Bilstein B8 on Backorder

Efthreeoh · 11-13-2017, 01:26 PM

If you are thinking about ordering some B8s for your E90, you better act quickly. Several vendors are already out of stock. The B8s are backordered until February 2018.

BSM n54iS · 11-13-2017, 06:05 PM

Fml thanks

BSM n54iS · 11-24-2017, 10:45 AM

Ordered a set from FCP Euro, called them up and said they were able to source them from vendor. FYI guys if you're still looking and can't wait. NO bf sale on them however

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-01-2018, 04:10 PM

Struts are still on backorder from various sites. Prices are super inflated as a result. If you can wait, you can still get them for $205 from Tire Rack.

Rumor has it they're moving equipment to a new building, resulting in an interrupted supply chain.

If you order two struts from Tire Rack and two rear shocks from Bav Auto, you'll pay $659.90 for everything. I haven't found anything cheaper than this so far.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-17-2018, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Welcome to NBA Jam

Struts are still on backorder from various sites. Prices are super inflated as a result. If you can wait, you can still get them for $205 from Tire Rack.

Rumor has it they're moving equipment to a new building, resulting in an interrupted supply chain.

If you order two struts from Tire Rack and two rear shocks from Bav Auto, you'll pay $659.90 for everything. I haven't found anything cheaper than this so far.

Are you saying Bav-Auto has some rear sets... ?

johnmyster · 05-18-2018, 09:03 AM

I got B8 rears from tire rack last week. Still waiting on fronts. They said late-May to early-June.

Rock auto also had rears.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-18-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmyster

I got B8 rears from tire rack last week. Still waiting on fronts. They said late-May to early-June.

Rock auto also had rears.

Thank you I will try that. Tire Rack had none from what I could see yesterday...

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-18-2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by johnmyster

I got B8 rears from tire rack last week. Still waiting on fronts. They said late-May to early-June.

Rock auto also had rears.

Both Tire Rack & Rock Auto are a bust. Neither of them has the B8 for the rear of an M3...

Barefoot-335is · 05-20-2018, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Both Tire Rack & Rock Auto are a bust. Neither of them has the B8 for the rear of an M3...

Try Bimmerworld, they had some not too long ago

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-21-2018, 05:39 PM

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Try Bimmerworld, they had some not too long ago

Thank you man. Unfortunately I also tried them as well with no luck in current inventory. John quickly got back to me saying they would be out for a while... ! :-(

Welcome to NBA Jam · 05-26-2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_The_Clean1

Are you saying Bav-Auto has some rear sets... ?

Yep. I received mine a few days after ordering. I'm just waiting on the struts from Tire Rack.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 06-28-2018, 12:15 PM

Received an update. Bilstein is still having inventory problems. My struts are delayed at least another 2 months.

feuer · 06-28-2018, 12:35 PM

I don't understand what is so significant about these to be worth the wait, especially knowing that manufacturer is experiencing issues.

SnapCoupe · 06-28-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by feuer

I don't understand what is so significant about these to be worth the wait, especially knowing that manufacturer is experiencing issues.

Are they really that much better than the Koni equivalent? After seeing all this freak out during the backorder period, it seems as if the bilstiens are put on quite the pedestal. I'm now second guessing if I should do Koni yellows or hold out for these.

feuer · 06-28-2018, 03:13 PM

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Are they really that much better than the Koni equivalent? After seeing all this freak out during the backorder period, it seems as if the bilstiens are put on quite the pedestal. I'm now second guessing if I should do Koni yellows or hold out for these.

Better? That would be very subjective. I highly doubt they are better let a lone superior. I personally run Koni since 2010 on two different vehicles with zero regret and would never pay and wait months for a part like this because is simply ridiculous.

Ozzie335i · 06-30-2018, 10:47 AM

I got the Bilstein B12 setup days before the inventory dried up. Had the car come with these and an LSD there would be no need for an M3 for most drivers.

Efthreeoh · 06-30-2018, 02:22 PM

Man, I can't believe they are still on back order 6 months later.

Welcome to NBA Jam · 06-30-2018, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SnapCoupe

Are they really that much better than the Koni equivalent? After seeing all this freak out during the backorder period, it seems as if the bilstiens are put on quite the pedestal. I'm now second guessing if I should do Koni yellows or hold out for these.

I already received the rear shocks, so I'm just going to wait on the struts. I'm in no hurry to install them, especially with how hot it has been. I will only be charged for the struts once they ship.

desertman123 · 07-05-2018, 09:40 AM

B12 Pro kit for E82 was in stock on TireRack. They said I took either the last one of last 1 of 2 they had, and it came from the distribution center that normally wouldn't ship to FL

mweisdorfer · 07-07-2018, 11:06 AM

I have seen on some vendor sites that Bilstein B8's would "ship" on August 16, if you ordered today sort of thing.

My current B12 kit on the car has 30,000+ miles on them. I bought them from FCP. So, when I get 50-75k on them, I'll just turn them in and get new ones. Hopefully, in a couple years, there won't be a shortage like this. If your are in a warranty situation and that would kind of suck.

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Welcome to NBA Jam Is it the shoes!? 3884 Rep 5,112 Posts Drives: (Sold) 2011 E92 335i ZMP 6MT Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Struts are still on backorder from various sites. Prices are super inflated as a result. If you can wait, you can still get them for $205 from Tire Rack. Rumor has it they're moving equipment to a new building, resulting in an interrupted supply chain. If you order two struts from Tire Rack and two rear shocks from Bav Auto, you'll pay $659.90 for everything. I haven't found anything cheaper than this so far. Last edited by Welcome to NBA Jam; 05-01-2018 at 04:28 PM..
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johnmyster Private First Class 111 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 n52 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (7)	I got B8 rears from tire rack last week. Still waiting on fronts. They said late-May to early-June. Rock auto also had rears.
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