Operation B14 has commenced

[Sturge]

Mine is just in there at the moment - picking it up in an hour... excited to see what it is like!

 

[RussGT6]

Mine is just in there at the moment - picking it up in an hour... excited to see what it is like!

Having mine done tomorrow

 

[RussGT6]

B14's fitted today, looks much better, pick up in morning so will see how much better it drives then.

 

[Kev]

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B14's fitted today, looks much better, pick up in morning so will see how much better it drives then.

Looks far better that mate, how low did you decide to go?

 

[RussGT6]

Looks far better that mate, how low did you decide to go?

Cheers, on way to pick it up now, 5mm from the bottom so a little left.

So just got it back home and very pleased with it. Looks great, handles great, soaks up the bumps and pot holes much better than standard, what not to like

 

[JimVee]

Cheers, on way to pick it up now, 5mm from the bottom so a little left.

So just got it back home and very pleased with it. Looks great, handles great, soaks up the bumps and pot holes much better than standard, what not to like

Hi Russ, Looks great, where did you go in the end as I live near Evesham too.

 

[RussGT6]

Hi Russ, Looks great, where did you go in the end as I live near Evesham too.

@JimVee V-Hub in Tewkesbury, very good.
(Did you pass a black T5.1 yesterday on evesham-tewkesbury road about midday? I was in the passenger seat on way to collect mine and we passed a red/white T6.)

 

[JimVee]

Cool and yes mate, went to Cheltenham with the missus to buy a telly around about that time. I know where V-Hub is and will pop in there next weekend.

 

[Kev]

So I’ve had my b14’s off as I got a knocking noise on front suspension after 1200 miles, had standard suspension on for 2 weeks and nothing out b14’s back in (new front struts) and knocking again any ideas?
It’s on sportline alloys and about 10-15 mm left on them
Anywhere close to stoke to check make sure they are fitted ok?

 

[JimVee]

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Few from last week getting my B14's fitted. Delighted to say the least

Hi Tom, Before I press the button on the B14's, do you get any error messages on the dash from the DCC now the original suspension has been swapped out? Cheers Jim

 

[Blitz]

Hi
Just out of interest you all seem to be lowering to about the same level. If you did a cheaper spring only option what would the equivalent be ? H&R 5omm perhaps ?

Thanks
Blitz

 

[RussGT6]

Hi
Just out of interest you all seem to be lowering to about the same level. If you did a cheaper spring only option what would the equivalent be ? H&R 5omm perhaps ?

Thanks
Blitz

You won't get that low with just springs, and quality of the ride cannot be compared.

 

[Blitz]

Yes being reading some of the other threads and hard ride quality does seem to be the main issue with springs only. I guess it makes sense really. I’m going to run 20in wheels too so prob a no no then.
I think I’ll have to go B14s and pay the money

 

[RussGT6]

Yes being reading some of the other threads and hard ride quality does seem to be the main issue with springs only. I guess it makes sense really. I’m going to run 20in wheels too so prob a no no then.
I think I’ll have to go B14s and pay the money

You won't regret it

 

[T6180]

Does anyone know if there is a reason as to why I sometimes get a slight wheel arch rub only on the passenger side when going over speed bumps....it never happens on the Drivers side?

 

[Chopman]

Quick question for those running B14's, particularly on their lowest setting - have you had any trouble with speed bumps, car park ramps or any other trouble with ground clearance in general?

 

[RussGT6]

Quick question for those running B14's, particularly on their lowest setting - have you had any trouble with speed bumps, car park ramps or any other trouble with ground clearance in general?

No, I was worried about that but had no issues at all.

 

[Jon]

Quick question for those running B14's, particularly on their lowest setting - have you had any trouble with speed bumps, car park ramps or any other trouble with ground clearance in general?

No real issues, only seem to drag the factory mud flaps all the time ! Can still just get the front splitter over a normal curb (world of carbon one). No issues with speed bumps at all, as in the ones you straddle. All the way down with std Devonports

 

[Chopman]

Thanks @RussGT6 and @Jon.
I'm considering 2 options right now, and one of them definitely needs me to go lower.
I've got a gas tank and a water tank underneath, but the lowest point is still the spare wheel hanger.

 

[DaveBos]

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