Where are all the Bilstein B6's?

MthayerPDX65 · 04-11-2018, 08:53 PM

I am ready to pull the trigger on ACS spings with B6's on my 320i xdrive and NOBODY has B6 struts in stock. Does anybody know why and when they will be available again?

lonecitizenfour · 04-11-2018, 09:19 PM

I'm trying to find B8s for my 428i XDrive; I just gave up and ordered them while the vendor had a free shipping sale + $10 off coupon. Now I have to wait.

Zara · 04-12-2018, 10:17 AM

I think I heard something about Bilstein moving to a new location which is why there are so many delays in stock. I ordered my set of B8s originally in September and was told it would be available in April, but I managed to find multiple vendors with 1 left in stock so I just got them asap.

sspade · 04-13-2018, 09:25 PM

Im looking for B6 as well... undecided on spring at the moment. Trying to keep a near stock ride height...

js 84 · 04-17-2018, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Im looking for B6 as well... undecided on spring at the moment. Trying to keep a near stock ride height...

I had my B6 on stock springs for 12 months. It was one of the best mods. Car felt planted and more stable. Just received Eibach springs, which are going on next week. Will see what influence springs will have on ride quality. Can give you some input in one week if interested.

wheen · 04-23-2018, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by js 84

I had my B6 on stock springs for 12 months. It was one of the best mods. Car felt planted and more stable. Just received Eibach springs, which are going on next week. Will see what influence springs will have on ride quality. Can give you some input in one week if interested.

Aren't B6's for stock height/springs? Thought B8s were for lowered springs.

MacklinUSOB · 04-23-2018, 11:13 AM

I have two rear Bilstein B6's made for RWD/704 cars sitting in my garage, they have about 3000 miles on them and still look new. No use for them now that I'm on KW's. If anyone is in need, shoot me a PM.

js 84 · 04-23-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by wheen

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Originally Posted by js 84

I had my B6 on stock springs for 12 months. It was one of the best mods. Car felt planted and more stable. Just received Eibach springs, which are going on next week. Will see what influence springs will have on ride quality. Can give you some input in one week if interested.

Aren't B6's for stock height/springs? Thought B8s were for lowered springs.

You are correct. Bilstein even has matching kit which is B8 + Eibach springs I think it was called B12. However as I drive 50k km a year and roads here are really terrible, I wanted to try stock springs with B6. For B6 in their homepage they mention that B6 shocks are good for lowering up to 30mm and B8 up to 50mm.

After 1 year with B6 decided to upgrade springs. As Eibach springs drop 30mm in front and 25mm in back I decided that I will keep B6 and see how they match, when they wear out I will switch them to B8.

jebs2k · 04-25-2018, 01:19 PM

i have b6 fronts for rwd 328/335 if anyone is interested

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MthayerPDX65 New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2014 320i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Where are all the Bilstein B6's? I am ready to pull the trigger on ACS spings with B6's on my 320i xdrive and NOBODY has B6 struts in stock. Does anybody know why and when they will be available again?
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Zara Lieutenant 611 Rep 434 Posts Drives: 2014 335i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I think I heard something about Bilstein moving to a new location which is why there are so many delays in stock. I ordered my set of B8s originally in September and was told it would be available in April, but I managed to find multiple vendors with 1 left in stock so I just got them asap. __________________ 2014 335i 6MT /// Mineral Gray - Red Coral \| M Perf Spoiler \| M Perf Lip & Diffuser \| M Perf Grilles \| M Perf Side Splitters \| M Perf CF & Alcantra Interior Trim \| \| Wagner Evo II FMIC \| VRSF DP \| AA CP \| CTS Turbo Intake \| MHD Stage 2 Tune \| H&R Sports \| Bilstein B8s \|
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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	Im looking for B6 as well... undecided on spring at the moment. Trying to keep a near stock ride height...
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MacklinUSOB Captain 518 Rep 891 Posts Drives: f30 328i 6MT Sport Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I have two rear Bilstein B6's made for RWD/704 cars sitting in my garage, they have about 3000 miles on them and still look new. No use for them now that I'm on KW's. If anyone is in need, shoot me a PM. __________________ 328i RWD \| MW on CRed Slick Top \| 6MT \| BM3 \| MPE \| GPlus FMIC \| CSF Radiator \| Millway Street Camber Plates & Monoballs \| KW V2 6k/18k Swift Springs \| F80 LCA/TS \| SPL Bump Steer Kit \| APEX SM-10 \| R-S4 \| DS2500 \| RBF600 \| SS Lines \| Past: E36 328is & E38 740i
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jebs2k Private First Class 27 Rep 191 Posts Drives: 2016 435 Join Date: May 2016 Location: vancouver iTrader: (2)	i have b6 fronts for rwd 328/335 if anyone is interested __________________ 2012 328 2012 335 2016 435 2019 440 GC
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