Weapon F

Hey guys, I'm ISF owner after reading recent tread about B6 and lack of B8 for our application. I decide to reach out to Bilstein to see what needed to be done to try and get B8 made for us. I'm not going to go over the merits of coilovers vs. Lowering springs this has been discussed in several threads already no need to rehash it now.
Unfortunately there aren't any real choices out there for any of us the only true quality shock that's been designed to be lowered is Bilstein B8 shock. Unfortunately they don't make them for any of our cars they only make the B6 which is still equality shock but it has not been designed specifically to be lowered such as the B8.

This is what needs to been done in order for Bilstein to create the B8 for all of our cars it would require someone bringing their ISF, RCF & GSF to Bilstein in Southern California, and following these steps on their webpage. Go to the Bilstein webpage on the top left-hand side you will see an area that will say (Bye Bilstein) select that once the second page opens go down to the left bottom portion of the page where you will see (Ride Testing Submission)you still like that on that page it will explain exactly what will occur at the bottom of that page you would then select (Ride Testing Form) fill out the information such as personal data car type what we're looking for B8 with factory and swift spring set up. So anyone who has Swift's lowering springs as well as your stock Springs that would definitely help.

If selected for testing by Bilstein the following would occur-
Installation confirmation and tuning of dynamic characteristics (damping/valving).

Vehicle usage would encompass approximately 200 miles of on-road evaluation within a week’s period of time.Vehicle owner is required to deliver vehicle to the Bilstein Aftermarket headquarters in Poway, CA, and make arrangements for alternative transportation during the time of product installation and tuning.

In exchange for use of subject vehicle, vehicle owner will receive, at no charge, one set of shock absorbers (front & rear) installed on his/her vehicle, four wheel alignment and a full tank of fuel. thyssenkrupp Bilstein offers a full “Garage Keeper’s Endorsement” providing vehicle owner insurance.
I'm to get as much exposure as possible not just ISF community but the RCF and GSF communities as well. The bigger the demand the more likelihood that they would be willing to create a B8 for all three vehicles. So to anyone out in Southern California and would be willing to do this. Let me know guys I think we can pull this off we just need to show Bilstein there's a big enough demand for it.
Thanks
David

Weapon F

Well so far I have an RCF owner in Southern California willing to uses his car and also a GSF owner he's also willing to ship his car from the east coast to the West Coast to get this done all we need now is an ISF.

socal3

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I just submitted my ISF and I'm local.

tas02

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Thank you, socal3.

More quality options for our f cars can only be a good thing.

Weapon F

That's great we now have ISF, RCF & GSF. I'll reach out to Blisten on Monday again and get back to you once I've spoken to them.

Jz39

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This is great, as we already have an excellent option for lowering springs and now just need a good set of shocks to match.

Are the B8s adjustable? If not, what about going to Tokico or Koni?

Also, which spring rate of Swifts will they be matching the valving to? 16k/12k?

Jz39

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What year is your car?

socal3

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2008 with 70,000 miles I'm on tien springs

Jz39

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Would be great to get someone with an 11+ as well, Id'd do it in a second if I was in CA!

Still though, an adjustable setup would be better!!! If not we're stuck with whatever they "think" is the best compromise.

Bulls23337

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I live 15 mins away from Bilstein here in San Diego. I'd be down for this.

FFM

Someone with Swifts should jump on board if they can. Seems like that's the most common, perhaps followed by Tein. Guess the biggest difference would be knowing the spring rates between the two.

socal3

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here was the quick reply I got back from them

From: Gonzalez, Jose
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 9:40 AM
To: Baker, Dennis
Subject: RE: This just in: Daniel Rojas joined your email list.



Hi Dennis,



No plans for a B8, the B6 will work with lowering springs.



Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards,

Jose Gonzalez

Segment Product Manager – Tuning/Performance


ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America
14102 Stowe Drive
Poway CA 92064
United States

Phone: +1 858 386-5937
Fax:

FFM

Obviously it will work, just as oem works with lowering springs, does not mean it is optimal

Koni Yellows with adjustable perches would be sweet though.

Jz39

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Koni yellows were the best shocks I've ever owned.