Bilstein B8 Sprint vs H&R coilovers

1. user_5644 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Berlin / Germany Posts: 195 Peugeot 106 SPORT

   #1 24th April 2011, 16:04

   Hi there,
   
   At time I'm looking for a new suspension set, I'm interested for a H&R coilover suspension set (which has installed Bilstein dampers) or a classic Bilstein B8 Sprint with 50mm springs.
   
   What do you think? The Bilstein set cost the half compare to the H&R here in Germany. Worth the extra money for the H&R set?
   
   thank you.
   
   cheers Michael
2. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #2 24th April 2011, 18:38

   do you want to raise and lower the front?
   Do you want to run low but with extremely hard springs?
   If not save your money. Bilstein make the H&R dampers anyway so you are paying for the adjustable height.
3. user_5644 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2005 Berlin / Germany Posts: 195 Peugeot 106 SPORT

   #3 24th April 2011, 21:14

   yeah, thats the point!! the adjustable height, with the Bilstein B8 I would save around ~400€ and I think a Bilstein B8 is a hell of a good damper.
   
   I want to lower the car, 50mm front and rear, with a sportive tight and with a remainder of comfort.
   
   Mates of me drive the H&R set and they love it, and other mates drive the Bilstein-Set and love it too.
   
   Do you think its the same performance and quality, only the H&R have the feature with the adjustable height?