Bilstien shocks, b6 or b8?

[AvantAlexB7]

Looking to purchase some replacement, upgrade shocks for my avant. Im pretty set on bilstiens but not sure weather to go for B6 or B8 sprint variants. The B8s seem like the sportier choice, but slightly concerned as they are shorter than stock and designed to be used with lowering springs (I only have lowering springs on the front of my car). The B6 are designed to be used on both stock and lowering springs but not as sporty as the b8s so im a little on the fence with which to go with.

Any recommendations are as always very welcome.

Alex

 

[Gazwould]

How much lower on the front ?

 

[AvantAlexB7]

How much lower on the front ?

Its was originally on stock s line set up, now on eibach sportlines. And 30mm ish maybe

 

[Gazwould]

S line is low so doubt - 30mm from S line.

 

[Charlie Farley]

This is with B8's and H&R 45mm allround.
I think B8's are the better option Alex to be honest , just down to spring choice.

 

[AvantAlexB7]

Mines sits similar to yours in the pic actually Rob so my springs must be a similar drop to yours.

Do you think the b8s would be fine on stock rear springs rob?

 

[Charlie Farley]

I can't see why not Alex, i've always taken the view that the fronts are more critical with damper length as the damper and spring are one unit and there is more happening on the fronts etc.

 

[Charlie Farley]

My only concern would be that you have standard s-line rear springs and uprated aftermarket lower front springs, so maybe a bit unmatched front to back , ride height looks fine though.
maybe give it a go and see.

 

[Charlie Farley]

if you go with B8's you won't be disappointed, they are excellent, I'm only changing my setup as I want a more user-orientated setup front to rear.

 

[Charlie Farley]

if you can stretch to new rear springs it would be beneficial Alex.

 

[AvantAlexB7]

I did think that the front end would be more critical as you say, so im not worried about the front end as such. The rear springs are less than 6 months old actually, one broke earlier in the year so swapped the pair with 2 new sachs ones as i was happy with the ride height. Maybe ill give it a try and see how it goes.

 

[Charlie Farley]

indeed, nothing lost Alex.
Audi rear springs are just notorious for breaking for some reason.

 

[AvantAlexB7]

Absolutely, i wasn't suprised when i went pop to be honest I'd heard about them going

 

[Charlie Farley]

my offside rear snapped at 32k miles, car was under audi warranty so all covered but still rubbish quality .

 

[DPM]

The B6 and B8 are the same damper, just the B8 is shorter, neither is 'sportier' than the other.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[Charlie Farley]

b8 are better suited to lower spring by design then.

 

[DPM]

Correct yes. Rule of thumb is usually standard springs = B6, lowering springs = B8. Seeing the height of @Alex Holmes car, I would advise B8.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[AvantAlexB7]

The B6 and B8 are the same damper, just the B8 is shorter, neither is 'sportier' than the other.

Damian @ DPM Performance

Thanks for that bit of info Damian. The Bilstien website seemed a little vague with the descriptions, i had just read the B8s were shorter, better suited to lowering springs. That being said I think ill go down the B8 route then and get some ordered.


Thanks for the info and advise fellas

 

[Pie-eyedpiper]

Bilstein B8s and Eibach Sportlines.
Been on over a year now, vastly improved ride over S lines.

 

[AvantAlexB7]

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Bilstein B8s and Eibach Sportlines.
Been on over a year now, vastly improved ride over S lines.

Mine will be the same setup then. Cheers falla