Bilsteins confirmed - Smart Car of America Forums : Smart Car Forum

SC@WORKS · 03-03-2009, 09:00 AM

The current listing Bilstein has for the U.S. Smarts (451) is incorrect.

The Bilstein B14 PSS coilovers (HE5-A763) were ordered as a correct fitment for 451s. But after receiving them and sizing them up on a customer's 2009 Smart, we confirmed that it's ONLY for the 450 chassis.

For example, the rear shock is a double eyelet vs. eyelet and pin. Tapered spring vs. barrel spring, etc.

Therefore we are sitting on a brand new set of Bilsteins for Euro Smart enthusiasts. We will be willing to off them cheap (415.226.2500) so please tell all your 450 friends!

**jwight** · 03-03-2009, 09:18 AM

The original post was moved to the Parts Marketplace since this is basically a parts for sale thread.

Mike T · 03-04-2009, 01:42 PM

Two questions:

1) is this an adjustable ride height kit?

2) what is the cost and would you ship to Canada?

tbone28 · 03-04-2009, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike T

Two questions:

1) is this an adjustable ride height kit?

2) what is the cost and would you ship to Canada?

Mike, yes, it's adjustable. I believe 30-50 mm. This kit was ordered for my car (a 451). Before ordering, Bilstein called me personally to notify me of a US application (I had inquired about this a few months back). Also, Works confirmed fitment before placing the order. We didn't know until we tried to install it that it was meant for a 450. We got on the phone with Bilstein engineers, who pulled the suspension drawings.

Why Bilstein didn't confirm fitment before giving it a US part number, I have no clue!

But back to your question. Works has it listed for $799 in the classifieds here . mention SCOA to get that price. They have it listed a bit higher in the classifieds on their homepage. Not sure if they will ship to Canada. Give Works a call (worksevo.com), and ask for Pete. Tell them Terry sent you.

edit: link to ad: http://www.smartcarofamerica.com/for...0-model-20294/