I LOVE the B6 shocks. I don't think they feel any different from the day I first installed them. I much prefer monotubes over twin-tubes, and I prefer European over Japanese (still talking about shocks). Bilstein has always been perfect for me, and I cannot say the same about Koni, KW, Tokico, etc.
Bilstein is my go-to, Sachs or KYB if I can't get Bilstein; Bilstein 5100s on my WJ are great, 5100 coilover's I had on a Tundra were great; 4600s I had on a Tacoma were great.
I went to Art Center in Pasadena and used it for my commute to school. The rubber weather seals are starting to crack due to age and probably heat, but otherwise, its in great condition, but does not run. The BBS wheels were driven on for about a year with no curb rash. It has a Calloway turbo kit in it...one of the few remaining. I think that there are Bilstein shocks in it...which most items are probably not great anymore.
B6 Bilstein ..no I did notice any ride height increase. I am not lowered..but my gap from tire to fender did not change..I don't know about any problems with these shocks as I have only read many positive reviews..and they come on a lot of performance cars from the factory..example Corvette...In any event..they carry a Lifetime Warranty to original purchaser!
Bilstein 5100's are worlds better than the OEM shocks/struts, even the Z71 package.
My current set up is Bilstein 5100s with the front raised the full 2 inches and I run Toyo Open Country R/Ts 33x12.50s on 18" Method NVs.
I recently put Bilstein B-6 in car and it was a marked improvement over my OEM ones..I have a 2017 GLI..I just felt that the stock suspension wasn't that great..I am not lowered. With OEM.. I felt every bump..but worse, I heard every bump..suspension was to me..noisey.
I got the Bilstein B6 on the other morning before work, so I have only 2 days experience with them. It was a substantial change, and I'm sure I will struggle to describe what I feel. First thing - the OEM shocks have less damping. You can push on them easily, and even feel air bubbles and inconsistancies. The B6 takes quite a bit more force to push down, has way more damping, and is perfectly smooth everywhere; It clearly feels like a more expensive product in my hands.
In my experience, Bilsteins are too stiff for the NB, they kept my car up and got like 1in drop with H&R springs.
Lets face it my MK4 was a wallowing garbage scowl, before I went to Bilsteins, VR6 springs and welded in my own sway bar.
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