Bilstein B16 Damptronic Coilovers

[Yea Boi]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

Here's the problem. Should just be honest and not lie about not getting the connectors.



Why would you reference this thread when you openly teaching ppl to lie about not getting the connectors and to call them up?

I am sure the connectors they have on hand is for warranty replacements and not to give away because members got the old style connectors.

Huh? Maybe i wrote it wrong, but i got the old style connectors and told them that, and i told them it clearly states on page 10 of instructions that we were supposed to get the new style connectors. You guys emphasize to read the instructions, but you shouldn't get what was supposed to be provided by bilstein? So we paid, hard earned money to not get a complete kit?

[Yea Boi]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

Here's the problem. Should just be honest and not lie about not getting the connectors.

No lies here, i spent over 3k on this kit, while its a small issue to work around, i would like to get what was said in given instructions.

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

Why would you reference this thread when you openly teaching ppl to lie about not getting the connectors and to call them up?

I am sure the connectors they have on hand is for warranty replacements and not to give away because members got the old style connectors.

Read the post above, POST 241, i clearly state to them that many forum members were getting old connectors.

[M4_GTS]

Originally Posted by M3pnoy

Huh? Maybe i wrote it wrong, but i got the old style connectors and told them that, and i told them it clearly states on page 10 of instructions that we were supposed to get the new style connectors. You guys emphasize to read the instructions, but you shouldn't get what was supposed to be provided by bilstein? So we paid, hard earned money to not get a complete kit?

The way you word it was to call them and them that you didn't get connectors for the front. Which is a lie. Thats how I read it.

Originally Posted by M3pnoy

No lies here, i spent over 3k on this kit, while its a small issue to work around, i would like to get what was said in given instructions.

I totally agree with getting what you paid for and it does suck to spend 3k and not have a clean install. I would be unhappy too.

[Yea Boi]

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

The way you word it was to call them and them that you didn't get connectors for the front. Which is a lie. Thats how I read it.

Sorry, english is a second language to me, thats how i read it also when reading it again, i will edit.

Originally Posted by M4_GTS

totally agree with getting what you paid for and it does suck to spend 3k and not have a clean install. I would be unhappy too.

Exactly, btw did u get new connectors?

[6ixSpd]

The old style connectors still work, I had no issues for a clean install either. I just re-routed some of the wiring closer towards the headlight assembly and tied it out of the way there.

[wootloops]

Received my B16s about a week ago. I also got the annoying connectors that require keeping the large stock cap plug from the OEM shocks.


I emailed bilstein and this was their response:

"Thank you for purchasing our products. Unfortunately these older style connectors are no longer available. The kit #49-237108 will need to be installed per our updated installation instructions which can be seen here: https://productdesk.cart.bilsteinus.com//media/products/bilstein/E4-WM4-Y611A00.pdf"

So, it sounds like they are now calling the good connectors the "old" style and these small ones have replaced them again.

I asked if I could buy a pair of the current style ones from them, in hopes of making an adapter myself, but they said they are only available in the kit. So hopefully I never break one of the wires.

[Mimmer]

Originally Posted by wootloops

Received my B16s about a week ago. I also got the annoying connectors that require keeping the large stock cap plug from the OEM shocks.


I emailed bilstein and this was their response:

"Thank you for purchasing our products. Unfortunately these older style connectors are no longer available. The kit #49-237108 will need to be installed per our updated installation instructions which can be seen here: https://productdesk.cart.bilsteinus....M4-Y611A00.pdf"

So, it sounds like they are now calling the good connectors the "old" style and these small ones have replaced them again.

I asked if I could buy a pair of the current style ones from them, in hopes of making an adapter myself, but they said they are only available in the kit. So hopefully I never break one of the wires.

How would one know if they got a new kit or old one? And what does the new smaller ones look like?

[wootloops]

Originally Posted by Mimmer

How would one know if they got a new kit or old one? And what does the new smaller ones look like?

This is what the "Current" 2021 connector looks like (Bottom half of photo). Some people consider this the "old" style, but Bilstein is now calling this the "new" style again. Per bilstein, they are once again shipping kits with this style adapter. It sucks because it (unnecessarily) forces you to keep the bulky stock EDC top hat connector, rather than plugging into the body harness directly. The "good" adapters basically had the correct plug (Blue star in photo) directly where the connector with the red star is.

If anyone is brave enough to cut up their bilstein adapter, you can buy the EDC plugs on ebay. I'm not sure I want to take the gamble since bilstein refused to sell me a spare wire from the kit when I asked.

