Bilstein B14 PSS for 335xi (47-269095)

brandonwhit97 · 06-29-2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Silent11N54

does the B14 coilover kit come with B8 shocks ?? or is it a completely different shock unique to the kit ?

The b14 is a completely different kit, I would assume it has similar performance, however the b14 has the integrated adjustment up front. The read I don't know.

brandonwhit97 · 06-29-2020, 09:00 AM

So I know everyone had been waiting on some one to do a write up about the b14 coils for an x drive. I finally recover and installed my and oh boy am I beyond impressed. My shock went wayside a while ago so I can't give a full comparison stock to new, because new stock would also feel great. This being said I compared it to a rwd 335 with stock suspension and the difference was very noticeable. I've already put it through the test on smooth roads from digs, gravel construction highway. And it's tight it feel a little more intense then an e46 M3 stock set up (I did upgrade to power flex black for the upper shock bushings in the back). One complaint I would not is that there is and even amount of adjustment in front and back, I wish the front had more adjustment to go lower. I was able to get my height where I wanted it, however it is on the lowest setting up front and the back about half way. Not much is noted on the kit for what is included. The rear set up replaces the top metal cup above the spring, however the rubber boot in the arm is reused, so I would replace. In the front the upper rubber boot is reused in the kit, the top nut is included in the kit also. But as in overall amazing kit and would recommend any day.

matthewjmoser · 07-15-2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

So I know everyone had been waiting on some one to do a write up about the b14 coils for an x drive. I finally recover and installed my and oh boy am I beyond impressed. My shock went wayside a while ago so I can't give a full comparison stock to new, because new stock would also feel great. This being said I compared it to a rwd 335 with stock suspension and the difference was very noticeable. I've already put it through the test on smooth roads from digs, gravel construction highway. And it's tight it feel a little more intense then an e46 M3 stock set up (I did upgrade to power flex black for the upper shock bushings in the back). One complaint I would not is that there is and even amount of adjustment in front and back, I wish the front had more adjustment to go lower. I was able to get my height where I wanted it, however it is on the lowest setting up front and the back about half way. Not much is noted on the kit for what is included. The rear set up replaces the top metal cup above the spring, however the rubber boot in the arm is reused, so I would replace. In the front the upper rubber boot is reused in the kit, the top nut is included in the kit also. But as in overall amazing kit and would recommend any day.

So you bought through ECS Tuning? any update on how they feel.

brandonwhit97 · 07-15-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmoser

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

So I know everyone had been waiting on some one to do a write up about the b14 coils for an x drive. I finally recover and installed my and oh boy am I beyond impressed. My shock went wayside a while ago so I can't give a full comparison stock to new, because new stock would also feel great. This being said I compared it to a rwd 335 with stock suspension and the difference was very noticeable. I've already put it through the test on smooth roads from digs, gravel construction highway. And it's tight it feel a little more intense then an e46 M3 stock set up (I did upgrade to power flex black for the upper shock bushings in the back). One complaint I would not is that there is and even amount of adjustment in front and back, I wish the front had more adjustment to go lower. I was able to get my height where I wanted it, however it is on the lowest setting up front and the back about half way. Not much is noted on the kit for what is included. The rear set up replaces the top metal cup above the spring, however the rubber boot in the arm is reused, so I would replace. In the front the upper rubber boot is reused in the kit, the top nut is included in the kit also. But as in overall amazing kit and would recommend any day.

So you bought through ECS Tuning? any update on how they feel.

They feel great. They feel like a "stock" sport suspension, doesn't feel like I'm on rock. But once you hit those corners, it locks down. I have hit some pretty big dips and I'm no gab in the back and losses drop up front with out bottoming out

matthewjmoser · 07-21-2020, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

They feel great. They feel like a "stock" sport suspension, doesn't feel like I'm on rock. But once you hit those corners, it locks down. I have hit some pretty big dips and I'm no gab in the back and losses drop up front with out bottoming out

get going to pick these up. thanks. best vender you think i should go with?

brandonwhit97 · 07-21-2020, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by matthewjmoser

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

They feel great. They feel like a "stock" sport suspension, doesn't feel like I'm on rock. But once you hit those corners, it locks down. I have hit some pretty big dips and I'm no gab in the back and losses drop up front with out bottoming out

get going to pick these up. thanks. best vender you think i should go with?

