Bilstein B6 or B8?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 319
Likes: 40
From: Hemet CA
B6 on a 2011 GS
I recently installed the Bilstein model B6 on my 2011 GS. I'm keeping the stock ride height and won't track the GS so I passed on the B8. The result with the B6 is a nice, firm ride. Street handling remains superb, with just a bit better damping than stock on rougher streets. Definitely not as stiff as the stock shocks, no mush or waffling at all. Ride height is spot on, couldn't have asked for anything better! Biggest hassle on the install was the need to loosen the upper a-arms to get the drop, otherwise pretty straight forward.
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with comments and opinions! They made the decision easier and the result is fantastic!
Thanks to everyone who chimed in with comments and opinions! They made the decision easier and the result is fantastic!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 1,816
Likes: 323
From: Spring Hill, Florida
Has anyone swapped out their mag ride shocks for B6 or B8 or something else? I believe that I have a failing right shock that's leaving puddles I'm aware of the pasty oil look is normal...this is leaking and 1 replacement shock is $600...
