Bilstein

Bilstein was founded more than 140 years ago in 1873. The Germany company initially made window fittings. A desire to lift and maintain the quality of raw materials used to manufacture it’s products lead the company to open it’s own strip iron rolling mill just a few decades later. This dedicated commitment to quality and consistently would go on to guide and define the company to this day, helping Bilstein to development one of the best reputations in their field. Not long after that Bilstein got into electroplating and so after that it’s foray into the automotive parts manufacturing business, producing their first chrome-plated bumpers for German series production vehicles, however it wasn’t until the company debut the world’s first monotube gas pressure shock absorber in 1957 that Mercedes-Benz became the first car manufacturer to utilise Bilstein shocks in their vehicles.

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Bilstein was founded more than 140 years ago in 1873. The Germany company initially made window fittings. A desire to lift and maintain the quality of raw materials used to manufacture it’s products lead the company to open it’s own strip iron rolling mill just a few decades later. This dedicated commitment to quality and consistently would go on to guide and define the company to this day, helping Bilstein to development one of the best reputations in their field. Not long after that Bilstein got into electroplating and so after that it’s foray into the automotive parts manufacturing business, producing their first chrome-plated bumpers for German series production vehicles, however it wasn’t until the company debut the world’s first monotube gas pressure shock absorber in 1957 that Mercedes-Benz became the first car manufacturer to utilise Bilstein shocks in their vehicles.

Bilstein was founded more than 140 years ago in 1873. The Germany company initially made window fittings. A desire to lift and maintain the quality of raw materials used to manufacture it’s products lead the company to open it’s own strip iron rolling mill just a few decades later. This dedicated commitment to quality and consistently would go on to guide and define the company to this day, helping Bilstein to development one of the best reputations in their field. Not long after that Bilstein got into electroplating and so after that it’s foray into the automotive parts manufacturing business, Read More

Bilstein was founded more than 140 years ago in 1873. The Germany company initially made window fittings. A desire to lift and maintain the quality of raw materials used to manufacture it’s products lead the company to open Read More

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    What to look for when purchasing a set of jumper cables for my vehicle? How do I tell the difference between low quality and high-performance jumper cables?

    While they may seem like little more than a pair of cables with alligator clips at each end, there is a bit to know when purchasing a set of your own to throw in the back of your vehicle. First of all, the quality of the conductors and insulators used in the cables have a huge impact on the performance, longevity and cost of the jumpers, with the cheapest options mostly constructed with aluminium conductors insulated with PVC sheaths. While aluminium can be fine if sized correctly, aluminium is more brittle, and also has a reduced current carrying capacity, when compared to conventional copper conductors. PVC is also less than ideal and, while quite hard wearing it offers little resistance to high temperatures. This can make working with PVC cables a bit of a challenge. At the other end of the quality spectrum you’ll find high quality oxygen free copper conductors wrapped in dual layer insulators consisting of hardwearing PVC wrapped in flexible, abrasion resistant, chemically and UV stable nitrile. Jumper cables made using pure copper insulators and high quality double insulated nitrile sheaths are not cheap, but can provide a lifetime of service provided they are looked after.

    Other materials to look out for are aluminium coated copper conductors, which offer excellent conductivity and resistance to corrosion. Copper clad aluminium on the other hand is markedly inferior in almost every measure with the exception of cost, and is best avoided if you’d like to be able to rely on your jumper cables when the time comes to use them. Silicon rubber is also a common insulator type, which is wonderfully flexible however offers little mechanical protection for the conductors, which means they are easily pierced or torn if treated poorly or exposed to rugged conditions.

    If you are familiar with the look and feel of PVC verses silicon and nitrile then a physical inspection should be able to tell you what insulator is used. As for the conductors, copper is substantially heavier than aluminium, so the weight of the cable is the best indicator of what is inside.

    What are the different types of jumper cables? What are the differences between car jumper cables and heavy-duty jumper cables for trucks?

