***Finally!!! Bilstein B14/PSS Coilovers*** - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

hanabie · 10-15-2013, 11:02 PM

no top hats? deal breaker

Anorexic 86 · 10-16-2013, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

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

Do the B14's have inverted front struts... unlike the rears?

Also, are there no dust boots for the rears?

Thanks

BRAWL · 10-16-2013, 08:40 AM

I love the Bilstein product from previous rides, but would probably pick ST coilovers instead of these. Close call though

Ro_Ja · 10-16-2013, 10:01 PM

Just got my set. Will be going on next week.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-17-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ATL BRZ

Good to have another option in this price range. I'd still prefer the RaceComp Tarmac Zeros with the slotted upper strut mount for easy camber up front.

The pictures don't show it, but only one side of the upper strut mount is slotted. Camber bolts work just fine with these

Racecomp Engineering · 10-17-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by hanabie

no top hats? deal breaker

It shouldn't be for most people. Running the stock top hats can have it's advantages!

- Andy

hanabie · 10-17-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

It shouldn't be for most people. Running the stock top hats can have it's advantages!

- Andy

Dont have the right tool to install the top hats. Do I have to buy the tools? That would be another cost.

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Ro_Ja · 10-17-2013, 12:41 PM

I know it may be obvious for some people, but for those that might make the mistake...

If you plan to buy HVT camber plates to use with these, make sure you order the OEM strut type. I mistakenly ordered the coilover version and the spring perch was too small.

ayau · 10-17-2013, 02:17 PM

ETA on the Bilstein B16?

OrbitalEllipses · 10-17-2013, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja

I know it may be obvious for some people, but for those that might make the mistake...

If you plan to buy HVT camber plates to use with these, make sure you order the OEM strut type. I mistakenly ordered the coilover version and the spring perch was too small.

Stock spring diameter...wtf? If I was getting coilovers, I'd want 60mm OD springs...

Racecomp Engineering · 10-17-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hanabie

Dont have the right tool to install the top hats. Do I have to buy the tools? That would be another cost.

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

Spring compressor can be rented at no cost from most auto parts store.

It's an extra step in the install, but it's really not a big deal. I just don't like and many don't need the camber plates that come on the lower end coilovers.

- Andy

hanabie · 10-17-2013, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

Spring compressor can be rented at no cost from most auto parts store.

It's an extra step in the install, but it's really not a big deal. I just don't like and many don't need the camber plates that come on the lower end coilovers.

- Andy

It is not about the spring compressor. The allen hex and a hollow ratchet. So the struts are not spinning.

Ro_Ja · 10-18-2013, 11:04 PM

Just got mine installed today with the HVT front mounts. Initial impression is great. Ride feels similar to stock. I feel more bumps in the road, but how the suspension handles them is quite good. Car feels less "bouncy" (not sure if that's the right term or not) than the stock suspension. I'll do a lot more driving this weekend to get a better feel for them.

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 10-19-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ayau

ETA on the Bilstein B16?

End of the month. We have two sets unspoken for.

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hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	no top hats? deal breaker

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BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I love the Bilstein product from previous rides, but would probably pick ST coilovers instead of these. Close call though

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Ro_Ja Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: TOYOTA Location: CA Posts: 401 Thanks: 191 Thanked 225 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got my set. Will be going on next week.

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Ro_Ja Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: TOYOTA Location: CA Posts: 401 Thanks: 191 Thanked 225 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know it may be obvious for some people, but for those that might make the mistake... If you plan to buy HVT camber plates to use with these, make sure you order the OEM strut type. I mistakenly ordered the coilover version and the spring perch was too small.

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Ro_Ja Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: TOYOTA Location: CA Posts: 401 Thanks: 191 Thanked 225 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just got mine installed today with the HVT front mounts. Initial impression is great. Ride feels similar to stock. I feel more bumps in the road, but how the suspension handles them is quite good. Car feels less "bouncy" (not sure if that's the right term or not) than the stock suspension. I'll do a lot more driving this weekend to get a better feel for them.

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