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Old 12-09-2018, 01:06 PM
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2007 TT with lowering springs. Cant find the B8's anywhere. . What do you guys recommend?
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You can use the B6 sport shocks. They won’t last as long since they are not specifically designed for lowering springs like the B8’s but most owners on this board are not putting huge mileage on their cars. I think the B6’s are designed to accommodate a drop of up to 40 millimeters if i am not mistaken.
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Tractive Shocks with DSC....... Call TPC Racing (no affiliation outside of being a customer).

https://www.tpcracing.com/product/po...da-rt-package/
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They are an awesome choice but they are also 4x the price of B*’s and B6’s.
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I have DSC but don't want to spend that kink of money on the shocks. I don't track the car.
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I have DSC but don't want to spend that kink of money on the shocks. I don't track the car.
I should have done the B8's when I had everything out. Big mistake on my part. Perfect match for lowering springs. Those shocks are not needed.
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Old 12-10-2018, 09:38 AM
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I should have done the B8's when I had everything out. Big mistake on my part. Perfect match for lowering springs. Those shocks are not needed.
Thats exactly why I wanted the B8's but where can you get them?
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Originally Posted by bondjockey
They are an awesome choice but they are also 4x the price of B*’s and B6’s.
Since Tractive shocks react to commands 17x faster 4x the cost is bargain. LOL
Joking aside, Tractive is currently top-of-the-line in performance and technology. The B4, B8, B16 is an aging technology but still remain a good product for its price range.

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When I replaced my springs with Eibachs I also needed two rear shocks. I installed OEM's and haven't noticed any difference,
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Maybe Bilstein is working on new stuff? B8’s can’t or are out of stock?
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They’ve been on backorder for a year. I found a set in England.
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Yeah I've just canvassed a few retailers in the UK and all have them in stock. Unsure why Bilstein USA can't get hold of them.
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havent installed mine.. i have techart springs and guy i know who upgraded his suspension still have his oem with less than 1000 miles...lol .. so i bought the whole set..
in short im using oem shocks.. i've used b6 before they are very stiff but that was on a non-pasm car... havent tried b8 at all...
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