    Most jumper cables consist of a pair of conductors just long enough to bridge the gap between two vehicles when parked nose to nose, terminated on each end by pairs of large alligator clips. Short jumper cables start at a length of approximately 2.5-metres, which is basically the minimum length required to bridge the distance between the batteries in two vehicle. Longer lengths are available, allowing greater flexibility in bridging gaps between the stranded and jumper vehicle. Grabbing longer jumper cables is highly advisable for this reason, especially if yours is an offroad vehicle or a mid-engine vehicle like a work van, however they must necessarily be markedly larger in capacity due to the compounding effect of inline resistance as the cable gets longer. Longer jumper cables capable of transferring the same amount of power as a shorter set will inevitably have a larger cross sectional area, and cost significantly more, due to the increased size of the conductors.

    In terms of sizing, how much current you need to start your vehicle largely depends on the the size of the vehicle and the type of engine, but there is a few rough rules of thumb that can be applied. If you have a small to medium sized compact petrol-driven passenger vehicle then you are probably going to be fine using a set of jumper cables rated for 200-Amps of current flow. Medium to large sized petrol-driven passenger vehicles will likely need no more than 400-Amps worth of current capacity. Larger vehicles like pushrod V8s and diesel driven vehicles like dual cabs, 4WDs and light commercial trucks can need 600A plus. Check the current rating of thejumper cables you select prior to purchase to ensure you select a solution that meets the minimum requirements you need for your particular vehicle.

    What are the alternatives?

    With the advent of lithium battery technology and the proliferation of modern, lithium battery based portable jump starters, you could be forgiven for thinking you may no longer need to carry a  good set of jumper leads. Jump starters can however deteriorate over time, or fail outright, so even if you have a modern jump starter pack it is highly advisable to keep a set of jumper leads in your vehicle for situations where your jump starter pack doesn’t cut the mustard.

    While not a replacement for a trusty set of jumper leads, you should always have a decent battery charger on hand. This is beneficial for several reasons. First of all, a battery charger will help you ensure your battery is returned to a full state of charge after needing a jump, especially if you aren’t gonna be running the vehicle for a long enough period following the jump to fully recharge it. More importantly, a battery charger can be placed on your circuit racer, 4WD, boat, motorhome or other recreational vehicle when left to sit for an extended period, in order to prevent it from needing a jump in the first place.

    How do I use your jumper cables to jump start my car or truck?

    When jump starting one vehicle with another, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk of something going wrong. The first thing to do is get the batteries in each vehicle as close together as you can. This usually involves parking nose to nose, as each battery will usually be located in the engine bay. If the battery is on the left side of one vehicle and the right side of the other, it may also be suitable to park the vehicles with the front quarter panels overlapping. Ensure you do not allow the two vehicles to touch, as they must be electrically isolated from each other in order to avoid damage to the sensitive electronics in each vehicles. Once you have the two vehicles positioned, join the positive posts of each vehicle together using the red jumper cable, starting with the vehicle to be jumped, followed by the vehicle which will be doing the jumping. Double, and triple, check your connections prior to attachment in order to avoid any risk of damage. Next attach the black jumper cable to the negative battery post of the jumping vehicle, then attach the other end of the black jumper cable to a solid grounding point on the vehicle to be jump stated. Some modern vehicles will have a designated point to which you should attach the negative jumper lead, otherwise any quality grounding location should do the job. Do not connect the negative jumper lead directly to the negative post of the battery to be jumped, as this will likely result in a hefty spark that can give you a fright, can damage the battery terminal and can even lead to an explosion in the right conditions. If you vehicle doesn’t have a designated grounding point for attachment of jumper cables then look for a clean and unpainted bolt or similar metal point you can attach the alligator clip to. A shock absorber mounting point is often a good option, if a better one cannot be found. Check to make sure the cables are routed in such a way they do not obstruct any moving parts like the engine belts or thermofan. Next start the jumping vehicle, and leave it running for several minutes.

