**NEW**Bilstein B8 HD Struts and Shocks Released - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

solidONE · 01-29-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I don't think Bilstein releases them officially.

- Andrew

Hmm. I don't see why they don't. I know from experience their stuff is super solid, and if they showed off the damping curves (if they are as good as I think they are) it would make it that much easier to pick their stuff over other brands. Not to mention easier for the end user *points to self* to pair with suitable springs. Their loss.

A lot of folks will just take others word for it via reviews or whatever, but guys like me NEED to know exactly what they are looking at before buying.

fooddude · 01-29-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering

I don't think Bilstein releases them officially.

- Andrew

That'll be your job (once you get them) ...hehe j/k

8686 · 01-30-2014, 08:45 AM

Just received my set of B8

dem00n · 01-30-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 8686

Just received my set of B8

Keep us updated!

Fizz · 01-30-2014, 11:13 AM

Looking forward to some pics of install....

Scottemad123 · 01-30-2014, 11:59 AM

Looking forward to reviews!

Racecomp Engineering · 01-30-2014, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by solidONE

Hmm. I don't see why they don't. I know from experience their stuff is super solid, and if they showed off the damping curves (if they are as good as I think they are) it would make it that much easier to pick their stuff over other brands. Not to mention easier for the end user *points to self* to pair with suitable springs. Their loss.

A lot of folks will just take others word for it via reviews or whatever, but guys like me NEED to know exactly what they are looking at before buying.

I do agree but it's a policy a lot of companies have unfortunately. Some are VERY protective of that sort of thing.

- Andy

Krispeee · 01-30-2014, 12:55 PM

Keep us updated with your impressions and review! Ready to pull the trigger as soon as the wife (aka financial controller) approves.

fooddude · 01-30-2014, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 8686

Just received my set of B8

Nice. Idk why..but news on these are so much more exciting to me than much nicer and more expensive coilovers (even ohlins haha). Maybe because they're actually affordable and within the reach to most people, while at the same time being a very reputable and high quality company.

Side by side pics vs OEM shocks please (body/stroke length comparisons)

Might have to get these and team them up with 6kg/6kg or 7kg/7kg GC coilover sleeves

Fizz · 01-30-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fooddude

Side by side pics vs OEM shocks please (body/stroke length comparisons)

Judging from the pics i'm pretty sure the damper/strut bodies on the B8 are the same one's used in the B14 (except of course for the powder coating and fixed perches instead of threaded). Here's a pic of the front strut for the B14 vs OEM taken from my post install review:

From my observation it looks as if the length of the damper bodies themselves are almost the same as OEM, but the strut hub mounting point is higher up the body.

modernbeat · 01-30-2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fooddude

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.

Umm, Bilstein made them for Foresters. I've got two sets.

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Originally Posted by NLSP

That's the answer I'm looking for! I will wait for the B6's, trying to stay within stock class for autocross. Thank you!

B6 are out and available.

fooddude · 01-31-2014, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Fizz

Judging from the pics i'm pretty sure the damper/strut bodies on the B8 are the same one's used in the B14 (except of course for the powder coating and fixed perches instead of threaded).

B14 is flipped piston on the front struts too? (can't tell because of the dust covers).

Also, I think the shaft would be a better quick measuring point in general ..since bodies can obviously be any size/length, while the actual stroke can be shorter.

Fizz · 01-31-2014, 01:52 AM

Yes B14 (and all Bilstein struts i think) fronts are inverted.

8686 · 01-31-2014, 10:39 AM

I got an appointment with my local shop to install it tomorrow. I will ask him to take comparison pictures.
As for affordability, I think they are on the expensive side. They cost me around 950. I was between getting these or the ST coil overs. But I already have the swift lowering springs and I love them. I also have a good experience with Bilstein on my previous cars. So I was not ready to try something different.
For the review, I am not sure how it will go as my shox already blown and car became very bounce. I need to take a ride in complete stock car to feel the difference.

Here is a picture of the front strut

01-30-2014, 08:45 AM	#73
8686 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 86 Location: SA Posts: 364 Thanks: 395 Thanked 116 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just received my set of B8 __________________ VOLK LE37 17X7.5, SWIFT Springs, Bilstein B8, HKS intake duct, Cosworth Air Filter, HKS headers, PLM Over Pipe, EVS Down Pipe & Exhaust, FD 4.55, GFB pulleys, Axle-Exchange Drive Shaft, Mishimoto oil cooler, Cusco F&R strut bar, TRD door stabilizer, Innovate SC, Delicious Tuned

01-31-2014, 10:39 AM	#84
8686 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 86 Location: SA Posts: 364 Thanks: 395 Thanked 116 Times in 81 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got an appointment with my local shop to install it tomorrow. I will ask him to take comparison pictures. As for affordability, I think they are on the expensive side. They cost me around 950. I was between getting these or the ST coil overs. But I already have the swift lowering springs and I love them. I also have a good experience with Bilstein on my previous cars. So I was not ready to try something different. For the review, I am not sure how it will go as my shox already blown and car became very bounce. I need to take a ride in complete stock car to feel the difference. Here is a picture of the front strut __________________ VOLK LE37 17X7.5, SWIFT Springs, Bilstein B8, HKS intake duct, Cosworth Air Filter, HKS headers, PLM Over Pipe, EVS Down Pipe & Exhaust, FD 4.55, GFB pulleys, Axle-Exchange Drive Shaft, Mishimoto oil cooler, Cusco F&R strut bar, TRD door stabilizer, Innovate SC, Delicious Tuned

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