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To those who've tracked on Bilstein B14..

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Old Aug 5, 2025 | 09:24 AM
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Hi gang,

Looking for some views and experience specifically from owners who run B14's as to how they hold up for the occasional track day?

I know that there are general views that they are too soft for track work and that many will suggest B16's / ohlins etc, but I am not talking chasing lap times here and just curious as to how the B14 setup handles occasional on the limit driving (especially welcome comparisons to OEM).

I know there are fancier options, more tweakable options etc, just trying to fully consider what I see as the most 'high end' of the more affordable setups.

Much appreciated!

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Old Aug 5, 2025 | 11:30 AM
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The B14 aka pss, B16 aka pss9

They both use the same springs, so both are just as 'soft'. The pss9 B16 simply has adjustable damping, while B14 pss has fixed damping.

Adjustable means you can make damping softer or harder than the fixed version. But the spring rate doesn't change.
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Old Aug 6, 2025 | 01:49 AM
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Yeah, keen to find out how that non-adjustable damping holds up. I keep swaying and looking at more adjustable kits but I feel like the 14's (pss) could be the ticket for my use
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Old Aug 6, 2025 | 06:36 PM
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They'll work fine. They're similar to a CR suspension, which works just fine on a track.
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