My little Jazz...

[takzi]

Finally got the parts to install onto the vehicle..

No mod on the engine at all, just want some stiffer ride...:)

Running on Bilstein B14 + 205 45 16 Re001 shoes, thats all i wanna do for this car:cool:

I just love the go kart feel now...:-)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2666.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2663.jpg

my Cartown picture from facebook..hehe
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/TakBoJazz.jpg

[lycan]

That is nice family car. I don't think need mod in engine. Congrat

[kkeevviinn]

hey, where can i find the bilstein shock for ge8? how much is it? are u running springs as well?

[takzi]

hi there,

Its a full set coilover from Bilstein.....Model B14 for Jazz

http://www.bilstein.de/en/products/sport-and-threaded-ride-high-adjustable-kits/bilstein-b14.html

http://www.bilstein.de/typo3temp/pics/9662037294.jpg

You can view the following video link.....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAM4Hzqppcw


I ask my friend in Hong Kong to ship it to me after knowing that it will probably be very difficult to find a set.:cool: With all the custom and stuff...i got mine for about $1300

[TypeG]

front looks good but the rear seems too high....

[takzi]

front looks good but the rear seems too high....

Its at the lowest setting both front and rear.....

dont want to go for 17..as i still want to keep the 16 on it...:-)...so..maybe it needs more ride to soften the springs abit (only did 70km after installation so far)...but i doubt it will make a huge difference...:-)

[patsdc2]

I've seen that video clip somewhere. Has the comfort of the ride been affected?

[takzi]

We used to drive a Smart Fortwo coupe, so i am used to the bumpy ride.

This aint that bad compare to the Fortwo, and of coz it will be stiffer from the OEM setting, but Bilstein is smart enought to find a balanced setting for comfort and handling....

Now, i have greater confidence driving in wet as well as during hard cornering (also thanks to the new tire)....

[lycan]

Any one try with eibach pro kit spring with koni shock absorber? I heard that is good for handling for EG. I think will work for jazz too>

[STTICH]

nice ride, looking clean! =)

[TypeG]

they are more to comfort and handling then look coz they look kinda weird with the rear sitting so high

[UNLS1]

maybe its just me but the rims look smaller than the factory ones! I know they are 16" but the factory ones look bigger imo

[takzi]

Just realised that there is a slight incline at my driveway.......which may have resulted in that confused pic above.....

how about this one..flat on the ground....still ...they wont be very close to the wheel arch..but it does provide a great deal of stability thru corners.....i kinda like this setting as sometimes i will have a full house sitting at the back..and this little height does allow me to take on some extra loadings...:-)

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2765.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2759.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2755.jpg

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j265/jpmontoya2/Our%20Car/DSC_2751.jpg

[TypeG]

maybe its just me but the rims look smaller than the factory ones! I know they are 16" but the factory ones look bigger imo

agree!!!

[Rbidds]

Hi Takzi,

It's been a little while now - how are the B14's going? Happy with the ride/handling? I'm thinking of putting B14's on mine. Many thanks for posting the photos too - I was concerned that they'd make the car too low (I have lots of driveways to negotiate) but it looks fine.

cheers,

rbidds