Bilstein B12

ade146 · 08-05-2015, 12:27 PM

The pins that you pull are just bits of alloy, not steel and not important. They may just deform as they are just bits of rubbish. Then camber away. I have no idea why every one doesnt do things like that. Free banishment of understeer. I get about 1.2 out of mine. No M3 wishbones or camber plates or gold plated guide supports just a 13mm spanner.

AWSAWS · 08-07-2015, 04:29 PM

Well I might well get the B14 kit myself now.

Would it still be recommended to do M3 control arms and bigger roll bars also?

control arms are £300
Roll bars £230

B14 £567

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£1097

Euro is probably going to get a bit weaker against the pound with BOE talking about interest rates going up next year.

Endaitr · 09-09-2015, 10:18 AM

Think im going to invest in a set aswell, did ye change ur top mounts at the same time aswell, or would ye suggest any other components that might be needed ? car has 65k miles.

windymissile · 09-09-2015, 10:27 AM

http://www.mk-fahrwerkstechnik.de/BI...35-i-47-120471

Cheep at the mo!

WM

Endaitr · 09-09-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windymissile

http://www.mk-fahrwerkstechnik.de/BI...35-i-47-120471

Cheep at the mo!

WM

Yeah thats where Ill be getting them if when I get paid this month!

AWSAWS · 09-10-2015, 07:02 AM

So tempting!
I think I'll do these mods. Just a case of when...

R99 · 09-10-2015, 12:39 PM

Does anyone know the part number for the B12 kit to suit a LCI E91 325d?

Happy with my rear ride height, but the front end needs to come down a little. The car is an M Sport, so my understanding is it will maintain the rear ride height & lower the front?

The B12 kit sounds ideal for the job!

Soul_Glo · 09-11-2015, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R99

Does anyone know the part number for the B12 kit to suit a LCI E91 325d?

Happy with my rear ride height, but the front end needs to come down a little. The car is an M Sport, so my understanding is it will maintain the rear ride height & lower the front?

The B12 kit sounds ideal for the job!

its available on the bilstein website...

Soul_Glo · 09-11-2015, 12:49 AM

Seriously considering the B12 pro-kit... at 72k miles now and shocks are probably more than 40% worn... planning on changing them early next year when I hit 100k miles. Springs look a bit rusty but in great condition with no cracks or anything of the sort.

bishbosh · 09-11-2015, 03:15 AM

I put a B12 pro kit on my E91 SE pre-LCI. Totally transformed the handling! A lot less body roll and it doesn't wallow on corners anymore. The steering is much sharper and the understeer has gone. Basically the car goes where you want it to now

Iforb · 09-11-2015, 03:34 AM

What is the ride quality like with the B12 or 14 kit? Is it a much harder ride?

OGM2LCI · 09-11-2015, 03:50 AM

+1 for the above and what's the ride height like? I personally would be after the same(ish) height as say the Eibach Pro Kit

R99 · 09-11-2015, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Broken_Gearbox

its available on the bilstein website...

Thanks,

I have looked and ideally I'd like to get the B12 Sportline Kit as I'd like the car to be a little lower now I've had my wheels fitted.

Does anyone know why the B12 Sportline Kit is not listed for the E91 325d?

The part number for the B12 Sportline Kit to fit a E91 320d is: 46-180742

However, as I say, only the B12 Pro Kit is listed for the 325d, which is part no: 46-180599

I'm guessing I could buy the B12 sportline for the 320d E91 and fit to my 325d - what would be the consequences?

Tim G · 09-11-2015, 02:00 PM

Isnt the sport line kit like -50mm or something? Couple that with fitting 2.0d springs on a 3.0d car (heavier) and I'd think it would be very low. I don't think its just spring rates to consider, you might find the springs are different lengths also, to cater for the weight differences.

R99 · 09-11-2015, 04:56 PM

True, I think maybe its best to stick to the B12 Pro Kit, as the springs are correct for the model.

I will also get some of the SupremePower Lowering Spring Perches too, which add another 10-15mm on the front end. :

Tim G · 09-12-2015, 01:01 PM

Using the springs from a different model was actually something I explored a while back, I reckon using the pro kit from the 320d might get you the desired results.

See some discussion here..
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1146368&page=2

windymissile · 09-12-2015, 01:44 PM

Just contact them and they will tell you what you need.

