first Bilstein B16 Damptronic coilover

greekspec2 · Apr 18, 2018

not sure how to post pics without Photoshop but I got one of the first three sets of Damptronic coilovers to arrive in North America, Bilstein Germany last minute decided to not offer them in the Triple C cad plating but instead painted yellow not to mention the msrp went up a bit in Europe.

AUDI JUICE · Apr 18, 2018

Installed yet? Impressions

Sir_Mk7r · Apr 19, 2018

do these work with the adjustable dampening?

greekspec2 · Apr 19, 2018

Sir_Mk7r said:
do these work with the adjustable dampening?

these are controlled with the factory electronics so comfort, normal and race mode but on a coilover

Al_in_Philly · Apr 20, 2018

Keep us informed. I'm all ears! Also, how much did they cost?

Sir_Mk7r · Apr 20, 2018

greekspec2 said:
these are controlled with the factory electronics so comfort, normal and race mode but on a coilover

please let us know

XM_Rocks · Apr 20, 2018

In for updates.

Aren’t they also working on DCC dampers or am I confusing it with these coilovers?

funks · Apr 20, 2018

XM_Rocks said:
In for updates.

Aren’t they also working on DCC dampers or am I confusing it with these coilovers?

DCC dampers are already available from Bilsteins for the MK7+ R's.

Part Number #23-254343 for the fronts
Part Number #20-254353 for the rears

They are the Damptronic B6 struts (aftermarket DCC stock replacement struts)

The one OP posted about is basically the damptronic enabled version of the coilovers.

funks · Apr 20, 2018

XM_Rocks said:
In for updates.

Aren’t they also working on DCC dampers or am I confusing it with these coilovers?

DCC dampers are already available from Bilsteins for the MK7+ R's, aka Bilstein Damptronic B6 Struts (aftermarket DCC compatible replacement struts).

Part Number #23-254343 for the fronts
Part Number #20-254353 for the rears

The one OP posted about are basically the Damptronic enabled (DCC controllable) version of the Bilstein's coilovers.

XM_Rocks · Apr 21, 2018

Thanks Funks!

greekspec2 · Apr 21, 2018

funks said:
DCC dampers are already available from Bilsteins for the MK7+ R's, aka Bilstein Damptronic B6 Struts (aftermarket DCC compatible replacement struts).

Part Number #23-254343 for the fronts
Part Number #20-254353 for the rears

The one OP posted about are basically the Damptronic enabled (DCC controllable) version of the Bilstein's coilovers.

I see I live close by

Droopy1 · Apr 22, 2018

funks said:
DCC dampers are already available from Bilsteins for the MK7+ R's, aka Bilstein Damptronic B6 Struts (aftermarket DCC compatible replacement struts).

Part Number #23-254343 for the fronts
Part Number #20-254353 for the rears

The one OP posted about are basically the Damptronic enabled (DCC controllable) version of the Bilstein's coilovers.

Any reviews on these ?

Golf R1 · Apr 22, 2018

Droopy said:
Any reviews on these ?

x2......also interested to know if anyone has tried these with lowering springs

funks · Apr 22, 2018

Golf R said:
x2......also interested to know if anyone has tried these with lowering springs

They are quite expensive (close to 1500$ for the front and rear set) and the cars with the Monroe DCC Dampers are still pretty new. Gotta wait for people's stock dampers to have issues first before you'll see more people run them.

If my stock dampers ever need replacing, will go with Bilsteins for sure as they usually have lifetime warranty in the US, rebuildable in the US, and usually monotube (instead of twintube), and inverted. Not sure if the Monroe DCC dampers are twintube though. One thing for sure though, the OEM replacements from VW will cost more than the Bilsteins.

BravoMike · Apr 22, 2018

funks said:
They are quite expensive (close to 1500$ for the front and rear set) and the cars with the Monroe DCC Dampers are still pretty new. Gotta wait for people's stock dampers to have issues first before you'll see more people run them.

If my stock dampers ever need replacing, will go with Bilsteins for sure as they usually have lifetime warranty in the US, rebuildable in the US, and usually monotube (instead of twintube), and inverted. Not sure if the Monroe DCC dampers are twintube though. One thing for sure though, the OEM replacements from VW will cost more than the Bilsteins.

The OEM ones are really expensive. I my right front replaced and remember it being more than $400. I had a little sticker shock, even though I didn't even pay for it.

I too am really curious about these bilsteins. I understand the KW's valve is better, but i've heard of people having problems with them.

Also, I'm pretty sure the OEM monroe's are twin tube.

first Bilstein B16 Damptronic coilover

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