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I have brand new and boxed Bilstein B6 dampers for sale at £300 plus postage part numbers 35-141662 and 35-141679 if you decide to go that route at the front - if that is any help..

AndyBeech wrote: ↑Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:21 pm Anyway, I've pulled the trigger on the Bilstein's, I'll post up with thoughts when I get them fitted next year. I'm getting a total undercarriage refresh after 95k miles on standard stuff so probably not a fair comparison though!

I appreciate the whole Coronavirus thing has probably knocked a lot of plans on their head but I thought I’d bump this to see if you’d fitted the Bilsteins yet.

Almost got canned, luckily Darragh picked it up just in time so it’s with him at the moment. Should be done in a few weeks, hopefully when lockdown is somewhat lifted and driving normally is possible. I’ll update when it’s back

That was fortunate

Looking forward to hearing how they feel.

I'd love to know how Michael rates his new set-up and what Andy thinks of his once it is fitted, as I'm not sure I can live with my H & R coil-overs on a road car - but I haven't been able to go far enough to get a proper feel for them.

If anyone is still looking for a place in the South East to do an alignment I'd recommend TWG Automotive in Camberley. I've been taking my BMWs there for 6 years or so as Will is ex-Sytner and looks after at least 2 other forum cars I know of.

He has the Hunter kit and used to race E36 Compacts, but now (or he did until recently) races Legends on circuits so alignment is key.

AndyBeech,
Hi Andy.
Do you have a link to where you purchased the Bilstein kit please?
Ta
Mark

whopwop wrote: ↑Mon May 04, 2020 9:24 pm AndyBeech,
Hi Andy.
Do you have a link to where you purchased the Bilstein kit please?
Ta
Mark

Got mine from Demon Tweeks, they’ve gone up a bit in price recently but have a search about. Part number for Z4M roadster is 141635

Evolve seem quite competitive at about £1700 (I paid about £1600 but was back in December)

Thanks a mill

I am driving KW V3 on the Z4MR since september 2017 and total happy with the efficiency, combined with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S and 19" CSL alloys.
Setup front original, rear modified: 2 clicks softer for both settings. The original setup from KW for the V3 is optimised for the "Green hell" (Nürburgring North Loop) where I did test the configuration by a perfection's training 2 years ago. I really enjoyed my coilovers on this day.
Highest possible high = 10 mm lower front and 5 mm lower rear compared to OEM.
The feeling on the road is much better than with the OEM, more stable by braking, feeling like 10 km/h faster in every curve.
The KW V3 are expensiver than the Bilstein B16 but if you compare them after 5 years in duty, you will see the difference in the material quality: KW V3 coillvers are still looking like new.

Superzetti,
It is simple to adjust at the rear?
did you have to mount the spacers with 19 CSL?

Thank you

I dont need spacers w CSL & KWV3, but I’m afraid I need spacers for the front OEM wheels.

For the left rear bump adjustment I cut a little hole, this way you wont need to dismantle the panels each time.

Argenta, i know... so on a roadster I don't see it as a simple thing.

Frentz wrote: ↑Mon Nov 23, 2020 12:48 pm Argenta, i know... so on a roadster I don't see it as a simple thing.

Just don't put the trim back until you've set it up?

That's what I did

RedUn, it's simple to see that the situation is not the same of the coup if you want to have a set up for the road and change it on track day.

P.S. "pic from internet"

The rear rebound adjustment is via the wheel arch on the current iteration of the V3s. I use a sophisticated, chopstick-based approach to change them.