Bilstein B14 PSS on sale at Park Auto

[bender128]

Just any fyi: https://www.parkautomotorsports.ca/products/47-269064

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by bender128

Just any fyi: https://www.parkautomotorsports.ca/products/47-269064

As an FYI - I had started using Park Auto until they misrepresented something I ordered and then charged me $160 to cancel the order after 1 business day. The person I spoke with was ultimately quite rude and I thought since it was their communication error + the fact I had ordered several thousand dollars worth of parts within weeks of that I think they should have returned my money. I'm someone who works on trust and fairness, Park Auto doesn't seem to care.. I'd rather pay an extra 5% to not be treated like that.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by bender128

Just any fyi: https://www.parkautomotorsports.ca/products/47-269064

Out of curiosity, is anyone running the B14 kit?
If so, what suspension did you originally have? M Sport by chance?
Opinions on ride quality? Height?

I'm curious as to the drop at max height adjustment vs. stock M sport.

In years past, I've run Bilstein/H&R combinations on my VWs.

Thx!

[asbrr]

Honestly this is a great value for the money. Check my reply in this thread, I link to a bunch of other threads with a ton of feedback and info on various suspension combos:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1851046

I'm running the B12 kit (should be similar dampers to the B14, just not height adjustable). If I could have done it over again, I may have tried for a Koni based kit due to our shit roads here (consensus is once adjusted, they may round off bumps a bit better), or if money was no object the Ohlins R&T specific kit for the 1-series (not the M3/1M version).

Get rid of the run-flats first, that will improve ride quality a ton! But it's a rabbit hole...having a very clear picture of your goals and where you will "stop" is key, I would go back in my journey a couple of steps in hindsight (skip the M3 arms etc for example) to better fit the daily driver mould.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by asbrr

Honestly this is a great value for the money. Check my reply in this thread, I link to a bunch of other threads with a ton of feedback and info on various suspension combos:

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1851046

I'm running the B12 kit (should be similar dampers to the B14, just not height adjustable). If I could have done it over again, I may have tried for a Koni based kit due to our shit roads here (consensus is once adjusted, they may round off bumps a bit better), or if money was no object the Ohlins R&T specific kit for the 1-series (not the M3/1M version).

Get rid of the run-flats first, that will improve ride quality a ton! But it's a rabbit hole...having a very clear picture of your goals and where you will "stop" is key, I would go back in my journey a couple of steps in hindsight (skip the M3 arms etc for example) to better fit the daily driver mould.

We'll definitely have some conversations.
The nice thing is, this isn't a DD...

The one issue I've always had with non-height adjustable bilsteins on VWs, is general harshness/over-damping.
Konis have always been a bit more forgiving.

I've got a fairly clear picture of what I'd like to do, but still more to learn.

Thankfully, the runflats are gone. The Pilot Sport rubber on the car though needs to be replaced. 30k KM on the same tires over 7 years.

[white.nasty135i]

Wow thanks for posting this. I had them in my cart at fcp euro then they went out of stock. Also park is in Canada like me so now I don't have to put duty!

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by white.nasty135i

Wow thanks for posting this. I had them in my cart at fcp euro then they went out of stock. Also park is in Canada like me so now I don't have to put duty!

did you order? I'm in Ontario and have a distributor who said $1000 tax + shipped.

[white.nasty135i]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

did you order? I'm in Ontario and have a distributor who said $1000 tax + shipped.

Yea I did order. Was kinda bummed they said back ordered and won't ship til end of March

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by white.nasty135i

Yea I did order. Was kinda bummed they said back ordered and won't ship til end of March

yeah I've used Park Auto quite a bit, but I ran into the same issue, they're a drop shipping company so they don't generally have in stock items. You order, they order from the manufacturer. I ordered an exhaust that said 1 day and then they emailed and said 3-4 weeks. I cancelled and got billed 15% restock. Since then I've been using a smaller drop ship company who seems to match any prices I've seen.

[bender128]

I got a message that they will come in march as well but they arrived 2 weeks after order.

[WilsoN55]

Do you have a date your planning to install? I'm on the cusp of ordering myself.

[bender128]

Probably not before spring and even then in no rush.

[white.nasty135i]

Originally Posted by bender128

I got a message that they will come in march as well but they arrived 2 weeks after order.

I sent them a message on Instagram and they said still be March

[1er///M]

I was interested in the B12 kit and found Euro Sport Tuning. They also have the B14 kit for a bit more than Park.

