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Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:30 pm
by vroomrs4
Hi all
I've just been told that Bilstein B14 aren't very good for the RS4 B7 because there to soft ?
If you have them what do you think ?
Many Thanks
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 8:58 pm
by samuk
I decided on the B16's as i wanted more control and they are only £200 odd more fitted...
From speaking to an installer...the b14s are the middle setting...not too hard nor sort..
And i may end up needing arb's...so decided to just go for the b16s rather then regret it later..
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Thu May 04, 2017 10:49 pm
by comc
I find the b14's quite a firm ride, but then I have been used to driving family wagons for years.
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 6:00 am
by docurley
I never noticed much difference between stock SS+ and B14 to be honest when I fitted them to my first RS4
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 9:35 am
by eliano
Never heard anyone saying there to soft ? Heard people worry they may be to hard, think the general consensus is they are a tad stiffer than oem, but not in a bad way. I have no complaints with mine
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 10:26 am
by Litimag
Early doors yet, but mine are nice and firm.
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Fri May 05, 2017 1:18 pm
by Starry
The B14's are set fairly middle of the road I feel. I'm happy with mine but if you want less body roll it's the abr's you need to purchase.
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:20 am
by pule333
vroomrs4 wrote:Hi all
I've just been told that Bilstein B14 aren't very good for the RS4 B7 because there to soft ?
If you have them what do you think ?
Many Thanks
Who ever told you that, never driven with B14s...
With upgraded ARBs it's brilliant. If you want adjustability than do go to B16 but and it's a big But. Ask how many people actually change setting on their b16s?? More often or not it will be set to near B14s settings. I track mine quite often and honestly even though I wish it was a tad harder on occasion I'm very happy with its performance.
https://youtu.be/QxYrcLP1kQs
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 1:49 pm
by Litimag
pule333 wrote: ↑Mon May 08, 2017 10:20 am
vroomrs4 wrote:Hi all
I've just been told that Bilstein B14 aren't very good for the RS4 B7 because there to soft ?
If you have them what do you think ?
Many Thanks
Who ever told you that, never driven with B14s...
With upgraded ARBs it's brilliant. If you want adjustability than do go to B16 but and it's a big But. Ask how many people actually change setting on their b16s?? More often or not it will be set to near B14s settings. I track mine quite often and honestly even though I wish it was a tad harder on occasion I'm very happy with its performance.
https://youtu.be/QxYrcLP1kQs
Some very tidy driving there.
Re: Bilstein B14 RS4 B7 ?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:00 pm
by vroomrs4
Thanks very much for all your replies .i was very surprised my self with that comment, bearing in mind so many B7 owners have that set up. I purchased a set of B14 and ask MRC to fit them and that is were i got that comment from.