**NEW**Bilstein B8 HD Struts and Shocks Released - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FT-86 SpeedFactory · 01-23-2014, 11:21 AM

Finally, a heavy duty strut option that does not require you to hack up your OEM struts.

If you're looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, the BILSTEIN B8 Sport Series is up to the task. Designed to enhance your car's lowered suspension, BILSTEIN's monotube gas pressure technology features delivers a sport ride with remarkable comfort.

The product benefits at a glance:
-Monotube gas pressure construction
-High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs and production sport vehicle
-Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort
-Precision handling and optimized vehicle control
-Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN
-Simple install, add springs, OEM or aftermarket HVT top hats and go.

NLSP · 01-23-2014, 11:50 AM

These look great. Got a silly question though...it's described as a "lowering shock absorber". Does that mean it lowers the car even if I decide to use OEM springs? Or is it just implying it should only be used with a lowering spring? (Is it even compatible with OEM springs?)

lickitysplit · 01-23-2014, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory

Finally, a heavy duty strut option that does not require you to hack up your OEM struts.

If you're looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, the BILSTEIN B8 Sport Series is up to the task. Designed to enhance your car's lowered suspension, BILSTEIN's monotube gas pressure technology features delivers a sport ride with remarkable comfort.

The product benefits at a glance:
-Monotube gas pressure construction
-High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs and production sport vehicle
-Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort
-Precision handling and optimized vehicle control
-Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN
-Simple install, add springs, OEM or aftermarket HVT top hats and go.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NLSP

These look great. Got a silly question though...it's described as a "lowering shock absorber". Does that mean it lowers the car even if I decide to use OEM springs? Or is it just implying it should only be used with a lowering spring? (Is it even compatible with OEM springs?)

Simply a shock designed to handle a lower spring. And yes it will work with the factory springs

Nhil · 01-23-2014, 12:21 PM

Any kind of testing or feedback on these yet? What kind of spring pairs well?

raul · 01-23-2014, 12:47 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if RCE Tarmacs would go well with those.

DAEMANO · 01-23-2014, 01:15 PM

@FT-86 SpeedFactory

Gotta ask about availability and pricing, what say you?

fooddude · 01-23-2014, 01:15 PM

Woah! O.O

Very nice!

Flipped piston design, monotube, replacement oem style shocks? I don't think I've ever seen an oem-style replacement shock/strut with a flipped piston (only see those on expensive coilovers and race shock set ups) ..so this is a very nice surprise.

2 questions:

Are these short body, short stroke???? I really really hope so.

And.. price?

2point0 · 01-23-2014, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raul

Wouldn't be surprised if RCE Tarmacs would go well with those.

say what?

7thgear · 01-23-2014, 01:30 PM

the gods have answered!

but i am too wondering if their design for a lower spring will hurt their performance on an OEM spring (ie, droop values?),

raul · 01-23-2014, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point0

say what?

RCE Tarmacs = Springs
RCE Tarmac 0 = Coilovers
RCE Tarmac II = Coilovers

These: http://www.racecompengineering.com/i...g-springs.html

Racecomp Engineering · 01-23-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point0

say what?

I think he means our RCE Tarmac lowering spring (not our coilovers as that wouldn't make sense). A little stiffer than our RCE Yellows.

Review here with Koni Yellow:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=rce+tarmac

- Andy

Pacific Auto · 01-23-2014, 01:39 PM

With these being only $200 less than the B14's, whats the advantage?

Clipdat · 01-23-2014, 01:55 PM

Do these have a smaller diameter strut perch, so I can get the same advantage of a traditional coilover setup and fit a wider wheel?

7thgear · 01-23-2014, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pacific Auto Films

With these being only $200 less than the B14's, whats the advantage?

this is a very incorrect way of thinking about it

the B14 is a spring and damper SET

these are just the dampers

one is not supposed to be an "advantage" over the other, they simply are

01-23-2014, 11:21 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)	NEWBilstein B8 HD Struts and Shocks Released Finally, a heavy duty strut option that does not require you to hack up your OEM struts. If you're looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, the BILSTEIN B8 Sport Series is up to the task. Designed to enhance your car's lowered suspension, BILSTEIN's monotube gas pressure technology features delivers a sport ride with remarkable comfort. The product benefits at a glance: -Monotube gas pressure construction -High-performance shock absorbers and struts designed specifically for lowering springs and production sport vehicle -Sport-tuned with a high level of comfort -Precision handling and optimized vehicle control -Road-tested and fine-tuned by BILSTEIN -Simple install, add springs, OEM or aftermarket HVT top hats and go.

01-23-2014, 01:30 PM	#9
7thgear i'm sorry, what? Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Canada Location: I rock a beat harder than you can beat it with rocks Posts: 4,399 Thanks: 357 Thanked 2,506 Times in 1,268 Posts Mentioned: 40 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	the gods have answered! but i am too wondering if their design for a lower spring will hurt their performance on an OEM spring (ie, droop values?), __________________ don't you think if I was wrong, I'd know it?

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NLSP Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 2014 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 517 Thanks: 414 Thanked 543 Times in 244 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	These look great. Got a silly question though...it's described as a "lowering shock absorber". Does that mean it lowers the car even if I decide to use OEM springs? Or is it just implying it should only be used with a lowering spring? (Is it even compatible with OEM springs?)

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Nhil Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 70 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Any kind of testing or feedback on these yet? What kind of spring pairs well?

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fooddude Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: 04 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Reg Cab Location: LA > SF > NYC > OC Posts: 943 Thanks: 556 Thanked 268 Times in 200 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Woah! O.O Very nice! Flipped piston design, monotube, replacement oem style shocks? I don't think I've ever seen an oem-style replacement shock/strut with a flipped piston (only see those on expensive coilovers and race shock set ups) ..so this is a very nice surprise. 2 questions: Are these short body, short stroke???? I really really hope so. And.. price?

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Pacific Auto Master Installer Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: Scion FRS Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 216 Thanks: 4 Thanked 144 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	With these being only $200 less than the B14's, whats the advantage?

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