Bilstein B12

[Adam230K]

http://www.venommotorsport.com/manu...nsion&product=B12&make=Mercedes&model=C-Class

Seen these, and i dont mind the price... but i have a question... i saw these on Olly's car and Shaun's car... and they aren't coil overs... but in the picture these seem to be coil overs.... can someone explain?

 

[kjay]

Just a library photo - of 4 Mcphearson type struts.

Don't know much about the B12 kit, but I'd imadgine it's springs, 2 dampers and 2 strut inserts.

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[Kompressor_Dude]

Probably just some numpty putting the wrong image on the website mate I'd call them and check what you're getting before you pay though....

Possibility of some free coilovers!

 

[Adam230K]

£400 is hardly free!

Coilovers are also extremely harsh... my friend's S13 is HELL to sit in.

 

[Kompressor_Dude]

The ride's not too bad at all on these, soon get used to it being a little bumpier...

 

[kth286]

the picture is NOT applicable to the actual system for the 202 c class as you will get seperate dampers and springs.

 

[bolide]

Coilovers are also extremely harsh...

Depends what spring rate they use

If you're using 2.25 or 2.5" springs you can have virtually any length and rate you want

Nick Froome
www.w124.co.uk

 

[NicDale]

£400 is hardly free!

Coilovers are also extremely harsh... my friend's S13 is HELL to sit in.

Cheap coilovers are harsh, get decent ones with damping adjustment and you can make it reasonably compliant, obviously won't be like standard suspension comfort but i'm sure you understand that.

 

[Adam230K]

I know... and he does have the damper setting.. and even on its most forgiving setting i find it harsh.

 

[ray_hennig]

The B12 for a Merc (e.g. my W124 300CE) was around £550 before the sterling crash - expect more now.

The B12 is 4 springs and 4 B8 dampers and they're matched to your car - you need to choose the kit (spring rates) to suit the options fitted - sunroof, engine, aircan, radio even - the more options, the heavier the car and the stiffer the springs.

My view is that any Merc is going to need quality parts, matching the originals. You can't repair a Merc on an Escort budget - it's simply not worh it if you intend to keep the car.

The Bilstein B12 consists of quality parts that'll last long after you've got over the price. The B12 will lower your car from original height and stiffen the ride - for me, it works like a dream, even with my original, factory Sportline setup. Your installer can choose spring pads to achieve changes in the final ride height.

Another alternative is MB original parts and these can be found at discount prices but you need to work at it.

I recommend the B12 and the price is lower that MB list prices.

Good luck to you.

RayH

 

[prc]

Coilovers are also extremely harsh... my friend's S13 is HELL to sit in.

Depends...

Friend has the B14 kit (PSS) on a w203 and find harshness = to my OE sport pack suspension.