[Mimmer]

Originally Posted by wootloops

This is what the "Current" 2021 connector looks like (Bottom half of photo). Some people consider this the "old" style, but Bilstein is now calling this the "new" style again. Per bilstein, they are once again shipping kits with this style adapter. It sucks because it (unnecessarily) forces you to keep the bulky stock EDC top hat connector, rather than plugging into the body harness directly. The "good" adapters basically had the correct plug (Blue star in photo) directly where the connector with the red star is.

If anyone is brave enough to cut up their bilstein adapter, you can buy the EDC plugs on ebay. I'm not sure I want to take the gamble since bilstein refused to sell me a spare wire from the kit when I asked.

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Any issues be concerned about though if you do get older one other than being bulky? I'm looking do b16 instead b6 ... def want the height adjustments with out springs on b6 .... anyone want my front b6 edc lmk dm me and rear being used happy sell too tho 😬

[wootloops]

Originally Posted by Mimmer

Any issues be concerned about though if you do get older one other than being bulky? I'm looking do b16 instead b6 ... def want the height adjustments with out springs on b6 .... anyone want my front b6 edc lmk dm me and rear being used happy sell too tho ��

No real concern other than it being bulky and there being one more set of connections that could get jacked up over time.

I might try taking the 90 degree elbow off of the stock connector, cut off the large boot, and wrap the connector with heat shrink tubing. That should make it a lot less bulky. I'll post pics here after I do it.

[wootloops]

Also FYI everyone... rockauto has the B16 damptronic kit for $2808 right now. I ended up getting Carid.com to price match it since they had no sales tax in my state (Unlike RA). Took about a week to get it.

[Gregonater]

I have seen a couple people mention inner clearance issues with these coil overs, could anyone confirm if I will need a spacer running 18x10+25 with 265/35/18 tires up front?

[wootloops]

Originally Posted by Gregonater

I have seen a couple people mention inner clearance issues with these coil overs, could anyone confirm if I will need a spacer running 18x10+25 with 265/35/18 tires up front?

I run Apex EC7 18x10 +25 with Federal RS-PRO 265/35r18 (which are almost as wide as a 275) on the front and I do not rub on the B16 coilovers. Only a very slight rub on the fender liner a while ago but it wore itself down enough that its no longer an issue.

[SilverSlug]

Can anyone confirm the correct Bilstein part number for the B16 kit that will fit E92 and E93, and click into the EDC wiring?

Is it 49-237108 ?

[6ixSpd]

Originally Posted by SilverSlug

Can anyone confirm the correct Bilstein part number for the B16 kit that will fit E92 and E93, and click into the EDC wiring?

Is it 49-237108 ?

Yup.

[SilverSlug]

This kit now costs $3100... Are these rebuildable?

How long do they typically last forever just city/street use?

[e92zero]

RockAuto still sells them at 2808.79. I just got another online site to price match them and order a set myself today fyi.

[chutak]

Originally Posted by e92zero

RockAuto still sells them at 2808.79. I just got another online site to price match them and order a set myself today fyi.

If anybody plans to get this from rockauto, I have a 5% discount code that will knock off an additional $140.

[wootloops]

Originally Posted by SilverSlug

This kit now costs $3100... Are these rebuildable?

How long do they typically last forever just city/street use?

You can get them for around $2800 from RA and others.

They have a lifetime warranty from bilstein, not sure if they would cover coilovers needing a rebuild.... maybe if it happened in a short period of time that would not be considered "normal wear" https://www.offroadwarehouse.com/fil...mewarranty.pdf

[Mimmer]

Originally Posted by chutak

If anybody plans to get this from rockauto, I have a 5% discount code that will knock off an additional $140.

What's the discount??

[chutak]

Originally Posted by Mimmer

What's the discount??

It's a one-time use code that expires next month. If you seriously want to use it, I can PM it to you.

Edit: Code looks to be unlimited use but has expiration date.
Code: 164551622150356786 expires 4/11/21
Code: 165214091147594418 expires 4/18/21
Code: 166219844150356786 expires 5/2/21

[jprice130]

I just bought a used M3 that already has Ground Control camber plates installed on the OEM front struts. I'm looking to replace the stock suspension with the B16s. Can anyone confirm if my camber plates can be reused with the B16 struts as-is? No additional parts needed?

Also, how is inner wheel/tire clearance with the B16s? Would there be less clearance with these than the OEM struts/springs? Or about the same clearance as OEM?