Bilstein says it has the right offer for premium vehicles

Australian drivers value high-quality vehicles. High-performance sports cars and SUVs with powerful engines are enjoying high, unbroken demand.
Bilstein says the trend towards air suspension has long been established here, and electronically adjustable shock absorber systems are also becoming increasingly popular in the Australian market.
Bilstein says that particularly when it comes to these technologies – which it says are not only essential for driving comfort but also have a major influence on the driving experience, dynamics and safety of a vehicle – garages should rely on quality products.
The company states it is “the technology leader in this field, both in original equipment and in the aftermarket,” and “offers the best conditions for a genuine 1:1 series replacement without compromising on the performance of the suspension.”

Air suspension and air suspension modules
Whether a sports car or SUV – from “compact and fast,” like the Tesla Model S, to a high- and heavy Mercedes-Benz GLE (W167) or Porsche Cayenne, Bilstein says it has the right air suspension spare parts on offer: the Bilstein B3 air suspension for vehicles with separately installed air suspension and shock absorbers and the Bilstein B4 air suspension module, which combines damping, suspension and levelling in a single component and is available for active and passive systems.
It explains all Bilstein B4 air suspension modules offered in the aftermarket consist of 100 percent new parts, unlike many competitor products.
Bilstein states that air suspension struts using remanufactured parts cannot offer the same range of functions as a standard part or a Bilstein B4 air suspension module.
Further, it explains the electromagnetic control valves from Bilstein are compatible with the respective manufacturer’s on-board electronics and regulate the oil flow for characteristic curve settings in the shock absorber as intended ex works.
Bilstein says the result is outstanding riding comfort combined with ideal handling, and the active systems adapt to different road and driving conditions at lightning speed. Like all Bilstein products, the air suspension has been individually tuned in Bilstein road tests.

DampTronic – the smart alternative
Bilstein says it also has the ideal repair solution for drivers who are using coil springs – such as in the Porsche 911 DT – and rely on adjustable dampers.
The semi-active DampTronic damper system can be set to the desired suspension set-up at the touch of a button: for example, a hard characteristic curve for dynamic driving or a softer one for greater ride comfort.
As standard replacement dampers, the Bilstein B4 and B6 dampers in the electronic version with DampTronic ensure that active suspension control is retained – and thanks to their “perfect compatibility,” they are easy to plug and play, says Bilstein.
Bilstein performance products such as the Bilstein B8, B12, B14, EVO S and B16 are also available in an electronic version as DampTronic.
If the standard suspension has an electronic valve system, not only does the suspension receive an upgrade, but the dampers are also linked to the vehicle’s electric control system – a tuning option that only a series supplier can offer, says Bilstein.

For more information, visit www.bilstein.com

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