***Finally!!! Bilstein B14/PSS Coilovers***

[Racecomp Engineering]

T0 with 350 lb springs is going to be a little more sporty. The Bilsteins are good but more street oriented and soft with their progressive springs.

T0 with the 280 lb standard springs would be a closer comparison.

Rear LCA would be recommended for both to get the alignment perfect. Not required but good to have. Some go without the rear LCA and have around -2.0 camber in the rear but it depends how low you go.

T0 you do not need front camber bolts because the front struts are slotted. I think you would want the camber bolts with the Bilsteins.

- Andy

[zzang]

Just in case, i'm no suspension expert, but this is just my opinion...

Got a set of the B14's, installed a few weeks ago. Couldn't be happier. Ride for the first few days was pretty bouncy (attributable to the progressive rates) on small imperfections in the road, but less "crashy" as someone else had mentioned. After about a week, the ride is awesome. Bounciness subsided a lot, definitely feels better than stock over imperfections, much more solid feeling. bigger imperfections such as crevices in the road or manholes, etc. are infact harsher than stock, but that was expected. overall is still a better ride than stock.

After experiencing the progressive rates, I would think I'd enjoy linear spring rates more (less bouncy, although most of the bounciness is now gone after it's settled in a bit). Might be something to consider if you're looking at these. I kept the spring perch at the height that was recommended in the booklet that came with the coilovers. dropped to about two finger gaps between tire and fender.

With regards to handling, the rear is tighter than the front, so it feels a bit more tail-happy, but I haven't pushed it hard enough to have the rear-end kick out (except in the rain for fun haha). So, for example, taking off/on ramps with "spirit", the car feels less like it wants to push, which is really good IMO. The car just feels more confident.

Not sure how useful this will be, but I just wanted to share my $.02 on this set-up, since it doesn't seem like too many people have it yet/written about it.

I also want to give a shoutout (completely unsolicited) to @FT-86 SpeedFactory for the awesome deal!

[MrH]

Originally Posted by Panman

Good point, however, I'm in Australia - I've left a message for Bilstein Australia, just thought that FT-86 Speedfactory as a seller may be able to get an answer sooner.


I'm looking at potentially buying @Fizz set off him.

I have a set of B16s on my BRZ. Just confirming what others pointed out: you reuse the stock bump stops in the rear. No need to cut them down. The fronts have an internal bump stop.

[vignesh]

Are these coilovers trackable, i am worried that people are describing the ride quality bouncy. I don't really want coilvers with adjustment, rather want a coilover that is set up properly from the factory. I am a fan of the kw but not inclined to it because of the adjustments. Would the b14 be as good as the kw v3, if i wanted a coilover without damping adjustment.?

[Fizz]

You should be comparing the KW V1 and B14 as they're both non-adjustable (apart from ride height). I have the B14 and they're not bouncy at all. Firmer than stock yes, but not bouncy.

The V3 would be better than both simply because it has damping and rebound adjustments...but they're also dearer.

[BRZPDX]

how are these compared to the FA500? I'm not too picky on having a super comfortable car ride since this is a sports car. So for Auto-X, Track, spirited street driving, which will do the job better?

[Alamexico]

So These B14's will there be any fitment issue with 17x9 +35 wheels on 255/40 R17 DZ01 tires lowered enough to have about to have no gap? Im trying to run the last amount of camber.

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by Alamexico

So These B14's will there be any fitment issue with 17x9 +35 wheels on 255/40 R17 DZ01 tires lowered enough to have about to have no gap? Im trying to run the last amount of camber.

You should be good to go.

[InvalidJohnny5]

Can anyone give me a comparison between the B14 and B16s on our cars? I've heard on previous cars that the difference isn't too drastic to justify B16s in place of B14s. I forgot which chassis but word has been that the extra adjustments were basically useless.

[zzang]

Originally Posted by vignesh

Are these coilovers trackable, i am worried that people are describing the ride quality bouncy. I don't really want coilvers with adjustment, rather want a coilover that is set up properly from the factory. I am a fan of the kw but not inclined to it because of the adjustments. Would the b14 be as good as the kw v3, if i wanted a coilover without damping adjustment.?

I may have over done my description above. The ride isn't bouncy at all anymore. It honestly was pretty bouncy the first few days, they aren't bouncy at all anymore. I don't know why, but it just was like that for me haha.


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[RYU]

Originally Posted by zzang

I may have over done my description above. The ride isn't bouncy at all anymore. It honestly was pretty bouncy the first few days, they aren't bouncy at all anymore. I don't know why, but it just was like that for me haha.


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What wheel/tire combo are you on btw?

[zzang]

Originally Posted by RYU

What wheel/tire combo are you on btw?

I'm on 18x8.5 +33 and 225/40 tires all around.

[FRS-HHH]

i just ordered these bilstein pss b14s and this is my set up
Rims: gram light 57 dr 18x8.5+38 & 18x9.5+38
tires: Falken ZE-912 235/40ZR18 95W & Falken ZE-912 265/35ZR18 97W

im just trying to lower it about an inch or less. do you think i need camber bolts? or what do you suggest?

[GirlRepellent]

So B16s with 18x9.5 +43 255 rub on the front?