Page 2

DSK · Jul 10th, 2015, 15:22

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Originally Posted by dme123

I've been thinking of doing similar with my 80K C70, along with a change of any bushes that look past it. Can't decide between B4 and B8 dampers though, I'm not looking for anything particularly sporty from it but a bit more body control would be useful.

See my post above. B6/B8 are in a different compared to B4, you can't compare them. B6/B8's are very firm but they were exactly what I needed. Whilst VERY expensive the quality of them and the finished performance is in a league of its own.

850Chris · Jul 10th, 2015, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Guru

My set of four has been on the bench in my garage for over two weeks now, waiting to be fitted .. haven't had the time for them yet but hopefully on the 4th weekend of July I'll finally be able to get down on my knees and fit them, now thanks to your positive review, I can't wait!

Good idea! might as well get a set of these too before digging in, they're going for 141 Euros a set on the German ebay.de which is quite cheap IMO .. but I can see two variations and both are for the FWD P1 platform, namely E10-84-006-14-22 and E10-84-006-07-22 .. is there a height drop difference between the two? I'd prefer the least drop, max to -25mm, but it seems that various websites are mixing them up, stating that E10-84-006-07-22 drops the car by -40mm while on other sites it's vise-versa..

So Chris, could you please tell which set do you have? and aprox. by how much it dropped the ride height?
Thank you!

Not sure on the exact code afraid but I'll try and find out. What I can say is that the total drop is 25mm measured (marketed as 30mm).

Guru · Jul 11th, 2015, 10:43

Thanks, would be much appreciated ! That would be the set I'm after as that is the max drop I can tolerate since my car is still on 16" alloys.

Daenni · Jul 14th, 2015, 08:18

Good morning at all,

i have some questions about the B4 Kit.

I drive a V50 T5 and i thought that is a sport shock absobers, because it's very hard and uncomfortable but at last week i know, i have the dynamic inside. It's not nice to drive over road holes.

Is there a different between B4 and dynamic?
I need a direct and "tight" turn feeling but without the hard shocks like yet.

And the next question is: could i use the original springs (round about 150.000km) with new B4 dampers?

I' so sorry for my simple english ;-)

Kind regards
Daniel

v70stu · Jul 14th, 2015, 15:51

I'm beginning to think about going for B4s based upon positive reviews. At 87k miles I feel the ride on mine has seriously declined in the last few months. At times it is intolerable on the worsening local roads and I've resorted to running slightly lower tyre pressures to reduce the crashiness.

Welton, have you had an alignment done? I would suggest it would make another big difference if not yet done. Jackson Ford of Henley in Arden are VERY good. Used a few times now.

Welton · Jul 15th, 2015, 11:05

A week on and some 700 miles I can still report all is fantastic, the turn-in is beautiful and the car is so well composed it honestly feels like new. Where I used to cringe going over bumps and holes in the road now they're hardly noticeable but the car still feels nice and tight/sporty.

Had the alignment done on a Hunter machine - all now perfect.

alexstanleyv50 · Aug 5th, 2015, 14:58

Daft question... did these come complete assembled with coils? I want to do mine but don't like dealing with compressed springs, had a spring compressor fail a few years back and it scared the life out of me... To this day I swear a little bit of poop came out...

Welton · Aug 5th, 2015, 15:13

No the B4's are just the dampers, the rears are easy to do but the front struts had to be stripped down etc. Bilstein do coilover 'kits' complete but are quite expensive compared to the B4.

alexstanleyv50 · Aug 7th, 2015, 13:54

As I say, just looking to avoid having to bugger around with compressed springs! But I don't want to pay a garage to do a job I can do...

Oh well I'm just going to have to man up I supposes!

SonyVaio · Aug 7th, 2015, 21:38

Hi Welton,

Good to hear your B4 upgrade is a success and makes a big difference to you. I found when I done mine it also transformed the ride and handling over the standard shocks. I however also opted for eibach springs too though.

Jul 11th, 2015, 10:43	#13
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Thanks, would be much appreciated ! That would be the set I'm after as that is the max drop I can tolerate since my car is still on 16" alloys. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

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v70stu V60 T6 Last Online: Aug 23rd, 2018 17:01 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Leicestershire	I'm beginning to think about going for B4s based upon positive reviews. At 87k miles I feel the ride on mine has seriously declined in the last few months. At times it is intolerable on the worsening local roads and I've resorted to running slightly lower tyre pressures to reduce the crashiness. Welton, have you had an alignment done? I would suggest it would make another big difference if not yet done. Jackson Ford of Henley in Arden are VERY good. Used a few times now. __________________ 2010 V60 T6 AWD, 612 Passion Red,Polestar Optimised, Jetex stainless steel exhaust, ex-Volvo press fleet launch vehicle.

Jul 15th, 2015, 11:05	#16
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	A week on and some 700 miles I can still report all is fantastic, the turn-in is beautiful and the car is so well composed it honestly feels like new. Where I used to cringe going over bumps and holes in the road now they're hardly noticeable but the car still feels nice and tight/sporty. Had the alignment done on a Hunter machine - all now perfect. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Aug 5th, 2015, 14:58	#17
alexstanleyv50 Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2021 16:51 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Matlock	Daft question... did these come complete assembled with coils? I want to do mine but don't like dealing with compressed springs, had a spring compressor fail a few years back and it scared the life out of me... To this day I swear a little bit of poop came out... __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE 6 Speed Manual The Death Star... 2009 S40 2.0i R-Design 5 Speed Manual The Flash Car...

Aug 5th, 2015, 15:13	#18
Welton Premier Member Last Online: Sep 14th, 2021 17:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Market Harborough	No the B4's are just the dampers, the rears are easy to do but the front struts had to be stripped down etc. Bilstein do coilover 'kits' complete but are quite expensive compared to the B4. __________________ 2005 S40 T5 SE - Manual. Bilstein B4's. (For Sale) 2010 Citroen C4 1.6 HDi (bizarre Gearbox model). 2010 Renault Twingo (refreshingly simple) 2018 Infiniti Q30 1.6T Business Executive (what's this button do?)

Jul 14th, 2015, 08:18	#14
Daenni New Member Last Online: Aug 12th, 2015 13:14 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: BI	Good morning at all, i have some questions about the B4 Kit. I drive a V50 T5 and i thought that is a sport shock absobers, because it's very hard and uncomfortable but at last week i know, i have the dynamic inside. It's not nice to drive over road holes. Is there a different between B4 and dynamic? I need a direct and "tight" turn feeling but without the hard shocks like yet. And the next question is: could i use the original springs (round about 150.000km) with new B4 dampers? I' so sorry for my simple english ;-) Kind regards Daniel

Aug 7th, 2015, 13:54	#19
alexstanleyv50 Member Last Online: Dec 2nd, 2021 16:51 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Matlock	As I say, just looking to avoid having to bugger around with compressed springs! But I don't want to pay a garage to do a job I can do... Oh well I'm just going to have to man up I supposes! __________________ 2004 V50 T5 SE 6 Speed Manual The Death Star... 2009 S40 2.0i R-Design 5 Speed Manual The Flash Car...

Aug 7th, 2015, 21:38	#20
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Hi Welton, Good to hear your B4 upgrade is a success and makes a big difference to you. I found when I done mine it also transformed the ride and handling over the standard shocks. I however also opted for eibach springs too though.

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