Bilstein B8 + H&R Feedback?

Malloy · 02-27-2019, 01:43 PM

Hello All,

Is anyone running Bilstein B8 shocks and H&R springs (Sport or Super Sport)? If so, please share any feedback you may have. Thanks!!

floridaorange · 02-28-2019, 06:54 AM

I personally love the combination and I only have done the rears. I intend to do the fronts too eventually, but for now it's a really fantastic improvement over just H&R springs, which left my car bouncing around really bad.

sspade · 02-28-2019, 08:05 AM

Bilstein B8 and ACS springs. Firm but love it.

335JTSD · 03-03-2019, 12:33 PM

I'm curious why not just go B14 coils for slightly more cost overall? Thanks

BuefordTjustice · 03-04-2019, 12:00 PM

Spend the extra few hundred and get coilovers. Much more compliant ride and you can dial in the height to your liking.

floridaorange · 03-07-2019, 02:24 AM

The b14's are on backorder everywhere I've looked.

335JTSD · 03-07-2019, 10:47 AM

Yeah I've heard they are all back ordered as well. My other concern is that the B14's won't go low enough as I keep reading that but says almost full 2" at 50mm. I have 437Ms and want right over the tires measuring 235/35R19 and 265/30R19. Any ideas if should be okay to get down low on those?

win2betmore · 03-07-2019, 02:42 PM

In any case, do not do only springs. H&R springs / Bilstein shocks front/rear is always a fantastic combo.

floridaorange · 03-07-2019, 08:26 PM

^100%

Sam! · 03-11-2019, 07:46 AM

The combo's quite firm for regular roads, but a whole lot less harsh than coilovers. Had the setup for a few days now, and the wife haven't noticed a difference which is my main requirement.

On longer drives, you may notice a more fatigue. Road feel is increased and there's not enough bolster in the seat to keep my body from moving around, but YMMV on this one. It's either that or I'm always bracing myself for bumps in the road.

UhhItsANT · 09-19-2019, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam!

The combo's quite firm for regular roads, but a whole lot less harsh than coilovers. Had the setup for a few days now, and the wife haven't noticed a difference which is my main requirement.

On longer drives, you may notice a more fatigue. Road feel is increased and there's not enough bolster in the seat to keep my body from moving around, but YMMV on this one. It's either that or I'm always bracing myself for bumps in the road.

Hows the ride now that you had it for a few months. Do you feel all the bumps? How harsh is the ride compared to stock?

I have H&R sport springs with O/E shocks & struts. Trying to decided between Bilstein B8 or Koni Yellow.

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335JTSD Private First Class 22 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2015 Sapphire Black 435 GC Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	Yeah I've heard they are all back ordered as well. My other concern is that the B14's won't go low enough as I keep reading that but says almost full 2" at 50mm. I have 437Ms and want right over the tires measuring 235/35R19 and 265/30R19. Any ideas if should be okay to get down low on those?
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Sam! Private First Class 221 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2014 328xi Touring Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	The combo's quite firm for regular roads, but a whole lot less harsh than coilovers. Had the setup for a few days now, and the wife haven't noticed a difference which is my main requirement. On longer drives, you may notice a more fatigue. Road feel is increased and there's not enough bolster in the seat to keep my body from moving around, but YMMV on this one. It's either that or I'm always bracing myself for bumps in the road. Last edited by Sam!; 03-11-2019 at 08:09 AM..
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