Bilstein B14 Rebuilds?

[ben_r1]

The front shocks last 6000 miles between rebuilds and mine are clunking when I turn heavily so I'm guessing they need a rebuild.

Searched Bilstein uk but nothing really comes up online, where can i get rebuilt and how much is it going to cost me? Pretty sure it's a common fault so plenty of members must have done this.

Other than that I was just going to buy ktecs coilovers and replace the bilsteins full stop but I suspect the quality between the two kits is worlds apart so best of keeping the B14s?

 

[Chris205]

Hi Ben, try this number 01455283407, That's bilstein Uk's number, apparently its a 3-4 day turnaround and the refurb prices are very reasonable

 

[ben_r1]

Cheers mate correct number, very good turnaround/service by bilstein.

 

[Darklite]

Ben, rebuild costs are £80 +vat per strut. My turnaround was 2 working days.

Car is now good as new now, definately worth rebuilding. They are not unique in needing a rebuild, very much like the sachs.

 

[shiftspark]

If you dont go to Bilstein, Cornering force has been doing trophy dampers and has had good reviews.

 

[Chip-mk1]

Cornering force are brilliant, but I doubt they are any cheaper than bilstein in this case.

 

[Dan@SJM]

Bilstein are now £95+vat a corner!

 

[ben_r1]

Got my fronts done for £250 But service was fast and came back spotless!

 

[Keyser Soze]

Knackered after 6k?
This puts me off buying any.

 

[Chris205]

Depends what they've been doing in that 6k miles. Could be 6k miles of track use.

I'm going for B14's on my 182 cup as they've just released them

 

[ben_r1]

Knackered after 6k?
This puts me off buying any.

Lol i hear good things about Spax but never used em personally,