Differences between these S3 coilovers (Bilstein/H&R)

lincoln_dj · May 19, 2016

Hi guys,

I currently have H&R springs on my 2007 S3, got them purely to improve aesthetics. But the ride is a bit crashy so been pricing up Bilstein B8 dampers/shocks (fronts shortened). These cost over £600, which is fine. But then I saw these coilovers on eurocarparts, some are comparable prices - especially if i factor in selling my H&R springs & discount i get from them.

However, their website doesn't specify any differences between the kits - the 2 bilstein kits differ vastly in price for example! If i can get a decent set of coilovers for around the £800 mark I'll do that instead.

I already have H&R roll bars and will be getting WALK and front bushes too.

H&R coilovers (£740/840/900)
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/A...8916fd7dc3a71a82c589dada4b9a178685251b&001280
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/A...b8576d916ed561dcfbc7b8dba968b1c15f5872&001280
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/A...7848009ec58e85b6b7c31e38a4a6489b1857fe&001280

Bilstein (£780/1290)
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/A...9714d1f10647c58793e6d44162b4893bfd5312&001280
http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/A...9ff181f8823bd766e6e513e370be3f0cd9525a&001280

cheers in advance,
Adam.

Donny_DJ · May 21, 2016

@DPM may be able to step in here

Donny_DJ · May 21, 2016

For what it's worth, I love the B8 Sprint dampers, currently on mine

Sandra · May 21, 2016

Drop a message to @DPM @Tsr-performance @GNJ_Motorsport these site sponsors will help you out.

lincoln_dj · May 21, 2016

Thanks guys. Think I've figured out what the two bilsteins are, so prob gunna go for the b14/pss setup

smurfworth · May 21, 2016

Ones dampening Adjustable and the other isn't. Hence the price difference.

Moxy89 · May 21, 2016

I run h and r monotubes, ride is very firm but I love it

tcardio · May 21, 2016

would you be surprised to know the two companies are married? ask yourself who makes the springs and who makes the dampers

Gazwould · May 21, 2016

Left Twix and right Twix...

lincoln_dj · May 23, 2016

managed to get the B16 bilsteins for £975 so going for that!!