Bilstein B12 kit

**GT3** · 02-07-2008, 02:15 PM

Recently fitted a Bilstein B12 kit (B8 shocks/Bilstein springs). The kit's designed to fit most 9N Polos (including GTI). My understanding is that H&R make the springs to Bilstein specs.

Impressions so far - the ride's as comfortable as stock, has better turn-in and handling ...not harsh, just well balanced damping rates which make the car great to drive, ...something it's never been previously. The car feels much more planted now, obviously it rolls less, but all the wallowing and pitching has gone, and is much more easily placed in corners.

The kit lowers 35ml front/rear - less in the GTI. According to my measurements, approx 25ml lower than stock, and sits 5-7ml lower than Eibach pro-kit springs. Depending on the type of driving you do, the kit (as is) would probably suit most. I'll be replacing the B12 springs with H&R GTI springs (35ml) which should drop the rear another 10ml (see pics below). This is how the kit is sold in Europe, ie choice of springs.

The kit retails for $2000 here. I've raised the possibility of a group buy with the Aust importer, depending on level of interest. Early indications are that a group buy would drop the price significantly (each kit delivered anywhere in Aust).

**VW GTI** · 02-07-2008, 03:40 PM

Don't know if you're interested, but I've found that kit online for 813 EUR delivered for 1 kit (which at current exchange rates = $1338.

I'm actually interested in the PSS9s, but this place doesn't have them listed so I'm enquiring about them.

Here's some of the other kits available (delivered prices)

Bilstein B12 Kit - 813 EUR - $1338
H&R Cup Kit - 618 EUR - $1018
Eibach Pro Kit - 713 EUR - $1174
Eibach Sport Kit - 618 RU - $1018

They also have good prices on coilovers. Other brands include KW, Weitec

**GT3** · 02-07-2008, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by tosspot

I've found that kit online for 813 EUR delivered for 1 kit (which at current exchange rates = $1338.

I'm actually interested in the PSS9s, but this place doesn't have them listed so I'm enquiring about them.

You can get the B12 kits even cheaper in Europe (approx $1000au), but getting them here is the issue

I'm talking approx $1500au landed by the exclusive local importer/distributor (GST included) and backed by a Bilstein 100,000klm warranty. If ppl want PSS9s or other kits/options, then there's no reason why we couldn't vary the order in a group buy.

**Tim** · 02-07-2008, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by tosspot

Don't know if you're interested, but I've found that kit online for 813 EUR delivered for 1 kit (which at current exchange rates = $1338.

I'm actually interested in the PSS9s, but this place doesn't have them listed so I'm enquiring about them.

Here's some of the other kits available (delivered prices)

Bilstein B12 Kit - 813 EUR - $1338
H&R Cup Kit - 618 EUR - $1018
Eibach Pro Kit - 713 EUR - $1174
Eibach Sport Kit - 618 RU - $1018

They also have good prices on coilovers. Other brands include KW, Weitec

Are those prices including import taxes? If not then you need to add about 10% duty and then 10% GST on top of those prices unless u know a good drug smuggler that can bring them in

**VW GTI** · 02-07-2008, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by GT3

You can get the B12 kits even cheaper in Europe (approx $980au), but getting it here is the issue

I'm talking under $1300au backed by the exclusive local importer/distributor - with Bilstein 100,000klm warranty. If ppl want PSS9s or other kits/options, then there's no reason why we couldn't vary the order in a group buy.

Can you get a price for the PSS9s in the group buy (and out). I can't get a response

That's why I'm looking OS.

Originally Posted by Tim

Are those prices including import taxes? If not then you need to add about 10% duty and then 10% GST on top of those prices unless u know a good drug smuggler that can bring them in

No but I think it still had 17% VAT on it. So possibly around the same price.

**GT3** · 02-07-2008, 04:08 PM

OK I'm onto it, ...but don't anyone ever complain again that they can't/won't fit billies bc they're too exy

**VW GTI** · 02-07-2008, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by GT3

OK I'm onto it, ...but don't anyone ever complain again that they can't/won't fit billies bc they're too exy

I'll probably say that for the PSS9s

**GT3** · 30-07-2008, 05:09 PM

B12 kit (springs now replaced with H&R GTI springs). The front sits similar to how the B12 kit springs did, although the rear is now lower. Totally amazed by how the car can sit so low yet still ride so comfortable. The steering has really come alive now, and handling has improved yet again.

Note: if anyone is interested in the combo below (B8 shocks/H&R GTI springs), PM me as I'm currently negotiating a group buy.