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Bilstein or OEM M-Sport Suspension

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Bilstein or OEM M-Sport Suspension

Post by R60BBA » Sat May 19, 2018 1:52 pm

This morning I put my car in the garage for a quick inspection as it has been making a squeaking noise for the past month or so.

The verdict: I need new dampers, springs, bushes and mounts.

I currently have the original M-Sport suspension on the car but am thinking of replacing it with a Bilstein kit.

I have no interest in lowering the car as am happy with the current ride height; which brings me onto my question:

Which Bilstein dampers and springs do I need? Or should I just stick with OEM M-Sport from the stealer?
Current: 2002 E46 M3
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Gone: 2007 Z4 E86 3.0Si Sport
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Bilstein or OEM M-Sport Suspension

Post by Scooba_Steve » Sat May 19, 2018 3:12 pm

Don't buy OE springs, they are more expensive and also snap happy.
Believe a could of brands do standard height springs, suplex etc. B4 shocks match fine but availability may be an issue. Sachs may be an option?
3.0si Sport: F10 Illuminated ZHP, Retrofit Cruise, OE Stubby, Gaptech RCH+, Kenwood BT73DAB + Handsfree, HIDs, LED Sidelights, OE LED Number Plate Lights, Custom LED strip bootlight.

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Bilstein or OEM M-Sport Suspension

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