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[Toran]

Hi, has anyone had experience with Bilsteins B4 shock absorbers, I think these are Bilsteins OE replacements?

 

It sounds like Bilstein is a good manufacturer, they are 'gas charged', and being a OE replacement I presume they aren't too stiff for standard road driving. They're a fair price as well, but I have never heard anyone talking about them.

 

Thanks

 

Link:

http://www.minispare...~absorbers.aspx

 

 

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

Bilstein is a respected manufacturer.

[luismx123]

Hi, has anyone had experience with Bilsteins B4 shock absorbers, I think these are Bilsteins OE replacements?

 

It sounds like Bilstein is a good manufacturer, they are 'gas charged', and being a OE replacement I presume they aren't too stiff for standard road driving. They're a fair price as well, but I have never heard anyone talking about them.

 

Thanks

 

Link:

http://www.minispare...~absorbers.aspx

 

I had the "performance" yellow bilstein dampers in mine before swapping to GAZ. Worked really well to be honest. Not sure how they are compared to those black ones but yea...Still have them lieing around if youre interested in getting some?

[Toran]

 

Hi, has anyone had experience with Bilsteins B4 shock absorbers, I think these are Bilsteins OE replacements?

 

It sounds like Bilstein is a good manufacturer, they are 'gas charged', and being a OE replacement I presume they aren't too stiff for standard road driving. They're a fair price as well, but I have never heard anyone talking about them.

 

Thanks

 

Link:

http://www.minispare...~absorbers.aspx

 

I had the "performance" yellow bilstein dampers in mine before swapping to GAZ. Worked really well to be honest. Not sure how they are compared to those black ones but yea...Still have them lieing around if youre interested in getting some?

 

 

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll go with the Bilstein B4 Dampers as I'm aiming to keep the suspension feeling original. I do appreciate the offer though.

I'll report back once the mini is back on the road in case anyone else has the same question.

[ADRay]

I’ve been running these this year. much improved over the old ones, but I still need to replace the cones.

[Mini_Mind]

 

 

Hi, has anyone had experience with Bilsteins B4 shock absorbers, I think these are Bilsteins OE replacements?

 

It sounds like Bilstein is a good manufacturer, they are 'gas charged', and being a OE replacement I presume they aren't too stiff for standard road driving. They're a fair price as well, but I have never heard anyone talking about them.

 

Thanks

 

Link:

http://www.minispare...~absorbers.aspx

 

I had the "performance" yellow bilstein dampers in mine before swapping to GAZ. Worked really well to be honest. Not sure how they are compared to those black ones but yea...Still have them lieing around if youre interested in getting some?

 

 

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll go with the Bilstein B4 Dampers as I'm aiming to keep the suspension feeling original. I do appreciate the offer though.

I'll report back once the mini is back on the road in case anyone else has the same question.

 

did you fit the Bilstein B4??

I need to replace dampers as well and was looking into fitting them as well. Do you like them so far? how is the handling??

[Toran]

 

 

 

Hi, has anyone had experience with Bilsteins B4 shock absorbers, I think these are Bilsteins OE replacements?

 

It sounds like Bilstein is a good manufacturer, they are 'gas charged', and being a OE replacement I presume they aren't too stiff for standard road driving. They're a fair price as well, but I have never heard anyone talking about them.

 

Thanks

 

Link:

http://www.minispare...~absorbers.aspx

 

I had the "performance" yellow bilstein dampers in mine before swapping to GAZ. Worked really well to be honest. Not sure how they are compared to those black ones but yea...Still have them lieing around if youre interested in getting some?

 

 

Thanks for the replies. Think I'll go with the Bilstein B4 Dampers as I'm aiming to keep the suspension feeling original. I do appreciate the offer though.

I'll report back once the mini is back on the road in case anyone else has the same question.

 

did you fit the Bilstein B4??

I need to replace dampers as well and was looking into fitting them as well. Do you like them so far? how is the handling??

 

Sorry I haven't actually fit them yet therefore can't comment on handing at the moment, however I do still have them ready to be fitted.

 

I can say they do seem good quality. The upper protective tube that covers the piston rod is made out of plastic, so doesn't look quite as premium but does mean it won't rust.