When customizing the car, many drivers think about speed and performance in the first place. Both professional racers and street vehicle enthusiasts strive to pull the most power out of the vehicle. But the speed and horsepower aren’t as crucial in the driving experience as the handling. Maneuverability, control over the car, and the way it handles are crucial when it comes to all driving styles.
Bilstein Suspension upgrades, specifically Shocks, and Struts, are designed to enhance exactly these vehicle traits.
Bilstein’s principles for creating shock absorbers
Everything Bilstein is working on is built on hard principles that lead to the high quality of each released product.
- Driving dynamics is the passion of every driver, and Bilstein’s job is to establish it in every vehicle.
- 70 years on the market. It is a reputation based on quality and professionalism.
- Worldwide teamwork to always keep inventing enhanced products. Four thousand professional employers work around the world to manufacture around thirteen million shocks each year.
- Motorsport and everyday driving: Bilstein shock absorbers are perfect for every situation.
- Maximum vehicle control on any terrain: off-road, race tracks, street driving.
Bilstein shock absorbers: choosing the model
Four main classes of Bilstein shock absorbers are available for different situations, vehicles, and purposes: performance, off-road, OE replacement, and camper. But when purchasing Bilstein products, you can specify the vehicle you own and we’ll find the perfect match for the best performance. All Bilstein shock absorbers underwent multiple test drives through different terrains and situations, which means flawless design and impeccable quality.
We’ll review some of the models for performance and sport-style driving, but many more are available with Bilstein! Suspension upgrades for trucks, SUVs, sports vehicles, performance cars, campers, and many more are available for purchase.
Bilstein EVO Series: expanding the potential
This series from the performance class is designed to provide maximum control and increase the power of your car. Four models are available, each lowers your vehicle slightly and enhances the suspension system.
Bilstein EVO T1 with an aluminum dial and dual-click adjustment sets provides convenient control over how the absorber will function. 70mm lowering-accessible design will allow you to change the overall style of your vehicle. Dynamic damper settings are perfect for racing but also comfortable in everyday driving situations.
Bilstein EVO SE is designed for direct-fit installation with plug-and-play installation compatible with electronic suspension systems. 70mm lowering-accessible design will allow you to change the overall style of your vehicle. Sporty settings will make you feel in control on any road.
Bilstein EVO S offers the same features as the SE model but without compatibility with electronic suspension systems.
Bilstein EVO R is a lightweight shock absorber manufactured with aluminum for better stability, enhanced power, and control. One hundred possible damping settings are available through the use of 10×10 pro-click aluminum dials.
Bilstein B12, B14, B16 and B16DT: unique performance
Bilstein B12 suspension kit is the perfect upgrade to the stock parts. It provides enhanced comfort and handling, while installed as a direct fit to your specific vehicle. Static lowering up to 50mm is available with the B12 model.
Bilstein B14 coilovers provide sporty handling in any situation. You will feel like the king of a road even in the mundane drive to the mall. Up to 50mm lowering is available with B14. Test-driven through all types of situations: complete safety and control.
Bilstein B16 adjustable suspension kit allows you to prepare the car for any situation and terrain. Up to 50mm lowering can be done with B16 installed.
Bilstein B16DT kit for electronic suspension systems offers complete control of the vehicle. Amazing upgrade from factory suspension system which you’ll feel immediately through comfort and control. Up to 50mm lowering can be done with B16DT installed.
If you like performance series, check out the Bilstein Clubsport model.
Bilstein B6: sport-style shocks
B6 shocks from Bilstein were manufactured to provide the best sport-style experience of driving on almost any car.
- Monotube design with high-performance gas pressure technology.
- B6 is compatible with lowering springs modification.
Bilstein B8: exclusively lowered
B8 shocks from Bilstein repeat the great monotube design of B6, while reassigned to work with most lowering springs modifications.
- The lower center of gravity obtains the best performance out of the car with lowered springs.
- Absorption with gas pressure inside the monotube provides maximum stability.
Bilstein OE replacements: from springs to modules
If you’re looking to replace or just upgrade some of the parts in the factory suspension system, Bilstein is the company to choose.
- Bilstein B2 is a replacement for oil dampers.
- Bilstein B3 is either a coil or air springs, depending on the vehicle and suspension system.
- Bilstein B4 offers both gas pressure monotube and air suspension models, depending on your needs.
What is the life span of Bilstein Shocks and Struts?
Stock shocks tend to slowly deteriorate and lose efficiency, which eventually leads to the need of replacing them with aftermarket parts. This is not surprising, knowing that shock absorbers get the worst out of all the suspension system parts.
Bilstein promises the product that will be in perfect working condition for the whole life of your vehicle. There are vehicle owners who purchased and installed Bilstein shocks many years ago, and the products are still as good as new after 800 000 miles.
Bilstein products advantages compared to stock parts
Handling, control, and comfort aren’t always possible to experience together with stock suspension system parts. From the very beginning, Bilstein’s purpose was to manufacture shocks and struts that exceed limitations and deliver all the functionality without compromises.
Special patented valving and nitrogen gas pressure provide the perfect contact between tires and the road. This means a higher level of safety and comfort, and more dampening in all road situations.
Lateral forces have almost no impact on the car’s performance with Bilstein’s monotube struts. Twin tubes are available as well, providing maximum durability while withstanding high loads.
Heat is another enemy to stock shock absorbers that makes them deteriorate and lose performance as time goes by. But when it comes to Bilstein suspension products, the heat has no effect at all. Special gas monotube design performs all the necessary dissipation, moving the heat to the outside surface and repelling it away. The dividing piston allows the oil to expand inside the shocks, which prevents foaming and viscosity loss. This means no performance loss even at a high temperature.
Why should you choose aftermarket shocks from Bilstein?
Shock absorbers play an important part in the suspension system, absorbing the energy created when the car drives over potholes and rocks. The process is pretty simple, but a good product is necessary to dampen all the imperfections of the road for ideal control.
Aftermarket shocks and struts from Bilstein offer a significant level up from the stock parts, providing you with greater performance, speed, and control. Performance suspension products from Bilstein allow you to customize the car to your needs, reduce the amount of pitch during sudden braking and accelerating, and overall provide high-quality performance.
Bilstein products dominate the market with the products created using cutting-edge technologies, high-quality materials, and the work of professional engineers. Although the prices aren’t cheap, the performance and quality cost every dollar, making you promise to never go back to the stock suspension system’s parts.
Bilstein Shocks and Struts are designed to utilize the best performance in every situation – on the track, in the city, in rural areas, and in off-road environments. Professional racers have been using Bilstein products for years, sharing the experience and helping the company to advance. This is why Bilstein suspension upgrades are a must-have for anyone who wants to get the most and the best out of the car.
