Assetti Bilstein Guide: from B4 to B16!


By Matteo Comba
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Guida Assetti Bilstein: dal B4 al B16! - Autobox

Have you ever wondered what the real differences are between the various set-up kits offered by Bilstein? This is the definitive guide for you, but let's go in order:

BILSTEIN B4: gas pressure makes the difference!

Over 60 years ago we developed the gas pressure monotube shock absorber for series production. The BILSTEIN B4 is available for practically any car model - both in single-tube and double-tube versions with shock absorber!

  • High power reserves for maximum safety
  • Optimal driving experience like the first day
  • High OE quality
  • Constant damping power with any load
  • High traction and precise handling thanks to BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • Comprehensive product range with high market coverage and availability

The B4 shock absorber offers better quality than the original shock absorber, it is not stiffer than the original and offers an optimal response for daily use, the installation of lowered springs -3cm is not recommended

BILSTEIN B6: Better than the original.

The ideal gas shock absorber for those who refuse to compromise, both on performance and comfort, even when the pressure is high. Our yellow BILSTEIN B6 shock absorber offers better OE replacement quality when demands are high.

  • Greater power reserves and longer life even when towing vans and trailers or during frequent trips with loads
  • Optimal grip and improved lane stability in everyday and extreme situations
  • Significantly improved safety and performance without additional spring replacement (use of stock springs possible)
  • High traction and more precise handling thanks to BILSTEIN gas pressure technology
  • Possible BILSTEIN mono-tube Upside-Down technology
  • Individually tuned in the BILSTEIN road test
  • No parts certification required

The B6 is the upgrade of the original/B4 shock absorber with a slightly sportier setting. It is a monotube gas shock absorber, it allows a more reactive response to the set-up compared to the twin tube, assembly with lowered springs -3cm is not recommended.

Bilstein B8: High performance shock absorbers for sports cars.

BILSTEIN B8 gas pressure shocks offer the perfect performance enhancement to go with the sporty look of lowered suspension kits. The specially shortened high-performance shock absorbers ensure the required spring tension for lowering the springs and thus support the sporty and dynamic driving experience.

  • For use with lowering springs and stock sports suspension

  • Improved safety and performance with reduced spring rate

  • Sporty feel while maintaining comfort

The B8 is the best compromise at road level, fixed single-tube/twin-tube calibration, stiffer and sportier calibration without ruining daily comfort, it is possible to mount them with lowered springs -3/-5cm. For the B8 there are two kits already included with springs on various Sportline or Pro-kit car models

BILSTEIN B14.

You are the point of reference. Your needs are our focus. Sporty on the road, in everyday life and at full speed on the track. With our BILSTEIN B14 street coilovers, bridge the gap - as customized as you need, as easy as you want.

  • Damper settings for very sporty driving in any situation on the road or track
  • Reduce ride height by up to 50 mm: flexibly and individually, with replacement threads and a technical certification
  • BILSTEIN test drives fine-tune the suspension to perfection, for whatever challenges the road may bring
  • Provides better stability for greater performance and comfort, even on long-distance trips
  • Perfectly adjusted lowering: get rid of that unsightly gap between the wheels, without technical problems!

If the settings proposed above are not for you, we will satisfy you with this one, the B14! Complete set-up (springs + shock absorbers) with ring nut to vary the height and weight distribution of your car as you wish, calibration on scales is recommended for demanding drivers!

BILSTEIN B16.

When you drive, you drive with passion. The control is in your hands. You're ready for your ride too: with a turn of a dial, from everyday life to attack. That's what our BILSTEIN B16 Track Performance Threaded Ride Height Adjustable Kits are all about. With their double-click adjustment, they are easy to handle and twice as effective.