WM

Lawton438 · 09-13-2015, 05:57 AM

What are people's opinions between the 12 And 14 pro kits?

08-05-2015, 12:27 PM	#45
ade146 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 242 Posts Drives: E90 330d sport auto Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S.Wales or Cheshire iTrader: (0)	The pins that you pull are just bits of alloy, not steel and not important. They may just deform as they are just bits of rubbish. Then camber away. I have no idea why every one doesnt do things like that. Free banishment of understeer. I get about 1.2 out of mine. No M3 wishbones or camber plates or gold plated guide supports just a 13mm spanner.
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08-07-2015, 04:29 PM	#46
AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	Well I might well get the B14 kit myself now. Would it still be recommended to do M3 control arms and bigger roll bars also? control arms are £300 Roll bars £230 B14 £567 ------------ £1097 Euro is probably going to get a bit weaker against the pound with BOE talking about interest rates going up next year. __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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09-09-2015, 10:18 AM	#47
Endaitr Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ireland iTrader: (2)	Think im going to invest in a set aswell, did ye change ur top mounts at the same time aswell, or would ye suggest any other components that might be needed ? car has 65k miles.
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09-09-2015, 10:27 AM	#48
windymissile Major 67 Rep 1,431 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	http://www.mk-fahrwerkstechnik.de/BI...35-i-47-120471 Cheep at the mo! WM
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09-10-2015, 07:02 AM	#50
AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	So tempting! I think I'll do these mods. Just a case of when... __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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09-10-2015, 12:39 PM	#51
R99 Banned 1099 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	Does anyone know the part number for the B12 kit to suit a LCI E91 325d? Happy with my rear ride height, but the front end needs to come down a little. The car is an M Sport, so my understanding is it will maintain the rear ride height & lower the front? The B12 kit sounds ideal for the job!
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09-11-2015, 12:49 AM	#53
Soul_Glo Major General 13347 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: G20 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Manhattan, NYC iTrader: (1)	Seriously considering the B12 pro-kit... at 72k miles now and shocks are probably more than 40% worn... planning on changing them early next year when I hit 100k miles. Springs look a bit rusty but in great condition with no cracks or anything of the sort.
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09-11-2015, 03:15 AM	#54
bishbosh Lieutenant Colonel 840 Rep 1,993 Posts Drives: F30 335d Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW 335d [0.00]	I put a B12 pro kit on my E91 SE pre-LCI. Totally transformed the handling! A lot less body roll and it doesn't wallow on corners anymore. The steering is much sharper and the understeer has gone. Basically the car goes where you want it to now __________________ if I've helped - an Appreciate would be, er, very appreciated!
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09-11-2015, 03:34 AM	#55
Iforb Enlisted Member 0 Rep 34 Posts Drives: F31 330D/E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	What is the ride quality like with the B12 or 14 kit? Is it a much harder ride?
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09-11-2015, 03:50 AM	#56
OGM2LCI Lieutenant 45 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E87 M2 LCI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	+1 for the above and what's the ride height like? I personally would be after the same(ish) height as say the Eibach Pro Kit
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09-11-2015, 02:00 PM	#58
Tim G Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E91 3.0d LCI Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Coast UK iTrader: (0)	Isnt the sport line kit like -50mm or something? Couple that with fitting 2.0d springs on a 3.0d car (heavier) and I'd think it would be very low. I don't think its just spring rates to consider, you might find the springs are different lengths also, to cater for the weight differences.
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09-11-2015, 04:56 PM	#59
R99 Banned 1099 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 2016 330d F31 Touring Join Date: May 2013 Location: England, United Kingdom iTrader: (1)	True, I think maybe its best to stick to the B12 Pro Kit, as the springs are correct for the model. I will also get some of the SupremePower Lowering Spring Perches too, which add another 10-15mm on the front end. :
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09-12-2015, 01:01 PM	#60
Tim G Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E91 3.0d LCI Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: South Coast UK iTrader: (0)	Using the springs from a different model was actually something I explored a while back, I reckon using the pro kit from the 320d might get you the desired results. See some discussion here.. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...1146368&page=2
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09-12-2015, 01:44 PM	#61
windymissile Major 67 Rep 1,431 Posts Drives: 335i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just contact them and they will tell you what you need. WM
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09-13-2015, 05:57 AM	#62
Lawton438 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stoke on trent iTrader: (2)	What are people's opinions between the 12 And 14 pro kits?
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