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Originally Posted by SirBrass
The marketing says the B8's are meant to go with lowering springs (like the swift springs), so from a "forget the marketing, here's the real info" standpoint, how are revalved B6s with spec-R's better than B8s with spec-R's?
Edit: and re-valved how?
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Originally Posted by ayau
Can you elaborate on the exact differences between the B8 and the B6 specific to the FRS/BRZ? Bilstein markets the B8 for lower springs and the B6 for OEM springs if I recall correctly. Why would it be better to mate the B6 shocks with lowering springs? Is the valving the same?
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I wanted to get my hands on a set to see for myself as I had some suspicions....but...someone on here was able to get some answers from Bilstein.
It's likely the same valving. The B8s have less droop and equal compression travel. I'm fairly sure they have shorter internal bumpstops which is nice.
They aren't much more money, and having the shorter bumpstops is great. But droop travel is important and it's disappointing that it's reduced (there's no reason it should be). It would be more money overall but I would rather B6 revalved to match the springs of your choice (preferably RCE Tarmac springs
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- Andy