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Old 28th July 2011, 08:47 PM
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Default Anyone tried Bilstein B6 Sport on their D2's?

Hi.

From what i have found out after googling for hours is that they are supposed to be stiffer then the OEM's one and that i can like

About pricing they are expensive online in europe. £120 and up a piece but in the US i have found all 4 for only $468 + shipping ($50-ish)

Anyone ever tried these and can give som feedback?

I would prefere rebound adjustable Koni's but from what i can see, the only way u get that is by buying a KW2 coilover kit.....

I wanna keep the ride height cause its perfect( I keep telling my self) for the roads here that hasn't been refurbished since the second world war

Any info on stiffer then OEM shocks would be very appreciated


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Old 23rd August 2011, 06:59 AM
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Never experienced an S8 with B6 Billies, but have driven a PF 3,7 Quattro Sport with them. I installed the kit. A fair bit stiffer than the OEM set-up, and sharper turn in.

With such a long wheelbase, the ride was excellent, no harshness or choppy ride. I would imagine the S8 will be even better, as it has the extra weight to make the stiffer dampers work well.
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Old 23rd October 2011, 08:08 PM
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I ended up getting these, will arrive this week so hopefully no more bouncy rearend
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Old 25th October 2011, 09:14 AM
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Awesome! Let's know how you get on with them.
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I fitted B12's to my Track Golf with EIbach Pro Lines.

Superb bit of kit, pretty much identical in ride to a BMW M Sport or Audi S Line really as terms of quality. But handling is superb!!!! Really really impressed.
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Old 11th January 2012, 08:11 PM
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Well... Finally got around to changing the rear shocks

The old ones was pretty shot on both sides.

The Bilstein B6 Sport are great. not to stiff, but as firm as required for the S8.

I would absolutely recommend these



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