I would go summit or ecs im a big ecs guys and summit had it cheaper and they price matched

alex-t9 · 07-29-2020, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

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Originally Posted by matthewjmoser

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

So I know everyone had been waiting on some one to do a write up about the b14 coils for an x drive. I finally recover and installed my and oh boy am I beyond impressed. My shock went wayside a while ago so I can't give a full comparison stock to new, because new stock would also feel great. This being said I compared it to a rwd 335 with stock suspension and the difference was very noticeable. I've already put it through the test on smooth roads from digs, gravel construction highway. And it's tight it feel a little more intense then an e46 M3 stock set up (I did upgrade to power flex black for the upper shock bushings in the back). One complaint I would not is that there is and even amount of adjustment in front and back, I wish the front had more adjustment to go lower. I was able to get my height where I wanted it, however it is on the lowest setting up front and the back about half way. Not much is noted on the kit for what is included. The rear set up replaces the top metal cup above the spring, however the rubber boot in the arm is reused, so I would replace. In the front the upper rubber boot is reused in the kit, the top nut is included in the kit also. But as in overall amazing kit and would recommend any day.

So you bought through ECS Tuning? any update on how they feel.

They feel great. They feel like a "stock" sport suspension, doesn't feel like I'm on rock. But once you hit those corners, it locks down. I have hit some pretty big dips and I'm no gab in the back and losses drop up front with out bottoming out

Are the fronts at the lowest settings? Still no bottoming our in the front? I'm thinking about replacing my BC coil overs with these. My BCs just bottom out too easily in the front and give the pothole explosion.

brandonwhit97 · 07-29-2020, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alex-t9

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

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Originally Posted by matthewjmoser

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Originally Posted by brandonwhit97

So I know everyone had been waiting on some one to do a write up about the b14 coils for an x drive. I finally recover and installed my and oh boy am I beyond impressed. My shock went wayside a while ago so I can't give a full comparison stock to new, because new stock would also feel great. This being said I compared it to a rwd 335 with stock suspension and the difference was very noticeable. I've already put it through the test on smooth roads from digs, gravel construction highway. And it's tight it feel a little more intense then an e46 M3 stock set up (I did upgrade to power flex black for the upper shock bushings in the back). One complaint I would not is that there is and even amount of adjustment in front and back, I wish the front had more adjustment to go lower. I was able to get my height where I wanted it, however it is on the lowest setting up front and the back about half way. Not much is noted on the kit for what is included. The rear set up replaces the top metal cup above the spring, however the rubber boot in the arm is reused, so I would replace. In the front the upper rubber boot is reused in the kit, the top nut is included in the kit also. But as in overall amazing kit and would recommend any day.

So you bought through ECS Tuning? any update on how they feel.

They feel great. They feel like a "stock" sport suspension, doesn't feel like I'm on rock. But once you hit those corners, it locks down. I have hit some pretty big dips and I'm no gab in the back and losses drop up front with out bottoming out

Are the fronts at the lowest settings? Still no bottoming our in the front? I'm thinking about replacing my BC coil overs with these. My BCs just bottom out too easily in the front and give the pothole explosion.

I have yet to bottom out, and I have been at all speeds on all types of roads. I will say the front has a pretty large gab and I'm about 2 threads from lowest setting. I believe there is about .4 inches if I remember correctly

KnighTT · 09-16-2020, 08:09 AM

So what does the front look like dropped to its lowest setting? Not to slam my car, as it will be for track purposes, but the stock suspension height in the front has much more of a gap to address than the RWD models. I'd like to get the car down to a level that is pleasing to the eye but 100% functional.

Nick54 · 07-28-2021, 07:08 PM

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