I emailed them, they have a warehouse in the GTA and offer free shipping. Might be worth while to check them out, there's no mention of them being out of stock...

https://www.eurosporttuning.com/euro...kit-46125.html

[white.nasty135i]

Originally Posted by 1er///M

I was interested in the B12 kit and found Euro Sport Tuning. They also have the B14 kit for a bit more than Park.

I emailed them, they have a warehouse in the GTA and offer free shipping. Might be worth while to check them out, there's no mention of them being out of stock...

https://www.eurosporttuning.com/euro...kit-46125.html

Well I didn't see anything on parks website about them being back ordered either until they sent me an email lol

[WilsoN55]

They're a dropshipping style company, so they are basically guaranteeing that they ship it out within 1 day of receiving it, "manufacturer informed us it'd be 3-4 weeks". Oh shocking! you want to cancel your order? 15% restock. Ya..... that's my Google review. Lol.

Str8 Imports is the company I've been using recently... They are dropshipping as well. I have spoken with Asim (the owner) and he's confirmed any part I want to order, just send it to him and he'll get back to me with what he can get it for.. I was impressed $1,000cad tax & shipped for Bilstein B14s. He got me a great deal on my Berk street mids & exhaust, $1400cad(?) I think....

Understanding I can't be looking for next day parts, it's worked great. If you use him tell him Ryan sent you his way, I'm sure he'll appreciate knowing I'm pleased with his help.

[white.nasty135i]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

They're a dropshipping style company, so they are basically guaranteeing that they ship it out within 1 day of receiving it, "manufacturer informed us it'd be 3-4 weeks". Oh shocking! you want to cancel your order? 15% restock. Ya..... that's my Google review. Lol.

Str8 Imports is the company I've been using recently... They are dropshipping as well. I have spoken with Asim (the owner) and he's confirmed any part I want to order, just send it to him and he'll get back to me with what he can get it for.. I was impressed $1,000cad tax & shipped for Bilstein B14s. He got me a great deal on my Berk street mids & exhaust, $1400cad(?) I think....

Understanding I can't be looking for next day parts, it's worked great. If you use him tell him Ryan sent you his way, I'm sure he'll appreciate knowing I'm pleased with his help.

Thanks I will def keep him in mind next time I'm ordering something for my car.

[rod.bearings]

Originally Posted by WilsoN55

They're a dropshipping style company, so they are basically guaranteeing that they ship it out within 1 day of receiving it, "manufacturer informed us it'd be 3-4 weeks". Oh shocking! you want to cancel your order? 15% restock. Ya..... that's my Google review. Lol.

Str8 Imports is the company I've been using recently... They are dropshipping as well. I have spoken with Asim (the owner) and he's confirmed any part I want to order, just send it to him and he'll get back to me with what he can get it for.. I was impressed $1,000cad tax & shipped for Bilstein B14s. He got me a great deal on my Berk street mids & exhaust, $1400cad(?) I think....

Understanding I can't be looking for next day parts, it's worked great. If you use him tell him Ryan sent you his way, I'm sure he'll appreciate knowing I'm pleased with his help.

Next time just do a charge back… no point charging you a restock if they don't even have stock

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by rod.bearings

Next time just do a charge back… no point charging you a restock if they don't even have stock

Next time? There won't be no next time. {Eminem lyrics, lol}

But seriously, they wanna take $150 and never have me order anything again? Fine. I'm not gonna worry about the money - good businesses survive, shitty ones don't. They should've considered I'd ordered like $4500 in parts in like 3 months, with no signs of slowing down either lol.

[NewDaddyDee]

I’ve been lurking here for months and kind of laughing at this thread about Park Auto. I’ve had nothing but bad experiences with them as well. They DGAF, man. Such a shame because they’re conveniently located for me, have good stuff at good prices and yet I can’t give them money on the principle of how pathetically they run their business.

[WilsoN55]

Originally Posted by NewDaddyDee

I’ve been lurking here for months and kind of laughing at this thread about Park Auto. I’ve had nothing but bad experiences with them as well. They DGAF, man. Such a shame because they’re conveniently located for me, have good stuff at good prices and yet I can’t give them money on the principle of how pathetically they run their business.

I've still been using str8imports for ordering.. I don't even look at their website I just find the part I want to order and then send them an email with a link to it and ask if they're able to get it/cost... Bilstein B14 PSS - $1000 cad all in, tax and shipped. Done. Wavetrac with pumpkin and no core exchange $2800.. about to pull the trigger. Just got my Precision Raceworks ignition kit straight from PR and got charged $100 for duty.. should've asked str8imports to order it for me.

[1-r6]

Originally Posted by bender128

Just any fyi: https://www.parkautomotorsports.ca/products/47-269064

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