Bilstein Coilovers

[JCM]

Hi folks,

I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether it's possible to get Bilstein coilovers(B14) separately instead of a full kit? Mechanic told me that the front passenger side has a bit of play and I should start thinking of getting it replaced in the near future.

Rather than buying the full kit again, I was thinking of getting just a pair for the fronts if possible. Otherwise I'm really considering just returning it to OE shocks and lowering springs.

 

[gary1365]

Ask there and see if they can do anything. Either that or bilstein b8 shocks and eibach pro kit.

Bilstein Rebuild Service

Bilstein has a dedicated technical centre in the UK. They can help you with a wide range of services concerning Bilstein shock absorbers such as rebuild, servicing and custom build. As a guide rebuilds start from £80 + VAT per unit, £100 + VAT for a sport unit. In many cases its more cost...

www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk

 

[gary87]

autodoc sell Bilstein in singles AFAIK

 

[Steve750]

Thought they'd last longer than 3 years ? Is there no warranty on them

 

[JCM]

Ask there and see if they can do anything. Either that or bilstein b8 shocks and eibach pro kit.

Bilstein Rebuild Service

Bilstein has a dedicated technical centre in the UK. They can help you with a wide range of services concerning Bilstein shock absorbers such as rebuild, servicing and custom build. As a guide rebuilds start from £80 + VAT per unit, £100 + VAT for a sport unit. In many cases its more cost...

www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk

Thanks for that, didn't know they had this separate form. I had emailed them directly through their website beforehand.

autodoc sell Bilstein in singles AFAIK

Only seems to be up to the B8.

Thought they'd last longer than 3 years ? Is there no warranty on them

Yes I would've thought that too - the company they were bought from went bust and I can't find much info on Europe warranty. North America seems to offer 5 years.

 

[JCM]

Someone from Cutters mentioned UK only gets 2 years instead of the lifetime US gets(not 5 like above) -

E46 M3 Bilstein PSS10 damper shot!

Hey cutters! I’ve got an issue... I have a 2005 E46 M3, running Bilstein PSS10s and I’ve had the drivers side damper go! Don’t suppose anyone on here has any lying around? Or had similar issues and managed to sort replacement/refurb via Bilstein! They were purchased from ThyssenKrupp...

forums.m3cutters.co.uk

If the price of repair is still around the same as what was mentioned in the post above - I'd be tempted to just get the front 2 sent away. It'll work out cheaper than a full replacement.

 

[Gambit]

Not B14's but they rebuilt a set of rear bilstein coilovers for my impreza - one had blown a seal so i got them to do both. turnaround time was about 3mths ffs and ended up chasing them constantly and that was before covid/lockdown - like brand new tho once i got them back

 

[JCM]

Not B14's but they rebuilt a set of rear bilstein coilovers for my impreza - one had blown a seal so i got them to do both. turnaround time was about 3mths ffs and ended up chasing them constantly and that was before covid/lockdown - like brand new tho once i got them back

3months?! I don’t think the garage would appreciate that. Unless I attempt it myself and just sorn the car

 

[Steve750]

3months?! I don’t think the garage would appreciate that. Unless I attempt it myself and just sorn the car

It isn't a difficult job. I done it to the e38 this week

 

[Stebo]

Bilstein is funny. Some of their shocks are 5 years but some of the cheaper "oe spec" shocks are only two years.

 

[Gambit]

3months?! I don’t think the garage would appreciate that. Unless I attempt it myself and just sorn the car

Yep I'd a set of oe rear struts that I used while waiting but they arent quick refurbs at all

 

[JCM]

It isn't a difficult job. I done it to the e38 this week

You're talking to someone who's height of mechanical knowledge goes as far as oil + filter change and spark plugs

Bilstein is funny. Some of their shocks are 5 years but some of the cheaper "oe spec" shocks are only two years.

Yeah, considering the price of the B14 you'd at least expect minimum 2 years.

 

[Steve750]

You're talking to someone who's height of mechanical knowledge goes as far as oil + filter change and spark plugs

Just like me then! Honestly it's not difficult