Bilstein B16 purchase mistake
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I purchased a Bilstein B16 coilover set for my '18 991 Carrera 4 GTS last year. kit (49-279047). I have only just realized that this kit is for a front axle lift vehicle.
Mine is not and I am unable to return or exchange.![Frown](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Other than trying to sell the kit and purchase the proper one (49-216042), what are my options?
Adding FAL seems too costly. Purchase a KW H.A.S kit or ER sleeve kit for the front?
Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
Mine is not and I am unable to return or exchange.
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Other than trying to sell the kit and purchase the proper one (49-216042), what are my options?
Adding FAL seems too costly. Purchase a KW H.A.S kit or ER sleeve kit for the front?
Any suggestions welcome. Thanks
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I would try and avoid mixing and matching 2 kits if possible.
I would try and list the B16 kit on the marketplace or locally (at a speed shop/tuner shop locally as well) and source the proper kit.
Where did you get it from?
I would try and list the B16 kit on the marketplace or locally (at a speed shop/tuner shop locally as well) and source the proper kit.
Where did you get it from?
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What I would do is call Bilstein, they are pretty helpful over there. Ask them what the part number differences are between the two kits. I would get those parts if it's just the springs or some adapters, and not a completely different front damper.
For instance, I could sell you a set of used non-FAL front springs for cheap, I have them in a box in the garage.
I am going to take a wild guess and say that the only difference is the diameter and length of the front spring, but Bilstein will know the answer.
For instance, I could sell you a set of used non-FAL front springs for cheap, I have them in a box in the garage.
I am going to take a wild guess and say that the only difference is the diameter and length of the front spring, but Bilstein will know the answer.
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I believe that the difference between the two available kits, is that the FAL one doesnt have a threaded body.
Without the FAL part, there is no lower spring perch.
What a stupid mistake on my part. Likely going to the marketplace.
Without the FAL part, there is no lower spring perch.
What a stupid mistake on my part. Likely going to the marketplace.