VW Polo: Bilstein B6 dampers on stock springs

S2!!! · 19th May 2020, 16:49

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Originally Posted by d_himan

What are Peter or Rishad saying about this? Peter, in my experience, is very responsive if you aren't happy. Maybe you could drive another Abarth with Bilsteins to compare?

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Originally Posted by coolboy007

As you have bought it from Pete's which assures you local support, show it to them and have their views on it, this is not a normal behaviour and i have not read about anyone complaining about the Bilstein B6 on our forum so far for a similar issue.

So this was the same setup that was originally installed in Autocar India's Punto Abarth, and while that was on stock springs, mine is coupled with H&R lowering springs. The crashy characteristic however remains the common factor. This is from Shapur Kotwal's review:

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The ride now is anything but comfortable. The suspension gets jiggly over even the smallest undulations in the road, and at low speeds, sharp ridges go ‘crack’ as the wheels slam over them.

It's strange, because everyone who I've asked, have had nothing but praises for Bilstein B6 shocks. I'll get in touch with Rishad Kundanmal (Pete's distributor in Mumbai) once the lockdown is over to see if he can give me a solution.

Rama Kumara · 21st March 2021, 23:42

Is this compatible with a Honda Brio?
The oem shocks are frankly pathetic and are absolutely rubbish

A little bit of a noob on this:

This is only the front strut on passenger side, am I correct?
Does it also include the rear strut or is that for that only for the front?

d_himan · 22nd March 2021, 11:46

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Originally Posted by Rama Kumara

Is this compatible with a Honda Brio?
The oem shocks are frankly pathetic and are absolutely rubbish

A little bit of a noob on this:

This is only the front strut on passenger side, am I correct?
Does it also include the rear strut or is that for that only for the front?

Parts are car specific. So, these won't fit a Brio. I highly doubt there are B6s for the Brio or Jazz. You can check the Bilsten website.

Most cars have struts in the front, shocks in the rear. You need to replace all 4 when you undertake any aftermarket suspension solution.

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