Bilstein B12 Group Buy - Closes 7th Sept 2012

[cheezemonkhai]

This group buy is not an offical BRISKODA organised buy and therefore BRISKODA and the organiser CANNOT be held responsible for any wrong doing that may occur. _{(Previously approved by Rob C)}

This is now a confirmed group buy, for Bilstein B12 kits for Skoda (or VAG based products that use the same platforms).

The price for a Bilstein B12 kit will be £515 including VAT and delivery. This is only valid if we have an order five or more kits.

That compares to an RRP around £675, so a significant saving there.

The price for a Bilstein B6 Shock Absorber set is will be £425 including VAT and delivery. This is only valid if we have an order five or more kits. (in total)

That compares to an RRP around £553, so again a significant saving there.

Also I notice Ben has offered a 20% reduction in the Labour Rate if you want to get the items fitted by Shark :thumbup:

If we get enough confirmations, the supplier for this group buy will be Shark Performance, so a big thanks to Ben (and to others who provided pricing) for getting the pricing on this.

If you wish to take part in the GB, please add your name, vehicle and confirmation to the list that you'll find on or close to the last post in this thread.

The GB will close to new additions on Friday 7th Sept 2012, with payment to be made to Shark Performance by weds 12th sept.

I will update this post with further information as I get it.

Edited 4 September, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[shark_90]

We have a very good relationship with Bilstein and would be happy to conduct negotiations if that helps anyone

[tomah]

Am I right in saying this is only a 20mm drop? Are there any photo examples of the ride height?

[cheezemonkhai]

http://www.bilstein....12-pro-kit.html

Can't say I know the drop on a vRS, but no it's not going to be coilover low.

The B12 pro-kit contains eibach springs and the B8 dampers.

Edited 27 July, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[cheezemonkhai]

Ok Looks like there is probably no interest in this then.

I'll keep the feeler open for another couple of days incase anyone changes their mind, but otherwise I'll close it down.

[Trev.]

how much are these just to buy without a group buy anyone know?

[cheezemonkhai]

Most places sell for £600, and the best price I was quoted in the UK is about £560 delivered.

If you're willing to go to German companies you can get them delivered to the UK for less.

Ben at Shark has kindly offered to see what he can do for a GB price if there are 5 or more interested parties.

Edited 7 August, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[VRSerious]

I could be if the price is right?

[cheezemonkhai]

Ok, well if you're interested, then I'll add you to the list of people who are interested if the price is right.

1) Cheezemonkhai

2) VRSerious

Once we've got 5 people, I'll talk to the vendors again about pricing for 5 sets.

[Zednine]

I'm up for this. I'm guessing no issues fitting to a 2005 Elegance? Price is the crucial issue.

So this makes 3

1) Cheezemonkhai

2) VRSerious

3) Zednine.

[Guest Sib-rs]

Fabia vRS 2011

1) Cheezemonkhai

2) VRSerious

3) Zednine

4) Sib-rs

[jrw]

FL Octy CR VRS

1) Cheezemonkhai

2) VRSerious

3) Zednine

4) Sib-rs

5) jrw

[Grizzle]

Is it just B12's?? I'm looking for B6's

[wiilydog]

I'm just interested in the B6's too, as some members may not want to lower but want the upgraded mono tube shocks

[cheezemonkhai]

At the moment, the best price I've had for a single set is £550 delivered to the door.

Once there are enough people on the list then I'll be going back to the suppliers to fine out what the price would be for a number of sets.

Pop your name and vehicle down with a B6 note and I'll ask if they can do anything on the B6 sets at the same time.

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS??

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

5) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

B6 Shock Set:

1)

I'll aim to try and close this out early next week.

Edited 17 August, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[andyvee]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS??

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

5) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

6) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

B6 Shock Set:

1)

[wiilydog]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS??

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

5) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

6) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

[cheezemonkhai]

This is now with the vendors and I hope to have answers back fairly shortly.

I've asked about B12 kits and the possibility of B6 shock sets for people that are only after the shocks.

Once I've got answers back, I'll get on to the successful vendor to make arrangements and hopefully things can progress from there.

[cheezemonkhai]

Grizzle,

Are you after a set of B6? If so pop yourself on the list and then I can get something back to you as soon as I've got an answer

Ta

[VRSerious]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

5) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

6) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

[cheezemonkhai]

Now a redundant post following update posted below.

Edited 30 August, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[cheezemonkhai]

Right Guys,

I've now got a price from a UK supplier for the B12 kits.

A B12 kit will be £515 including VAT and delivery. This is only valid if we have an order five or more kits

I'm currently trying to see what can be done on the B6 if it's purchased at the same time as this GB and also if there are options with the supplying dealer for fitting.

Once I've got the last details confirmed, then I'll post up the dealer's details. The current plan is to use a UK supplier, with a good reputation on here

Obviously with all things, there will be a time limit on this, by which date payments will have to have been made.

If people can please update the list below to confirm they wish to take part in the GB that'd be great.

Until we have confirmation of 5 or more sets, then obviously nothing can go ahead.

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II - Confirmed to take part in GB

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

5) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

2) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

Edited 30 August, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[VRSerious]

B12 Kits:

1) Cheezemonkhai - Octy II - Confirmed to take part in GB

2) VRSerious - MK II Octy vRS- Confirmed to take part in GB

3) Zednine - 2005 Elegance

4) jrw - Octavia FL CR VRS

5) Andyvee - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

B6 Shock Set:

1) wiilydog - Octavia II Estate (55mm strut)

2) Sib-rs - Fabia 2011 vRS

[cheezemonkhai]

The supplier is now confirmed as Shark Performance.

If there are any more takers do feel free to add yourself with your confirmation.

Again if anyone is on any other VAG forums, I'm more than happy for them to join in for this too, if it gets them a good deal and it's a suspension set that Ben can get as part of the GB.

I'm currently aiming to get enough confirmations around the 6th September, so that arrangements can be made for payments and ordering etc.

Edited 30 August, 2012 by cheezemonkhai

[shark_90]

We're happy to be involved in this with the consent of and in association with Bilstein UK.

Don't forget we can do fitting too on these if required, please contact us for a quote.