  • Damper settings for very sporty driving in any situation on the road or track
  • Reduce ride height by up to 50 mm: flexibly and individually, with replacement threads and a technical certification
  • Perfectly adjusted lowering: get rid of that unsightly gap between the wheels, without technical problems!
  • Provides better stability for greater performance and comfort, even on long-distance trips
  • BILSTEIN test drives fine-tune the suspension to perfection, for whatever challenges the road may bring

Isn't B14 enough? Well, here is the B16, the complete setup par excellence. Calibration adjustable by a small knob placed on the shock absorber so as to soften and harden the set-up with a few clicks (9/10 clicks depending on the model) mounted with ring nuts for height adjustment and weight distribution. Also in this case single-tube setup, calibration on scales is always recommended for demanding pilots!

Do you want to exaggerate? Well! For many B16 kits an upgrade is provided, adjustable front camber plates so as to complete a 100% car set-up, or if the single calibration of the B16 does not satisfy you we can offer you a B16 clubsport equipped with double compression/rebound adjustment on the shock absorber and already including camber plate.


13 comments

ciao volevo un consiglio abitando a roma dove le buche sono voragini e io guido molto corsaiolo andando spesso in pista volevo prendere i vostri ammortizzatori ma non so cosa scegliere tra bitubo o monotono o a chiera regolabile per la mia serie 120d e81 mi potete dare un consiglio grazie buona giornata

Roberto

vorrei consiglio da parte vostra ho s3 8v 300cv vorrei montare vostro kit b 14 mi hanno detto che dopo un po specie nelle manovre da fermo le molle fanno rumore grazie

mario

Salve ho un assetto TA technix -30mm ma al posteriore non riesco a trasportare una persona che al minimo sbalzo mi tocca sotto il passaruota cosa dovrei montare per non aver problemi nel trasporto passeggeri?solo ammortizzatori vostri si intende, b6 b8 b14 b16 grazie

Domenico

Salve,mi interessa se ce disponibile sul mercato le B16 Clusport per VW Polo 6c

Zvonimir

Buongiorno per una BMW e46 320cd cabrio del 2005 vorrei un assetto leggermente ribassato completo di molle e ammortizzatori. A mio avviso un b8 farebbe al caso, con molle più corte di 20-25mm davanti e 10-15mm dietro. Cosa potete offrire? Grazie

Davide

Buongiorno circa 50mila km fa’ il mio meccanico ha cambiato i 2 ammortizzatori anteriori della mia Citroen C4 Picasso 2018 Diesel,montando Monroe ma non mi sono mai trovato bene.
Vorrei montare i vs prodotti ma vorrei un consiglio in maniera da farli sostituire con quelli indicati da voi e non altri.
Anche se devo sostituire attacchi vari… grazie

Roberto

vorrei montarli sulla mia ford ma la verifica della compatibilità sia attraverso il sito ufficiale sia attraverso altri criteri di ricerca è molto cobfusa e poco chiara Non c’ è la possibiltà di un consiglio tecnico…

Alessandro

che differenza c’è tra i blistein b4 19-217994 e 19-218014?grazie

Pietro

buongiorno vorrei cambiare gli ammortizzatori alla mia dacia 4×4 diesel 2011 , premetto che la uso anche su strade sterrate quale bilstein mi consigliate ?
grazie

giovanni

Buongiorno, io ho una bmw serie1 118d 150cv con assetto msport originale, posso montare i blistein B8 senza cambiare le molle, e sa dirmi se sono meglio tra i B4 e B6 e se nn si abbasa ancora l’auto?grazie

Pietro

Buongiorno possiedo un alfa 147 jtdm16v del 2005 posso montare i b6? Grazie

Franco

Buongiorno. Per Audi A4 B8 avant tfsi 2013, BILSTEIN B8
24-145961 e 24-145978 si possono installare su molle di serie? Lunghezza dello stelo? Grazie

Guglielmo

Salve possiedo un’audi TT tfsi quattro del 2013 sarei intenzionato a installare il kit B16 club sport è compatibile per la mia vettura? Le cuffie ci sono nere? Celesti non sono belle…Grazie Cordiali saluti

Michele

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