Bilstein B6 sport for the S8
07-29-2018, 08:33 AM
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Won't make it to Audi Nationals unfortunately.
4 years ago I would have been all over it. Now I have a 2yr old and a 4yr old. I can't be gone that long and its to much driving around for them.
Actually the track even I"m doing is here in Spokane and is on Aug 11th. It was impromptu, wasn't planning on tracking the S8 but I have a friend with an LS Powered Porsche 944 that is a dedicated track car that is coming in to run it and I though I may as well join him. I'm ordering some Pads (Pagid RS-29 Yellow's I think) and new Bilstein's in prep for that event. Needed the shocks anyways. Rest of the car is in good shape.
Enjoy the event though! I looked at the schedule. You will have a blast over here. I wish I could go, would be very fun.
Thanks for the comments.
Actually the track even I"m doing is here in Spokane and is on Aug 11th. It was impromptu, wasn't planning on tracking the S8 but I have a friend with an LS Powered Porsche 944 that is a dedicated track car that is coming in to run it and I though I may as well join him. I'm ordering some Pads (Pagid RS-29 Yellow's I think) and new Bilstein's in prep for that event. Needed the shocks anyways. Rest of the car is in good shape.
Enjoy the event though! I looked at the schedule. You will have a blast over here. I wish I could go, would be very fun.
Thanks for the comments.
I had the front and rear suspension rebuilt beginning of the year and have Bilstein B6s front and rear. They replaced the original shocks/struts. The car drives and rides like its new and people who ride in it can't believe its 16 years old. Much better in tight curves, but a slightly more compliant ride.
Since I see that you're in Spokane, if you are coming to the ACNA national event in Tacoma in 2 weeks look me up. You're welcome to come for a ride to see how it feels. I'm part of the TTOA 2018 group that's driving over from St Louis to open the event.
Since I see that you're in Spokane, if you are coming to the ACNA national event in Tacoma in 2 weeks look me up. You're welcome to come for a ride to see how it feels. I'm part of the TTOA 2018 group that's driving over from St Louis to open the event.
07-29-2018, 09:56 AM
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I have a Sachs red (OEM sport) and a Bilstein yellow front strut laying around, the Bilstein is way stiffer than the Sachs, which is supposed to be stiffer than the Sachs blacks
Maybe not a B6 Bilstein, I see part number BE5-6678 and the B6 listed as BE5-6678-H0
Anyway super stiff and not fun on the local pothole farms.
Maybe not a B6 Bilstein, I see part number BE5-6678 and the B6 listed as BE5-6678-H0
Anyway super stiff and not fun on the local pothole farms.
07-30-2018, 12:54 PM
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Where are you guys buying your Bilsteins from? FCP Euro has a "Kit" With the upper mounts and dust shields included but I can't seem to reach them on the phone.
Any other smaller Audi Only shops that carry them? I prefer the smaller companies when possible. I tried Pure MS but they don't seem to have a listing for the D2.
Any other smaller Audi Only shops that carry them? I prefer the smaller companies when possible. I tried Pure MS but they don't seem to have a listing for the D2.
07-30-2018, 07:36 PM
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Mine came from several vendors
Where are you guys buying your Bilsteins from? FCP Euro has a "Kit" With the upper mounts and dust shields included but I can't seem to reach them on the phone.
Any other smaller Audi Only shops that carry them? I prefer the smaller companies when possible. I tried Pure MS but they don't seem to have a listing for the D2.
Any other smaller Audi Only shops that carry them? I prefer the smaller companies when possible. I tried Pure MS but they don't seem to have a listing for the D2.
08-06-2018, 06:48 AM
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Rear UPPER Shock Mounts
Anyone found these upper rear shock mounts or a kit to rebuild the OE?? pc
For that matter, do the old shock mounts go bad?
Other than the Audi Stealership, I've not found these 2 parts.. pc
For that matter, do the old shock mounts go bad?
Other than the Audi Stealership, I've not found these 2 parts.. pc
08-06-2018, 05:09 PM
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They only come in Genuine Audi parts, no after market and you won't find Lemforder versions, either. They've been sold out for years. Link below.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aud...vag-4d0512169d
When I replaced my rear shocks, I didn't replace my rear mounts. After the install I had a metal-on-metal rattle. I came to the conclusion that it was either a bad shock or worn out mount. So I replaced both and rattle was gone. The mount looked to be in good condition so it was probably the shock but all I cared was that the rattle was gone.
Good luck.
David
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/aud...vag-4d0512169d
When I replaced my rear shocks, I didn't replace my rear mounts. After the install I had a metal-on-metal rattle. I came to the conclusion that it was either a bad shock or worn out mount. So I replaced both and rattle was gone. The mount looked to be in good condition so it was probably the shock but all I cared was that the rattle was gone.
Good luck.
David
06-01-2019, 11:25 AM
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I have B6 Bilsteins at all four corners. When you install them, I'd recommend doing the four front upper control arms at the same time and don't cheap out. Buy Lemforder. I road around for to long on worn out CAs, thinking the ride was a bit stiff because of the Bilsteins. Especially over rough roads.
The stiff ride was resolved with new Lemforder CAs.
Good luck.
The stiff ride was resolved with new Lemforder CAs.
Good luck.
TIA
06-07-2019, 05:13 AM
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Least expensive place I have found for Bilstein is AJUSA.com...That's where I ordered mine from but it did take 3 weeks to get to me...saved $100 on the fronts though...
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