    Why Bilstein?

    Bilstein is a brand that stands head and shoulders above its competition and provides the peace of mind and quality assurance only a company with over a century, and a half of history and over half a century supplying both the world’s leading automotive manufacturers and performance enhancing aftermarket, can provide. Bilstein is also famous for their motorsport legacy, which spans everything from rally to endurance racing, right through to the top level in Formula One.

    Sure, there are alternatives with similarly impressive track records in motorsport, but only Bilstein combine performance credentials with the type of reliability and longevity you would expect from an OE supplier to the world’s biggest automotive brands including Lotus, Aston Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Subaru, VW, Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Ford. The Porsche 911, Cayman and Boxster, Lamborghini Gallardo and even the record redefining Bugatti Veyron all feature Bilstein suspension components as standard. Needless to say, the brand best equipped to develop suspension for the world’s fastest street legal car is unlikely to deliver subpar performance, comfort or service life in less demanding applications.

    The Bilstein Range

    Bilstein B4 - Gas pressure makes the difference

    Having originally developed the mono-tube gas-pressure shock absorber for series production over 6 decades ago, Bilstein are the go-to supplier for gas-pressure shocks for just about any passenger vehicle.

    Featuring OEM quality, superior handling and comfort characteristic and optional constant damping under a wider range of loads and conditions, Bilstein’s B4 range cuts the perfect compromise between quality, reliability and performance.

    Bilstein’s B4 range is available in both monotube and twin-tube designs, as shocks, struts, inserts, air shocks and electronically controlled active systems to provide direct OEM replacements for most every late model vehicle where a comparable alternative to the OEM product is desired. Bilstein’s B4 series is the perfect way to get your vehicle riding like new.

    Bilstein B6 - Better than the original

    Bilstein’s B6 series is the ideal choice for those who are after a replacement shock that not only meets but exceeds the performance characteristics of the factory fitted item. These premium upgrade suspension systems feature higher power reserves and provide a longer service life when compared to lesser alternatives.

    Perfect for vehicles with sports and/or performance aspirations as well as vehicles subject to heavy towing duties, the Bilstein B6 series provides all the longevity and capabilities of the OEM item and then some. This makes the B6 series the ideal choice for those with sports and/or tow vehicles with non-height adjustable shocks and in need of a higher performing alternative to OEM replacement solutions. The Bilstein B4 series is capable of delivering enhanced grip, stability and service life in everyday to extreme conditions, at an affordable price.

    Bilstein B6 4600 - When the road runs out

    The Bilstein B6 4600 provides better handling for onroad and offroad situations both in everyday and extreme conditions. This increase performance and comfort is achieved through use of a digressive valving system which adapts to different road surfaces, ensuring superior compliance no matter what road you travel. They also offer longer service life even when subjected to heavy hauling and persistently harsh environments.

    Precision adjustment enabled by Bilstein’s adjustable Ridecontrol technology also allowing you to increase the carrying capacity and stability of the vehicle while reducing uncontrolled movement, all at the touch of a button. This makes Bilstein’s B6 4600 series the perfect choice for those looking for a premium shock absorber with superior suitability to a wider range of driving conditions without breaking the bank.

    Bilstein B8 5100 - For the rocky road ahead

    Bilstein’s B8 5100 series suspension is the ideal choice for those looking to increase the performance and service life of their suspension while retaining the quality, dependability, and service life native to the factory fitted items.

    The thinking man’s alternative to coil spring spacers, Bilstein’s B8 5100 series also offer a ride height adjustment feature that is perfect for the offroad enthusiast. Simple and cost effective to implement, these struts utilise your factory springs and mounting hardware to keep costs to a minimum without eroding the quality of the product or resulting ride characteristics.

    The B8 5100 series provide the perfect way to increase the ground clearance of your SUV, dual cab ute or 4WD while retaining optimal traction and maximising the service life of your suspension, particularly when you have a load under tow and/or in adverse road conditions.

