How to Upgrade Your Porsche Suspension With Bilstein

Porsche has long been known as a premium marque and an automotive brand that stands for excellence in engineering, driving experiences and handling performance. However, many enthusiasts, collectors, and restorers find that their vehicles, including retro and vintage Porsches, benefit from advanced performance upgrades.

One of the common issues is that with myriad components and upgrade kits, from aftermarket to Porsche OEM parts, manufacturer-approved and independently produced brands; it can be tricky to select the ideal Porsche suspension upgrade with confidence.

Design911, a specialist in Porsche components, performance upgrades, and replacement parts, explains why Bilstein is its suspension component brand of choice and shares some tips and suggestions to ensure your upgrade project runs smoothly.

Why Choose Bilstein Shocks for Porsche Suspension Upgrades?

If you’ve purchased parts and kits from Design911 before, you’ll know that our catalogue is vast, encompassing components for every budget, Porsche model and project requirement. It’s always worth giving our knowledgeable team a call if you have any questions or need some recommendations before you select between two products or suspension kits.

However, we often signpost clients, whether automotive trade clients or private customers, to Bilstein. Opinions about the ‘best’ shocks are necessarily subjective, but Bilstein is recognised as a reputable manufacturer of aftermarket suspension components that outperform comparable OEM kits.

Designed to augment Porsche handling and stability, Bilstein shocks are among the most popular options, along with OEM shocks from Porsche itself. OEM is generally the gold standard since an OEM component is produced to the exact same specifications and standards as the original suspension system built into the car as new.

The problem may be that if you’re looking for enhanced performance suspension, you might want a kit that surpasses the quality of ride comfort and balance handling you’d expect from manufacturer-standard shocks – which is where a performance upgrade comes in.

Bilstein’s shocks are created to provide best-in-class performance for drivers who want a Porsche that delivers more than the usual driving experience. They’re also suited to adventurous drivers who love to test their Porsche to its limits on the track.

Which Bilstein Suspension Kit is Right for My Porsche?

Our next consideration is around the specific kit that you’ll need to achieve the improvements you’re looking for in your Porsche suspension. Much may depend on the age and manufacturing date of your Porsche since you might need a different set of shocks for a classic Porsche than for a modern-day vehicle.

It’s also important to consult with your mechanic or suspension specialist if you have a particular driving style or have found that certain elements of your Porsche suspension aren’t meeting your requirements.

The following shocks and suspension kits are some of the most in-demand Bilstein products within our extensive catalogue:

 ·   The Bilstein B6 shock absorber is an improved suspension system featuring a monotube design intended for normal road use and standard driving conditions. This option improves stability and handling and elevates driver comfort.

·   The Bilstein B16 has a higher performance capacity and is perfect for road and track driving. Its characteristic monotube design delivers improved heat dissipation and consistent performance handling at all speeds.

·   Finally, the PSS9 is a suspension kit including adjustable shock absorbers and customisable springs, allowing you to adapt your suspension for your vehicle and driving style, with improved handling and a reduced ride height that remains comfortable.

As always, your mechanic or our experienced customer support team can provide more details about any of these Bilstein shocks. 

What Are the Advantages of Choosing Bilstein Shocks for Porsche Suspension Upgrades?

Porsche experts and performance upgrade teams commonly pick Bilstein shocks, since they are considered one of the ideal brands that combines comfort, reliability and high-quality performance – ensuring your new shocks don’t just meet your expectations but are designed to last.

Here are a few of the benefits you can expect: 

·   Suspension that you can customise to your requirements. Bilstein produces shocks and suspension kits that offer varied performance and are designed for different driving styles and conditions. You can opt for a combination of strut braces, camber plates, shock absorbers and suspension kits, selecting components that work together to deliver the right balance of performance and handling.

·   Superior quality components, with all Bilstein shocks manufactured from quality materials to ensure they stand the test of time, without showing designs of reduced performance. Bilstein is regarded as one of the best in the performance suspension market because of this focus on performance.

·   Improved handling and stability compared to Porsche OEM shocks, using the innovative monotube construction design that enhances the way your suspension dissipates heat, providing consistent handling and comfort.

As a brand, Bilstein has been a leading manufacturer in the automotive industry for over 100 years, first having been established in 1873. It was a family-owned business until it became a group in 1988 and is now a part of the well-known ThyssenKrupp network.

This heritage and years of expertise make the brand a trusted provider of suspension solutions for Porsche, alongside other top-quality marques. Part of the reason Bilstein shocks are so highly rated is that they outperform OEM shocks, making them a superior upgrade when replacing the original suspension system provided with a Porsche as standard from the showroom.

Please contact Design911 at your convenience if you’d like more information about Bilstein suspension upgrades for Porsche, or browse our online catalogue by part, vehicle or model to read exact specifications and compatibility details for each available suspension kit or individual component.

We deliver direct to your door across the UK and Europe, with many Bilstein parts in stock and available for dispatch within two days of receipt of your order. You can also select a next-day delivery service at checkout for in-stock components if you require your components or suspension kit urgently.