S-line springs with upgraded shocks

[kvitrafn]

It's about time to change my shocks and I was searching to see if anyone has tried to run stock S-line springs (1BV) with Bilstein shocks. Anyone try it?

Thinking of doing a Bilstein B12 kit, but found the ride height would be the same (stock - 30mm) while the dampers would probably be a good upgrade. The added benefit is that OEM springs are cheap and would not need to be approved or registered with the vehicle - which at least in my country is somewhat of a benefit.

So - anyone run S-line springs and Bilstein or some other performance shocks?

[4ringnut]

It's about time to change my shocks and I was searching to see if anyone has tried to run stock S-line springs with Bilstein shocks. Anyone try it?

Thinking of doing a Bilstein B12 kit, but found the ride height would be the same (stock - 30mm) while the dampers would probably be a good upgrade. The added benefit is that OEM springs are cheap and would not need to be approved or registered with the vehicle - which at least in my country is somewhat of a benefit.

So - anyone run S-line springs and Bilstein or some other performance shocks?

The ride would not be the same. It's a lot lower.

[kvitrafn]

4ringnut, why would an s-line (1BV) spring on a Bilstein damper be lower than the B12 (30-40mm according to source)? Does the shock have a different perch height?

[4ringnut]

4ringnut, why would an s-line (1BV) spring on a Bilstein damper be lower than the B12 (30-40mm according to source)? Does the shock have a different perch height?

I meant the b12 would be lower than the s line spring.

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Sorry for the confusion. I have the b12 kit. It's way lower than they claim.

[kvitrafn]

I meant the b12 would be lower than the s line spring.

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Sorry for the confusion. I have the b12 kit. It's way lower than they claim.

No worries :) I had the same experience, but it turned you there is actually two versions of B12 - the prokit (eibach 30mm) and sportline (H&R 50mm). My B7 was really low but rode well, so I think matching the shock with a friendlier spring would be great.

[4ringnut]

I have the pro kit

[kvitrafn]

Really? Ok, thanks for the heads up on that!

[Project Quattro]

The S-line/Sport suspension is 20mm lower than the standard setup, which is .75 inches. The Eibach springs are a 1.4 inches and those Bilstein shocks match the Eibach height. I ran Eibach springs (with the stock shocks) on my B8 and I have the sport suspension currently; the Eibachs had a much stiffer ride and the height was functional for daily use but not as easy as the sport suspension when it came to speed bumps and parking lot entrances. I did like the look of the Eibachs; aesthetically the height was great. Pictures of both setups, with 18 inch wheels and 245/40 tires, are below:

Eibach:


Stock Sport suspension:



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[kkemp]

The S-line/Sport suspension is 20mm lower than the standard setup, which is .75 inches.

That's true in the US, but not in Europe. According to the OP's info box he(she?) is in Norway. In Europe as I understand it, the Sport and S-Line suspensions are not the same. The Sport suspension has a 20 mm drop (same as in the US) but the S-Line suspension has a 30 mm drop (1.2") which is much closer to aftermarket lowering springs like Eibach and H&R OE Sports.

[Project Quattro]

That's true in the US, but not in Europe. According to the OP's info box he(she?) is in Norway. In Europe as I understand it, the Sport and S-Line suspensions are not the same. The Sport suspension has a 20 mm drop (same as in the US) but the S-Line suspension has a 30 mm drop (1.2") which is much closer to aftermarket lowering springs like Eibach and H&R OE Sports.

Interesting. I didn't know that but I do know the US regs regarding ride height are more conservative than Europe so that makes sense. That would put S-line roughly equal to S4 height, which also makes sense.


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