Bilstein B14 coilovers.

Little bit ironic with "Tested on Nürburgring-Nordschleife" decals on them...

 

Tested yeh, but doesn't mean they were any good there

"Tested on a run down to maccy D's" probably doesn't have the same ring

 

How did they struggle ? Simply not stiff enough ?


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I've been contemplating the B14's for a while now but found it hard to get any decent reviews on them. Will be interesting to see how you get on Mike.

They seem so much cheaper than other coilovers too which had me questioning reliability/performance.

 

Ahh ok so they lack the nimbleness of something like club sports etc. What about over rough stuff like kerbs ? Do they handle that well ?

I was planning on getting them and I think I still will as 90% of my driving is on the road with occasional track use.


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Is there someone who is using Bilstein B6 dampers under Meg? I think the B6 series can be better? As they are only dampers i think it can work better than B14 kit if using them with Cooksport springs for example?! About the price, it shouldnt be much more than the B14 kit itself.

 

Interesting thread. Coilovers are very much on my list and the only reason I've not bought so far is that I dont know what I actually need as opposed to want. Would I play with the settings, adjust the heights? Is clubsports overkill for me for use on trackdays, would I see a huge benefit over B14's.

I enjoy the std set-up but find it 'wanting' on track with too much roll impacting on direction changes.

I initially read this thread and thought these will do nicely, but not sure now. I suppose the procrastination over what to get will continue....

 

I think your honest assessment Jamie has put me off them, I'm back onto KW now but the same old questions, what spec and functionality. i've never had coilers before so I guess even the 'poverty' spec will be a vast improvement for me.

 

Have you tried upgrading you're arm rubber bushes to something firmer, makes big difference to vehicle direction change, also stiffen front bar helps a lot, factory fit springs ain't that bad with above


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Not even thought of that. More things to think about now lol...

 

Interesting comments about B14's - what are your thoughts about Ohlins? Don't see them mentioned anywhere..

 

Ohlins are on sale on ebay......

 

I've finally bought a set of B14, any photos of you guys running yours? How low have you guys gone on them? I don't want to slam the car by any means, considering a drop of 30-40mm?


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Mike, i'm interested in Buying a B14 kit.
can you give measurements of height/clearance on lowest and highest position ?
or compared to standard, how much is the car lowered minimum and maximum.
My goal is not lowering to much, but gain better handling of the car.

cheers

 

For those finding the B14 lacking: Eibach do sell their ERS linear springs to upgrade them. Not sure about the exact differences, but Madeno Racing use these on their custom BMR14 sets.

 

Good to know!