Bilstein B12 Pro kit or Bilstein B14 PSS coilover

kingcloudix · 05-15-2020, 04:56 AM

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I just installed the new redesigned B14 kit and it's amazing

Where did you purchase?

Looking to perform this as my shocks are leaking. Car is at 95k and might as well refresh.

Amitt · 05-30-2020, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcloudix

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Originally Posted by Amitt

I just installed the new redesigned B14 kit and it's amazing

Where did you purchase?

Looking to perform this as my shocks are leaking. Car is at 95k and might as well refresh.

They showed up on FCP Euro for $814 for a couple of months until now, they're back ordered. Best bet is to get them through FCP though.

jivenene · 06-04-2020, 07:17 PM

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They showed up on FCP Euro for $814 for a couple of months until now, they're back ordered. Best bet is to get them through FCP though.

Hey, was wondering how your B14 are holding up? I am researching and probably the most important thing I am loking for is reliability. Who would win between the B12, B14, Koni sport, or ST X systems? thanks!!!

Amitt · 06-04-2020, 07:19 PM

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They showed up on FCP Euro for $814 for a couple of months until now, they're back ordered. Best bet is to get them through FCP though.

Hey, was wondering how your B14 are holding up? I am researching and probably the most important thing I am loking for is reliability. Who would win between the B12, B14, Koni sport, or ST X systems? thanks!!!

Don't know about the others, but i've put 10k miles on my B14 and they drive the same as day 1.

Silent9n54 · 06-05-2020, 02:54 AM

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Don't know about the others, but i've put 10k miles on my B14 and they drive the same as day 1.

hey do you know if B14 kit comes with B8 shocks or it is a completely different shock ??

jivenene · 06-05-2020, 01:01 PM

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hey do you know if B14 kit comes with B8 shocks or it is a completely different shock ??

Good question! Anyone?

_N54 · 06-06-2020, 06:10 PM

I have the Bilstein B12 kit, but have not installed it yet. I was also debating over the B14, but ended up going with the B12 so i don't have to mess with the ride height so much. I also heard Eibach springs are pretty comfortable. I been using H&R springs for most of my cars, but i wanted to change things around.

Amitt · 06-09-2020, 12:44 AM

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Don't know about the others, but i've put 10k miles on my B14 and they drive the same as day 1.

hey do you know if B14 kit comes with B8 shocks or it is a completely different shock ??

Completely different shock. They redesigned them a little over a year ago.

Silent9n54 · 06-09-2020, 07:19 PM

i had pss9 on my e46 330ci and didnt really like how stiff they were at low speeds. At Hwy speeds they handled great. I was wondering if the B14 kit for a E92 would be similar to the pss9 for a e46 ?

BennyNielsen · 06-15-2020, 06:03 AM

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Completely different shock. They redesigned them a little over a year ago.

Do you have a picture off the car now? Are you as low as you can get?

Amitt · 06-15-2020, 01:28 PM

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Completely different shock. They redesigned them a little over a year ago.

Do you have a picture off the car now? Are you as low as you can get?

Both cars have the same B14 w/ M3 front control arms. There is more room on the coilover to drop the car even lower.

BennyNielsen · 06-15-2020, 02:03 PM

Very Nice 😎😎

unrulyteach · 06-29-2020, 10:55 PM

I hav a question are the front struts silver or gold?

JJaber · 06-30-2020, 04:15 PM

Just got my B14's installed and I am blown away by the ride quality. It really feels like an OEM+ setup in terms of comfort, but totally transformed the handling characteristics of the car. I had the shop raise the ride height a bit from the Bilstein preset so it's sitting about .75" lower than the stock suspension.

I also installed new mounting hardware, sway bar end links, and Dinan rear upper shock mounts. The car also has the TRW M3 front control arms and Meyle HD tie-rods. I might do the M3 strut tower, E93 FSB, and M3 rear control arms to finish off the suspension.

Also, the newer Bilstein B14's are yellow all around.

unrulyteach · 06-30-2020, 08:02 PM

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Just got my B14's installed and I am blown away by the ride quality. It really feels like an OEM+ setup in terms of comfort, but totally transformed the handling characteristics of the car. I had the shop raise the ride height a bit from the Bilstein preset so it's sitting about .75" lower than the stock suspension.

I also installed new mounting hardware, sway bar end links, and Dinan rear upper shock mounts. The car also has the TRW M3 front control arms and Meyle HD tie-rods. I might do the M3 strut tower, E93 FSB, and M3 rear control arms to finish off the suspension.