    Bilstein B3 air springs - Perfection under pressure

    Keeping your ride vehicle riding right can be somewhat difficult when looking to the aftermarket for a solution. This can be even more of a challenge on vehicles which feature a more sophisticated or unconventional strut design.

    Preserving your factory ride comfort and compliance is perhaps most acutely important when it rides on air springs or air bags. Reliability is also of paramount important in this instance.

    Bilstein B3 air springs provide the perfect solution for vehicles fitted with an air spring/air bag suspension system from the factory. They deliver uncompromising comfort and driving characteristic with the added benefit of constant damping power under various load conditions thanks to the constant counter-pressure retained in the bellows of the air spring, with the added piece of mind provided by one the world’s biggest OE and aftermarket suspension companies.

    Look no further than Bilstein’s B3 air spring range for the perfect replacement of your factory suspension system, where the air spring/air bags and shock absorber are fitted as separate discrete units.

    Bilstein B16 Coilovers - It’s all about the setting

    In an ideal world your ride would be just as adept at providing a comfortable commute during the week as it is a firm and uncompromisingly performance focused ride around the circuit on the weekend. No such solution exists that can be all things to all men at all times. The next best thing is a Jekyll and Hyde type solution featuring a properly split personality, capable of metamorphosing at the flick of a switch or touch of a button.

    Bilstein’s B16 coilovers provide just such a solution, allowing you to switch from Mr Jekyll to Mr Hyde and back again to best suit your location, mood, vehicle occupants or the prevailing condition. The B16 series allows you to tailor your vehicle’s ride characteristics with the simple turn of a knob, transforming rebound and bump control from comfortably smooth to uncompromisingly firm and back again with ease. Bilstein’s Dual-Click adjustment system is the perfect companion for any daily driver that doubles as a weekend track day warrior.

    Bilstein’s B16 series also allow fine adjustment of your vehicle’s ride height, with up to 50mm of adjustment, allowing you to tune in the perfect stance and seat of the pants experience you are after. This combines to provide tunability you can only find in a vehicle fitted with a proper set of coilovers.

    Trust Bilstein to provide a premium coilover with dynamic damper control to suit your personal driving style and requirements, capable of taking the work out of turning your daily driver into a weekend warrior and back again.

    Bilstein Steering Racks - Beware of imitations

    Buying replacement parts for your aging Mercedes Benz can be a difficult affair at the best of times. This becomes even more challenging when you’re forced to pay eleventy-million dollars to purchase direct from Mercedes Benz’ Genuine Parts division.

    The extortionate price charged by Mercedes Benz for genuine hydraulic power steering racks leads many if not most to opt for a reconditioned replacement. If a reconditioned replacement cannot be found then rebuilding the existing unit is the next best option, but is not always economical to do so and can see your vehicle stranded on a hoist for longer than makes practical and/or economic sense, while your rack is removed, dispatched, repaired, returned and refitted.

    Bilstein, leveraging their extensive experience and peerless reputation in the OE and aftermarket segments, provide an alternative to the exorbitant cost in terms of price, time and peace-of-mind associated with sourcing a genuine part, reconditioned replacement or rebuilt original by producing a range of hydraulic power-steering racks to suit several of Mercedes Benz’ most popular vehicles.

    Only Bilstein delivers a convenient alternative to the difficultly of rebuilding your original racks, the nuisance of sourcing a reconditioned item or repairing your existing item.

    Bilstein at Automotive Superstore

    Simply enter your rego number into the vehicle part finder at the top of this page to narrow your search of Bilstein’s extensive range of shocks, struts, coilovers, air springs and steer racks to include only those suitable for fitment to your unique vehicle. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly and knowledgeable staff here at Automotive Superstore should you require any help selecting the right solution to suit your unique vehicle, or make use of our parts checker feature in order to have our staff check and confirm the product you’ve selected is suitable for your vehicle and application.