Bilstein B16 Damptronic Kit - A love/hate relationship.

swift_m4 · 05-26-2021, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

Funny thing was that when I initially had the issues, I bought an extra set for that extra wire. I should've kept the extra set, but I just couldn't stomach having $7.5k of suspension parts for my car haha. I'll update this post when I uninstall everything. I'll probably sell my Bilsteins for $700 or something like that. Need to recoup at least something. Also gonna sell my GC cambers plates too since the XTAs come with camber plates.

Such a bummer but at least I wont have any issues anymore. Was cruising down PCH yesterday, enjoying the beautiful weather, when the error popped up again. RUINED the drive. =(

Have you sold them, or are they for sale?

jpy1980 · 05-26-2021, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by swift_m4

Have you sold them, or are they for sale?

sold!

kenf80 · 10-04-2021, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jpy1980

sold!

In a huge pit of trying to decide what to do. I am currently on MSS HAS kit and main gripe is it doesn't go as low as I want.

Was set on getting b16D but with the constant issue with chassis code or the faulty cable is making me think again. Not interested in doing the DDC for connector modifying and price.

Is going with a damptronic coil worth the headache over a passive setup? I do a lot of back road canyon drives and like to stiffen up the handling but when my family is in the car i want it to be as soft as possible.

jfritz27 · 10-04-2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenf80

In a huge pit of trying to decide what to do. I am currently on MSS HAS kit and main gripe is it doesn't go as low as I want.

Was set on getting b16D but with the constant issue with chassis code or the faulty cable is making me think again. Not interested in doing the DDC for connector modifying and price.

Is going with a damptronic coil worth the headache over a passive setup? I do a lot of back road canyon drives and like to stiffen up the handling but when my family is in the car i want it to be as soft as possible.

If you want to go really low, AND maintain some semblance of comfort, the B16 is probably not want you want. As many others have said, even in Comfort the kit is stiff (I run it -- but I can't complain so far about it on the track). And if you lower too much and then end up riding on the bumpstops half the time then forget it.

I have no experience with a 1- or 2-way adjustable setup, but that may be the better way to go for your situation. Not as easy as pushing a button in the cockpit, but you'll likely have more range of adjustability.

hellokitty · 10-05-2021, 01:27 AM

I installed helper springs which increased my ride height about 1". It is definitely more compliant since it's not riding super low anymore and hitting bump stops.

If you want a slammed look, get something else.

For those of you who think the B16 DDC is harsh, get the CS EDC coding done. The B16 rides like crap on ZCP EDC coding. CS makes it 100x better in terms of handling, rebound and comfort

slaughter.mode · 10-05-2021, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

I installed helper springs which increased my ride height about 1". It is definitely more compliant since it's not riding super low anymore and hitting bump stops.

If you want a slammed look, get something else.

For those of you who think the B16 DDC is harsh, get the CS EDC coding done. The B16 rides like crap on ZCP EDC coding. CS makes it 100x better in terms of handling, rebound and comfort

I I have the B16 DDC and it is pretty harsh. I'm still on ZCP EDC coding. Where did you get CS coding?

hellokitty · 10-05-2021, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nv_f82

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

I installed helper springs which increased my ride height about 1". It is definitely more compliant since it's not riding super low anymore and hitting bump stops.

If you want a slammed look, get something else.

For those of you who think the B16 DDC is harsh, get the CS EDC coding done. The B16 rides like crap on ZCP EDC coding. CS makes it 100x better in terms of handling, rebound and comfort

I I have the B16 DDC and it is pretty harsh. I'm still on ZCP EDC coding. Where did you get CS coding?

@kubax86 can code it in for you

slaughter.mode · 10-05-2021, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

@kubax86 can code it in for you

Is that who did yours?

hellokitty · 10-05-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nv_f82

Is that who did yours?

Yes

slaughter.mode · 10-05-2021, 04:25 PM

Just had kubax86 set me up, wow what a difference, especially with the differential changes-my car doesn't want to jump into the lane next to me anymore when I smash it. Stays straight. This is great stuff, wish I did it sooner.

hellokitty · 10-05-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by nv_f82

just had kubax86 set me up, wow what a difference, especially with the differential changes-my car doesn't want to jump into the lane next to me anymore when i smash it. Stays straight. This is great stuff, wish i did it sooner.

awesome sauce

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