Also, the newer Bilstein B14's are yellow all around.

Sad to hear they changed the design of the fronts and wow thats low i might hav to max mine out when i get them then lower it from there. Btw how did u get b14

Cyril Sneer · 07-16-2020, 12:11 AM

Why are you sad they changed the design? And does anyone know what was changed during the redesign other than the color?

unrulyteach · 07-18-2020, 09:05 PM

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Why are you sad they changed the design? And does anyone know what was changed during the redesign other than the color?

From what i notice without reading they move the bump stop from internal to external

thormessiah · 10-13-2020, 05:25 PM

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Just got my B14's installed and I am blown away by the ride quality. It really feels like an OEM+ setup in terms of comfort, but totally transformed the handling characteristics of the car. I had the shop raise the ride height a bit from the Bilstein preset so it's sitting about .75" lower than the stock suspension.

I also installed new mounting hardware, sway bar end links, and Dinan rear upper shock mounts. The car also has the TRW M3 front control arms and Meyle HD tie-rods. I might do the M3 strut tower, E93 FSB, and M3 rear control arms to finish off the suspension.

Also, the newer Bilstein B14's are yellow all around.

Dang I might have to get this these later when my koni yellows give out. I’d like to be able to move the height around and I never liked the konis ride quality

gunnerxq · 12-07-2020, 06:23 AM

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From what i notice without reading they move the bump stop from internal to external

Yeah it seems like the internal bump stop version of all their struts would destroy strut mounts. But only if you lived with 3rd world roads like NYC.

Had 2 sets personally and my brother has HD's on now. Same symptoms after awhile. Most members on here probably have smoother roads.

Koni actives have been problem free so far. The ride quality is good but a little weird.

unrulyteach · 12-07-2020, 11:50 PM

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From what i notice without reading they move the bump stop from internal to external

Yeah it seems like the internal bump stop version of all their struts would destroy strut mounts. But only if you lived with 3rd world roads like NYC.

Had 2 sets personally and my brother has HD's on now. Same symptoms after awhile. Most members on here probably have smoother roads.

Koni actives have been problem free so far. The ride quality is good but a little weird.

Hmm i
Haven't had any trouble with mine i do prefer the internal bump stop for a cleaner look

gunnerxq · 12-08-2020, 06:22 AM

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Hmm i
Haven't had any trouble with mine i do prefer the internal bump stop for a cleaner look

Ha. How are the roads in SC? The internal ones drive like a dream. But with nyc roads it's easy to reach the bump stops. Like the Belt parkway has a huge moguls where it'll bottom out.

Why bother enforcing the speed limit just have bad roads.

unrulyteach · 12-08-2020, 09:10 AM

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Hmm i
Haven't had any trouble with mine i do prefer the internal bump stop for a cleaner look

Ha. How are the roads in SC? The internal ones drive like a dream. But with nyc roads it's easy to reach the bump stops. Like the Belt parkway has a huge moguls where it'll bottom out.

Why bother enforcing the speed limit just have bad roads.

Let's just say it's not as bad as ny

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_N54 Captain 300 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have the Bilstein B12 kit, but have not installed it yet. I was also debating over the B14, but ended up going with the B12 so i don't have to mess with the ride height so much. I also heard Eibach springs are pretty comfortable. I been using H&R springs for most of my cars, but i wanted to change things around.
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JJaber Second Lieutenant 84 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Just got my B14's installed and I am blown away by the ride quality. It really feels like an OEM+ setup in terms of comfort, but totally transformed the handling characteristics of the car. I had the shop raise the ride height a bit from the Bilstein preset so it's sitting about .75" lower than the stock suspension. I also installed new mounting hardware, sway bar end links, and Dinan rear upper shock mounts. The car also has the TRW M3 front control arms and Meyle HD tie-rods. I might do the M3 strut tower, E93 FSB, and M3 rear control arms to finish off the suspension. Also, the newer Bilstein B14's are yellow all around. __________________ 2013 E92 M-Sport \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Dinan S2 \| M Performance exhaust \| Wagner Evo 1 \| Evolution Racewerks CP \| Bilstein PSS9 \| M3/Meyle HD/Dinan suspension bits \| 18" AG M359, Michelin PSS Last edited by JJaber; 06-30-2020 at 04:20 PM..
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