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Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 7:44 pm
by Vic
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
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 10:43 pm
by problemchild75
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Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 11:16 pm
by Jeroen
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.
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:02 am
by Vic
Thanks Jeroen..
What do you mean by "Anyone ban this guy?"?
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:07 am
by nuke laars
He's refering to the aptly named problemchild75's response
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 12:32 am
by Jeroen
Yup, just kidding!
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:21 am
by Dod
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.
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 12:53 am
by Jeroen
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:25 am
by Dod
The link doesnt seem to work?
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 1:08 pm
by Jeroen
Oops should have left the www out, should be fine now
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:11 am
by Dod
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
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:18 am
by Jeroen
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 10:05 pm
by Dod
So the springs are discontinued? Apparently, so are the shocks as well.
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 11:12 pm
by Jeroen
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...
Re: Difference between Bilstein B6's and B4's?
Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 12:31 am
by Dod
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.