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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8  Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:59 pm |
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Let me know when you want to order. I am interested in a set of hr springs and b8
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 8:29 pm |
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Quick Update, got sums a bit wrong :o
£410 for a set of bisteins, still works out £100 cheaper than in the UK
Future orders should be around £390 for a set
Spoke to the company today and they will check stock and bilstein then I will order before paying
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:22 pm |
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Do you have a link for the B8's?
Will these be fine with my eibach springs... I would think so but is anyone using both?
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:45 pm |
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They'll be fine with your eibach's kev.
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:55 pm |
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Just had a quick search, looks like they will affect ride comfort for me. Maybe B6 or the ones from the states, the HD's... Can't find them in uk yet? 
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 6:25 am |
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b8s are fine, you will always expect a slight drop in ride comfort with any shocks. The B12 kit uses eibach springs so are a good bet. http://www.dcperformance.co.uk/uprated/ ... zda/6.html
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:50 am |
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OK update, I've ordered.
I'm speaking with Willi to see if he can sort out a club scheme to get them below the £390 mark.
Only once I am happy with the goods, fitted to the car and no issues I will post links. Members safety first!
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:31 am |
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The B6 and B8 are the same damping, the B8 has a shortened piston rod and is designed for use with lowering springs.
Standard springs - B6
Eibach springs - B8
The B12 kit is just the B8 dampers that come with springs.
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:08 pm |
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The hoff wrote: The B6 and B8 are the same damping, the B8 has a shortened piston rod and is designed for use with lowering springs.
Standard springs - B6
Eibach springs - B8
The B12 kit is just the B8 dampers that come with springs. Yep, which is why I said to Kev his springs would probably be the best suited! DJJUT is running the b8/h&r setup though and he is happy. I chose H&R for the stance, absolutely spot on mmmm, the car will look like this now  
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2012 1:54 pm |
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Yeah I knew tiny would be fine with the springs.that 6 looks spot on like that.gets my thumbs up anyway.
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:56 pm |
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I got an email with the DHL tracking number and they are on their way Getting them fitted on Monday if everything goes to plan. As always, before after shots will be provided
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:43 am |
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Did they go on OK? How are you finding them?
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:05 pm |
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Only arrived yesterday! I wont have the chance now to put them on for a few weeks as Ill be needing my car :( Anyhow pics are below. Overall very good service and came it and £422 all in.   
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:34 am |
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How do these install then as there is no spring cup on the front dampers. I assume you have to remove and re-use the one from the original struts?
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Post subject: Re: Dampers: Koni FSD or Bilstein B8 Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2012 10:23 am |
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Have no idea how to install, I can get the instructions later but I read here: http://forum.mazda6club.com/suspension- ... yet-5.htmlI'm getting my mechanic to install mine so not doing DIY
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