Shock absorbers - struts . . .

[French Letter]

I'm, keen on replacing the damper at 80,000 kilometres. My mechanic suggested Bilstein. Any one suggest?

 

[neilgsxr69]

I’m sure the originals are Bilstein and of very high quality

 

[French Letter]

Are the same struts as for the 308?

Could these be the ones?

Bilstein Suspension Australia

www.bilstein.com.au

 

[MPC]

Why not go to coilovers straight away?

 

[MPC]

BILSTEIN B12 - BILSTEIN Performance

Our BILSTEIN B12 performance suspension kit is the perfect sport suspension system for upgrading, handling and quick and easy lowering. Combining the best looks with the most dynamic driving experience.

performance.bilstein.com

BILSTEIN B14 - BILSTEIN Performance

Sporty on the road, in everyday life and full speed on the track. With our BILSTEIN B14 street performance coilovers, you close the gap ̶ as personalised as you need, as easy as you wish.

performance.bilstein.com

 

[indoldn]

I am thinking of replacing mine as well but have not made up my mind whether to go coilovers or not. I don't think I want to lower the car too much, perhaps 10mm max as I feel it's low enough for me as it is, plus I will install Maxton front, rear splitter and side skirts. Originally I was thinking about KW v2 but a lot pricier than B14.

 

[MPC]

the b14 can be set to highest, and i think that is near stock. the b12 are a set-lower so those should then be avoided if you want to stay close to stock

If replacing suspension, definitely go coilovers, it transforms the car into an even greater driver's car (ive driven a thp200 with the B14's, and it was superb)

 

[MPC]

it seems that the "least" you can lower with the B14 is 15mm

 

[indoldn]

the b14 can be set to highest, and i think that is near stock. the b12 are a set-lower so those should then be avoided if you want to stay close to stock

If replacing suspension, definitely go coilovers, it transforms the car into an even greater driver's car (ive driven a thp200 with the B14's, and it was superb)

Thanks for that info, might consider it. Just looked at it again and B14 is 15mm front and 20mm rear. I was planning to replace all the bushes with powerflex purple and thought I might as well do the suspension at the same time. Car done 69,000 miles.

 

[RCZIain]

Be careful with polyurethane bushes. I've known people who have changed bushes and turned their car from something that was pleasant enough on a long trip, to something you want to set fire to after 10 minutes. Because the bushes introduced loads of NVH.

A popular swap for the GT86 is the rear gearbox mount. Which as lots of people will attest, adds a nice action to the gear change. It also adds loads of extra noise.

 

[MPC]

Talking about gearboxes, i remember reading a recommendation here on what oil to use for the 6MT, but i cant find it anymore?
But yeah, bushes sound nice, but they dont have to feel nice. Also, engine mounts are often overlooked, but with other cars i found they can be a night and day difference. Any clue on aftermakret engine mounts for the RCZ, as mine need replacement next service?

 

[indoldn]

Talking about gearboxes, i remember reading a recommendation here on what oil to use for the 6MT, but i cant find it anymore?
But yeah, bushes sound nice, but they dont have to feel nice. Also, engine mounts are often overlooked, but with other cars i found they can be a night and day difference. Any clue on aftermakret engine mounts for the RCZ, as mine need replacement next service?

I went with Red Line MT-90 as recommended by someone here.

 

[MPC]

@indoldn really make that much of a difference?

 

[indoldn]

@indoldn really make that much of a difference?

In my case I didn't notice any difference in terms of smoothness. I think the previous owner already replaced it not too long ago. Car done around 68,000 mile. FYI, comparison pics of the oil.

 

[French Letter]

Why not go to coilovers straight away?

Want to keep as is.


The left rear strut is weeping. So change all four. Ive seen these. Can you confirm?

BILSTEIN B6 Shock Absorber 2x Front for Peugeot RCZ | eBay

BILSTEIN B4 Shock Absorber 2x Front for Peugeot RCZ 4025258742652 | eBay

BILSTEIN B6 Shock Absorber Rear For Peugeot RCZ | eBay

What's the diff between B4 and B6, for the front?

 

[French Letter]

Got my answer:

This is a very common question!

There is a big difference between them, not just the colour!

Bilstein B4 dampers are classed as a replacement damper, this means they are a direct replacement shock absorber of the original factory fitted shocks. In some cases however oil shock absorbers are fitted as standard on some vehicles so the B4 is effectively an upgrade as it's a gas pressurized damper. These dampers are painted Black.

Bilstein B6 is an uprated shock absorber and is sometimes know as Bilstein B6 Sport. These have been extensively developed to give a sporty ride without lowering your vehicle. Generally they are a mono tube high pressure gas shock absorber meaning consistent performance and a sporty ride. These dampers are painted yellow.

This is just a very basic explanation without going into technical detail.

 

[RCZIain]

In my case I didn't notice any difference in terms of smoothness. I think the previous owner already replaced it not too long ago. Car done around 68,000 mile. FYI, comparison pics of the oil.

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I did the box oil on my rcz, it was black after about 45k.
I used Total gear oil.

 

[French Letter]

I went with Red Line MT-90 as recommended by someone here.

‘Twas me that recommended Redline.

 

[French Letter]

OK. No struts from Bilstein in stock in Australia. Not many RCZ's here.

So purchased from Germany. Including freight AU$1350

Part numbers are:

Front right: 35-236429
Front left: 35-231646

Rears: 24-231657

 

[Goodbye]

I’m sure the originals are Bilstein and of very high quality

Original shocks are springs avoid
shocks easily
Cheers