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GTone · 12-07-2017, 03:30 PM

Guys,

Had a small front end collision on my 2014 FRS and insurance replaced everything, but ride feels rougher and bouncier than before so I want to try to upgrade the suspension in an attempt to fix it. Have had a couple alignments done so that shouldn't be the problem. Car has 50K miles on it.

I'm not interested in lowering the car at all. It is my DD and I don't go to the track, but I would characterize my driving as very spirited as I fight the fast and furious traffic to work every day. But I want a ride that is more comfortable than I currently have. I was hoping to stay around $800 for a fix.

I've been reading some of the posts here and kinda have the Bilstein B6 in the back of my head as a possible good set, but not sure if they would work with my stock springs or not? I've also seen talk about replacing the back springs with the 2017 version.

So I guess the questions are:
1. Are the B6's a good set to go with for ride quality but still sporty driving?
2. Will they work with the stock springs?
3. What are the big changes in feel with the 2017 springs and is it mainly just the rear springs that people are swapping out?
4. What other spring sets are good to pair up with the B6's?

12-07-2017, 03:30 PM	#1
GTone Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Drives: 2014 Scion FR-S Location: North Carolina Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need advice for a suspension fix. Guys, Had a small front end collision on my 2014 FRS and insurance replaced everything, but ride feels rougher and bouncier than before so I want to try to upgrade the suspension in an attempt to fix it. Have had a couple alignments done so that shouldn't be the problem. Car has 50K miles on it. I'm not interested in lowering the car at all. It is my DD and I don't go to the track, but I would characterize my driving as very spirited as I fight the fast and furious traffic to work every day. But I want a ride that is more comfortable than I currently have. I was hoping to stay around $800 for a fix. I've been reading some of the posts here and kinda have the Bilstein B6 in the back of my head as a possible good set, but not sure if they would work with my stock springs or not? I've also seen talk about replacing the back springs with the 2017 version. So I guess the questions are: 1. Are the B6's a good set to go with for ride quality but still sporty driving? 2. Will they work with the stock springs? 3. What are the big changes in feel with the 2017 springs and is it mainly just the rear springs that people are swapping out? 4. What other spring sets are good to pair up with the B6's? Last edited by GTone; 12-07-2017 at 05:04 PM. Reason: People complain of having to read long paragraphs.