BILSTEIN EVO S - thoughts please

**Unoman** · 06-06-2023 10:45 PM

Hi looking for comments/opinions on the BILSTEIN EVO S coilovers. Anyone have them on their RS3 8V Sportsback

Thanks ..

**NanoS3reezy** · 06-07-2023 05:31 AM

I have a set to be installed shortly will advise

**yoffer** · 06-07-2023 07:43 AM

I have the Bilstein B14 PSS coilovers on mine. They ride good, a tad softer than I'd like personally, but overall great riding coilovers.

**Rod Paine** · 06-07-2023 07:53 AM

Yoffer,
How much actual difference between the B14 PSS and the stock configuration
have you noiced?
-Rod

**yoffer** · 06-07-2023 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rod Paine

Yoffer,
How much actual difference between the B14 PSS and the stock configuration
have you noiced?
-Rod

In stock form it had EMD lowering springs on when i got the car. It rode good but it was harsh on bumps and uneven pavement, mostly due in part because of the mag ride. The bilstein pss's ride much better despite being roughly half a inch lower than the lowering springs were. It soaks up bumps better and just rides better overall. My only complaint, which is subjective, is that its slightly softer than I would like. I prefer a firm/bouncy ride, but like I said, most people will feel like its a perfect ride and the fact that Ive owned the car with the lowering springs to begin with, I couldnt compare factory stock springs to the coilovers.

**o1turbo30v** · 06-07-2023 05:37 PM

Originally Posted by yoffer

In stock form it had EMD lowering springs on when i got the car. It rode good but it was harsh on bumps and uneven pavement, mostly due in part because of the mag ride. The bilstein pss's ride much better despite being roughly half a inch lower than the lowering springs were. It soaks up bumps better and just rides better overall. My only complaint, which is subjective, is that its slightly softer than I would like. I prefer a firm/bouncy ride, but like I said, most people will feel like its a perfect ride and the fact that Ive owned the car with the lowering springs to begin with, I couldnt compare factory stock springs to the coilovers.

on the rs3, this is 100% accurate, the pss,s are to soft, mine just bounced on its bumpstops all day long and it wasnt all that low, probably perfect for other MQB cars but not the rs3, i couldn't stand it.

IMHO the Evo S looks like a cost savings version of the PSS and PSS10, its painted, smaller shaft diameter, cheaper collars.

**993140** · 06-07-2023 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by o1turbo30v

on the rs3, this is 100% accurate, the pss,s are to soft, mine just bounced on its bumpstops all day long and it wasnt all that low, probably perfect for other MQB cars but not the rs3, i couldn't stand it.

IMHO the Evo S looks like a cost savings version of the PSS and PSS10, its painted, smaller shaft diameter, cheaper collars.

Actually, I have a 2020 A3 S-Line and just installed the PSS. The setup is exactly as you describe, too soft and easily collapses hitting bump stops. In retrospect, I should have gone with KW's which I was considering but was talked out of.

**brobst** · 06-07-2023 06:28 PM

I remember inquiring about the evo s. They aren't rs3 specific. the other bilstein products arent either. Seems the kw v3 are the only ones built specific to the rs3

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**Unoman** · 06-07-2023 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Unoman

Hi looking for comments/opinions on the BILSTEIN EVO S coilovers. Anyone have them on their RS3 8V Sportsback

Thanks ..

thanks - are you currently on the Mag Ride ? what Canceler kit did you go for

Rgds

**yoffer** · 06-08-2023 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by o1turbo30v

on the rs3, this is 100% accurate, the pss,s are to soft, mine just bounced on its bumpstops all day long and it wasnt all that low, probably perfect for other MQB cars but not the rs3, i couldn't stand it.

IMHO the Evo S looks like a cost savings version of the PSS and PSS10, its painted, smaller shaft diameter, cheaper collars.

After some research I went ahead and ordered the H&R Streets. After reading some reviews everything that I saw was coming back as they are stiff/firm riding coilovers, so I pulled the trigger on a set. I shouldnt have any issues selling the Bilstein PSS's as the part number fits literally every MQB model and they are practically brand new. So if anyone is interested in a lightly used set of Bilsteins just let me know.

**yoffer** · 06-12-2023 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by yoffer

After some research I went ahead and ordered the H&R Streets. After reading some reviews everything that I saw was coming back as they are stiff/firm riding coilovers, so I pulled the trigger on a set. I shouldnt have any issues selling the Bilstein PSS's as the part number fits literally every MQB model and they are practically brand new. So if anyone is interested in a lightly used set of Bilsteins just let me know.

Wanted to update my last post. I cancelled my order for the H&R Street Performance coilovers, instead I went with the KW V3's. Will post my impressions once they come in from Germany.