Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:44 pm

Hi guys,

As I'm in the process of restoring my Two tone 323i, I've bought the genuine motorsport springs from Bmw and am now in search of tthe original shocks that would have come standard on this "S" Edition back in '82. Did they come with Bilstein sports shocks aka B6 or the B4 standard shock absorbers?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as always.

Kind regards

Vic

problemchild75 · Post by **problemchild75** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:43 pm

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:16 pm

Anyone ban this guy?

Bilstein B4 is more or less oem spec replacement, B6 is a real step up. In performance, and in pricing. If you're into some spirited driving, and especially combined with the Motorsport springs, the B6's will improve handling by quite a bit without drastic measures like lowering the car more. Motorsport springs only lower abt 20mm I believe and that will be enough. For a comfy ride and for burning some rubber on a good day

Clear to see what my preference is. If you'de have your car on 13's and stock springs, B4 would be more than enough.

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:02 am

Thanks Jeroen..

What do you mean by "Anyone ban this guy?"?

nuke laars · Post by **nuke laars** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:07 am

He's refering to the aptly named problemchild75's response

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:32 am

Yup, just kidding!

Dod · Post by **Dod** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:21 am

Sorry to Hijack but how much were the Springs from BMW? I'm also starting into a 2 tone S-type but the original suspension is missing so I'd like to take it back to original spec.

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:53 am

tried http://bmwfans.info ?

Dod · Post by **Dod** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:25 am

The link doesnt seem to work?

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:08 pm

Oops should have left the www out, should be fine now

Dod · Post by **Dod** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:11 am

WOW, I just spent 2hrs looking at that site, needless to say its now book marked although, there aren't any coil springs in there... lol

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:18 am

Try harder!

Fronts: http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E21/S ... il_spring/

Rears: http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E21/S ... ach_parts/

Dod · Post by **Dod** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:05 pm

So the springs are discontinued? Apparently, so are the shocks as well.

Jeroen · Post by **Jeroen** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:12 pm

No, enough options left what I see, or does your browser alter pages?

Motorsport springs defo improve handling, are still available for front and rear, and they don't lower too much...

Dod · Post by **Dod** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:31 am

Possibly, I just dont understand it.

Anyway, I'm after a set up for my 82 323i S Type but I want to stay close to the OEM set up, so I'm lost as to what I should be looking for.

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