Bilstein B14's - How Low?

[Jimbob 2705]

How low do Bilstein B14's go? From what I've read they'll go plenty low enough on the front, just not sure on the back

I'm hoping they'll be lower than the Cooksports, especially on the back

Some side on pics would be fantastic!

Cheers, James

 

[adamlstr]

Basically don't go too low, your shafts could foul the chassis legs under compression. I think that's what @NorthloopCup warned me of.

I had no issues at this height:

Renault Clio 172 Cup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Thanks for that, looks smart!

I'd like to go lower than my current Cooksports;

Possible? Or am I going to struggle?

 

[mikekean]

This is B14's with the adjuster rings and rubber pads removed.

I have since fitted the adjusting collars and raised the car about 20mm rear and 10mm front and feels much better for it. If you want to go any lower than B14's allow then sell your Clio and buy a VW lol.

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Thanks for that, that looks a good height actually! Definitely looks lower than my Cooksports

Just be nice to have the choice to go that low, not saying I will, but at least I can have the choice

 

[mikekean]

No problem, i think i was pulling away in that photo so probably sits around 10mm higher in the rear static but its a decent height for aesthetics without being slammed.

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Anybody else got photos of a B14's and how low they go on the back?

 

[dann2707]

Anybody else got photos of a B14's and how low they go on the back?

this is without the adjusters in

20160530_173538 by dann2707, on Flickr

20160530_173603 by dann2707, on Flickr

20160530_132149_HDR-1-1 by dann2707, on Flickr

20160530_132102-1 by dann2707, on Flickr

20160530_132043 by dann2707, on Flickr

10mm spacers on the rear too if that helps at all, ET of wheels is 40.

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Cheers Dan, your a star!

Would there be more or less arch gap if I'm running 16's (45 profile tyre)? Don't know if they would sit lower on your 15's, or how it works quite

 

[Gus]

Cheers Dan, your a star!

Would there be more or less arch gap if I'm running 16's (45 profile tyre)? Don't know if they would sit lower on your 15's, or how it works quite

Although there is an inch difference in the rim diameter the side walls of 15 inch tyres above is 55mm compared to 45 on 16 inch wheels. There isnt any difference in the real world but technically yes the 15 inch wheels setup is 2.5mm lower.

 

[Borstii]

Its not 55mm. Its 55 perzent of the width.

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Although there is an inch difference in the rim diameter the side walls of 15 inch tyres above is 55mm compared to 45 on 16 inch wheels. There isnt any difference in the real world but technically yes the 15 inch wheels setup is 2.5mm lower.

Cheers buddy, was getting far too complicated for my to think about haha

 

[Gus]

Its not 55mm. Its 55 perzent of the width.

You are right. Its really odd how wheel/tyre measurements are made up of a combination of inches , mm and percentages.

 

[Mr R.]

The old PH1 with its full interior and the rear adjusters still in but set on the lowest setting.

009 by Scott Raven, on Flickr

Perfection #Renault by Scott Raven, on Flickr

 

[Jimbob 2705]

Are they 15's or 16's Scott? @Phase1sr

 

[Mr R.]

Are they 15's or 16's Scott? @Phase1sr

Sorry, 15"s mate.