Will my car be lowered after bilstein b12 kit

[dhobbs]

Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already

I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.

Thanks.

 

[Joycey]

It's the springs that determine the ride height. Does the kit include springs? Those lowering figures typically quote from standard ride height, so it potentially will lower another 15mm.

 

[hopz121]

Another 10-20mm all round mate looks great on the B12 kit I had it on my Z4

Eibach springs matched with Bilstein B8 shocks

 

[philbo909]

Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already

I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.

Thanks.

The sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settled

 

[dhobbs]

It's the springs that determine the ride height. Does the kit include springs? Those lowering figures typically quote from standard ride height, so it potentially will lower another 15mm.

Yes, kit is springs and dampers.

 

[dhobbs]

Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already

I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.

Thanks.

The sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settled

Cheers.
Lowering isn't the prime reason for the kit, but will look better afterwards.
Looks like a call to the insurance company now, no excuse to say it's still as per manufacturers specifications.

 

[Buckz]

Hi
I've ordered the bilstein b12 kit but I'm confused as to whether this will lower my car or not.
The website says 30mm front and rear, but is this related to the SE suspension and not the m-sport?
I have m-sport suspension, and supposedly this lowers it by 30mm already

I don't mind either way, but I need to tell my insurance as I don't want them wriggling out of any sort of claim.

Thanks.

The sport suspension is only 15mm lower than SE. So you'll have a 15mm drop to look forward too once settled

Cheers.
Lowering isn't the prime reason for the kit, but will look better afterwards.
Looks like a call to the insurance company now, no excuse to say it's still as per manufacturers specifications.

I bought a set of eibach springs.. didn't bother installing them before calling insurance who told me that it is a "denied" mod on their database so they can't allow me to install it lol waiting for my policy to expire before I move to different insurer... this is with churchill. if you have any mods, avoid them.

 

[philbo909]

I bought a set of eibach springs.. didn't bother installing them before calling insurance who told me that it is a "denied" mod on their database so they can't allow me to install it lol waiting for my policy to expire before I move to different insurer... this is with churchill. if you have any mods, avoid them.

Yeh I'm the same, with Churchill and they really have no tolerance for mods! Saves money from modding I guess

 

[hopz121]

Admiral are ok with most mods

 

[Silverzedtom]

As are Aviva - eibach lowering springs for a 25 pound admin fee

 

[aquarianone]

I put the b12 kit on mine a few months ago, decent improvement in handling, lowers nicely on the front and a smidgen on the rear, definitely benefited with spacers to complete the look (I went with 15 rear and 12 front)

 

[dhobbs]

I've ordered the kit, just not sure when it will arrive. As to when I'll be able to fit it in not sure.

Just got a letter for a speed awareness course :roll:

 

[Magicarcher]

LV are very good with mods, most have little impact on premium and they dont charge £25 everytime you make a change to the policy.

 

[dhobbs]

LV are very good with mods, most have little impact on premium and they dont charge £25 everytime you make a change to the policy.

That's good to know, I'm with LV.

 

[Number5]

My Alpina is on the B12 kit with Eibach springs and ive no complaints. It is slightly lower than standard but by no means too low.
Sticks like #### to a blanket too

 

[dhobbs]

Ordered them Wednesday and says 3-5 days delivery, next week hopefully.
Looks like I made the right decision by the reports on here.

 

[hopz121]

Ordered them Wednesday and says 3-5 days delivery, next week hopefully.
Looks like I made the right decision by the reports on here.

Indeed you have.

Let us know how you find it

Also don't forget to get a decent four wheel alignment done after they have been fitted for a week or so to get the most out of it.

A lot of guys run close to BMW M3 CSL settings on the Z4 which includeds running less rear camber etc.

 

[dhobbs]

Ordered them Wednesday and says 3-5 days delivery, next week hopefully.
Looks like I made the right decision by the reports on here.

Indeed you have.

Let us know how you find it

Also don't forget to get a decent four wheel alignment done after they have been fitted for a week or so to get the most out of it.

A lot of guys run close to BMW M3 CSL settings on the Z4 which includeds running less rear camber etc.

I was going to use DTD in Worthing. There are a few places closer but you don't know if they know how to use the hunter machine properly.
I take it I need to let the suspension settle for a bit first.

 

[markeg]

My Alpina is on the B12 kit with Eibach springs and ive no complaints. It is slightly lower than standard but by no means too low.
Sticks like #### to a blanket too

Ditto