***Finally!!! Bilstein B14/PSS Coilovers*** - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-11-2013, 10:10 AM

After seeing these at SEMA last year, Bilstein has finally released their B14/PSS coilover system for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. We immediately brought them in-house and here they are!

Bilstein took their sweet time on developing this system and, since they are in Germany, did their development time on the Nurburgring. That being said, these should be awesome, right?? If James May had anything to say about things being developed at the Ring, we might not be getting much praise out of them. Luckily, he is too busy doing other things...

The B14/PSS system is a no frills coilover that features set valving from the factory and height adjustment for the end user. It is a heavy duty system made from quality materials, which is to be expected from German engineering. Simply install, set ride height, and head to the track

Springs come from Eibach and are a progressive rate spring, meaning you have a softer rate cruising around town and a stiffer rate when you are really pushing the car. Spring rates are the same as the Euro spec version at 2.5 - 4.5 kg/mm front and 3.0 - 7.0 kg/mm rear. The springs are designed for use with OEM top hats, so only a few aftermarket camber plates will be useable (ie. ground control, Com-C)

We believe this is going to be a great entry level system. Another great option to consider against the KW v1.

As always, photos and video below

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVfyadnReXE"]Bilstein PSS B14 for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

utekineir · 10-11-2013, 10:33 AM

eta/price range on b16?

7thgear · 10-11-2013, 10:47 AM

meh

i was hoping for damper units only from Bilstein.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-11-2013, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utekineir

eta/price range on b16?

The B16 we have due in the end of October.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7thgear

meh

i was hoping for damper units only from Bilstein.

Those are coming soon.

dabocx · 10-11-2013, 01:22 PM

Between the KW1, lower ebiachs and the RCE tarmac 0s its a tough market for this price range.

I need to get rid of my stance coils soon

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-12-2013, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabocx

Between the KW1, lower ebiachs and the RCE tarmac 0s its a tough market for this price range.

I need to get rid of my stance coils soon

Yeah tons of good options out there in this price range.

8686 · 10-12-2013, 05:24 PM

@ft86speedfactory Any estimate release date for the dambers from blisten?

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Wonderbar · 10-12-2013, 05:57 PM

Someone buy these for me!

OICU812 · 10-12-2013, 06:56 PM

If someone buys these please post a review!!

Fizz · 10-13-2013, 10:44 AM

I had Bilstein B14 coilovers on my previous car and absolutely loved them! Top quality stuff....ride was just perfect never crashy. I didn't give a toss about damping adjustability but some others this (lack of) adjustability may be a turn off. But I agree its quite pricey....

dabocx · 10-13-2013, 03:35 PM

Looking at these and the tarmac 0s now with some camber plates. Seems like a good setup for DD and the occasional track day.

mike156 · 10-15-2013, 11:21 AM

Something to consider is these can easily grow with you.

Put them on, drive the hell out of the car for a year or two and once you have it figured out, respring/revalve/shorten to any kind of setup you want as Bilsteins are well supported here in the USA. You could likely convert them into take-aparts too.

Any idea how progressive the springs are vs. performing more like a main/assist spring setup?

ATL BRZ · 10-15-2013, 01:25 PM

Good to have another option in this price range.

smbstyle · 10-15-2013, 09:54 PM

great price for these!

10-11-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
FT-86 SpeedFactory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 7,694 Thanks: 1,298 Thanked 3,578 Times in 1,253 Posts Mentioned: 341 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	*Finally!!! Bilstein B14/PSS Coilovers* After seeing these at SEMA last year, Bilstein has finally released their B14/PSS coilover system for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ. We immediately brought them in-house and here they are! Bilstein took their sweet time on developing this system and, since they are in Germany, did their development time on the Nurburgring. That being said, these should be awesome, right?? If James May had anything to say about things being developed at the Ring, we might not be getting much praise out of them. Luckily, he is too busy doing other things... The B14/PSS system is a no frills coilover that features set valving from the factory and height adjustment for the end user. It is a heavy duty system made from quality materials, which is to be expected from German engineering. Simply install, set ride height, and head to the track Springs come from Eibach and are a progressive rate spring, meaning you have a softer rate cruising around town and a stiffer rate when you are really pushing the car. Spring rates are the same as the Euro spec version at 2.5 - 4.5 kg/mm front and 3.0 - 7.0 kg/mm rear. The springs are designed for use with OEM top hats, so only a few aftermarket camber plates will be useable (ie. ground control, Com-C) We believe this is going to be a great entry level system. Another great option to consider against the KW v1. As always, photos and video below [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVfyadnReXE"]Bilstein PSS B14 for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

10-11-2013, 10:47 AM	#3
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10-13-2013, 03:35 PM	#11
dabocx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: United States Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 564 Thanked 261 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looking at these and the tarmac 0s now with some camber plates. Seems like a good setup for DD and the occasional track day. Last edited by dabocx; 10-13-2013 at 04:47 PM.

10-15-2013, 01:25 PM	#13
ATL BRZ Driving Coach Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,666 Thanks: 3,723 Thanked 4,137 Times in 1,707 Posts Mentioned: 90 Post(s) Tagged: 6 Thread(s)	Good to have another option in this price range. __________________ __________________________Pure Motorsport: JDL Turbo BRZ Track Build_______________________ Last edited by ATL BRZ; 10-17-2013 at 11:16 AM.

10-11-2013, 10:33 AM	#2
utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	eta/price range on b16?

10-11-2013, 01:22 PM	#5
dabocx Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: United States Posts: 1,267 Thanks: 564 Thanked 261 Times in 191 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Between the KW1, lower ebiachs and the RCE tarmac 0s its a tough market for this price range. I need to get rid of my stance coils soon

10-13-2013, 10:44 AM	#10
Fizz Senior Addict Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 86 GT Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 249 Thanked 336 Times in 215 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had Bilstein B14 coilovers on my previous car and absolutely loved them! Top quality stuff....ride was just perfect never crashy. I didn't give a toss about damping adjustability but some others this (lack of) adjustability may be a turn off. But I agree its quite pricey....

10-15-2013, 11:21 AM	#12
mike156 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: EVO Location: Utah Posts: 75 Thanks: 3 Thanked 49 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Something to consider is these can easily grow with you. Put them on, drive the hell out of the car for a year or two and once you have it figured out, respring/revalve/shorten to any kind of setup you want as Bilsteins are well supported here in the USA. You could likely convert them into take-aparts too. Any idea how progressive the springs are vs. performing more like a main/assist spring setup?

10-15-2013, 09:54 PM	#14
smbstyle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ Location: Forsyth, GA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 224 Thanked 681 Times in 302 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	great price for these!

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