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Have a pair of bilstein b4 rear dampers for sale. In need of a rub down and lick of paint if you are fussy. transfer/stickers all present and correct.
£30? plus postage
also in need of B6 rear dampers!
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Anyone here clear up the differences in b4/6/8??
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the higher the number, the firmer...in simple terms
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B4's compared to standard ones?
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(08-03-2014, 06:38 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: B4's compared to standard ones?
Im running my own set of B4s in the 2.1...I do really like them...firm, not bothered by rough surfaces on high and low speed corners...not too firm though either. jst a nice step up from standard IMO.
reason I am changing all mine is that I want something a bit firmer to go with other suspension upgrades and not sure b4s on the front designed for a 1.9 are coping with the 2.1!
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(08-03-2014, 06:42 PM)Piggy Wrote: (08-03-2014, 06:38 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: B4's compared to standard ones?
Im running my own set of B4s in the 2.1...I do really like them...firm, not bothered by rough surfaces on high and low speed corners...not too firm though either. jst a nice step up from standard IMO.
reason I am changing all mine is that I want something a bit firmer to go with other suspension upgrades and not sure b4s on the front designed for a 1.9 are coping with the 2.1!
Are these any lower than stock shocks?
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(08-03-2014, 06:42 PM)Piggy Wrote: (08-03-2014, 06:38 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: B4's compared to standard ones?
Im running my own set of B4s in the 2.1...I do really like them...firm, not bothered by rough surfaces on high and low speed corners...not too firm though either. jst a nice step up from standard IMO.
reason I am changing all mine is that I want something a bit firmer to go with other suspension upgrades and not sure b4s on the front designed for a 1.9 are coping with the 2.1!
I'm considering because right now I think I have standard dampers with TA's on the front meaning it kinda unbalances the car. Not that I notice but I know that it's not a good idea.
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Exactly why I want b6s to match my new front setup.
Want me to find a price for sending them cheezy?
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Yeah, go ahead. Won't be back on til the morning though, just fyi.
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Sure I can post them for a fiver...if its more I'll take the hit.
£35 posted
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If bigcheez doesn't have em I, will mate
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Cheezy had first dibs...will wait to see what he says in the AM
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(08-03-2014, 07:19 PM)Piggy Wrote: Lower?!
Sorry  me being an idiot haha I thought you lowered the rear end by getting shorter shocks. Then I looked it up and I see you adjust the rear beam? Or something like that
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(08-03-2014, 09:36 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: (08-03-2014, 07:19 PM)Piggy Wrote: Lower?!
Sorry me being an idiot haha I thought you lowered the rear end by getting shorter shocks. Then I looked it up and I see you adjust the rear beam? Or something like that
yeah, thats right, 306 rear beam uses torsion bars rather than springs, so the arms get adjusted for ride height. Its a good idea to get uprated dampers when doing this mind
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(08-03-2014, 09:43 PM)Piggy Wrote: (08-03-2014, 09:36 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: (08-03-2014, 07:19 PM)Piggy Wrote: Lower?!
Sorry me being an idiot haha I thought you lowered the rear end by getting shorter shocks. Then I looked it up and I see you adjust the rear beam? Or something like that
yeah, thats right, 306 rear beam uses torsion bars rather than springs, so the arms get adjusted for ride height. Its a good idea to get uprated dampers when doing this mind
So will bilstein B6 or B8's be any good if I wanna lower it
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the B4s will be fine. Im currently using another set on mine, and mine is lowered 40mm. All depends on how you want the car to ride really.
if its just a daily, then b4s are perfect imho. Good also for some hooning.
but if you are a little more serious then b6, b8 are more for hardcore lads, more track biased
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(08-03-2014, 09:49 PM)Piggy Wrote: the B4s will be fine. Im currently using another set on mine, and mine is lowered 40mm. All depends on how you want the car to ride really.
if its just a daily, then b4s are perfect imho. Good also for some hooning.
but if you are a little more serious then b6, b8 are more for hardcore lads, more track biased
I'll get some B4's then  if I knew more about lowering I could have bought the ones you have for sale today. But my stupidity caused me too loose this one
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IIRC B4s are supposed to be "standard" spec for gti models.
This post is an artistic work of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything posted above as fact.
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(08-03-2014, 11:03 PM)RetroPug Wrote: IIRC B4s are supposed to be "standard" spec for gti models.
Really, thats interesting. Good info if its true
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(08-03-2014, 11:16 PM)Piggy Wrote: (08-03-2014, 11:03 PM)RetroPug Wrote: IIRC B4s are supposed to be "standard" spec for gti models.
Really, thats interesting. Good info if its true
Not getting that information from Bilstein, that's just what I've heard said quite a few times on the '6 forum, so may or may not be accurate. If I were buying dampers I'd ask for damping coefficients or even better, damper-dyno curves and then compare to standard if I could find any information about them.
This post is an artistic work of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything posted above as fact.
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Take it Cheezy is having these Piggy? cheers
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Bigcheez has just paid...
Once I get me hands on some higher spec rear dampers my full set of B4s with eibach springs will be for sale though
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(09-03-2014, 09:31 PM)Piggy Wrote: Bigcheez has just paid...
Once I get me hands on some higher spec rear dampers my full set of B4s with eibach springs will be for sale though
Ok, cool. Have GTI shocks and springs on front atm but looking for -30mm springs. Rear is stock.
Let me know on spare lda btw. cheers
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