Standard Z4MC Discs & Shockers

Gazza51 · Post by **Gazza51** » Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:58 pm

Harry Fairbairn were good for me too

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm

R60BBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:47 pm OEM equivalent Bilsteins are not better than stock.

On what metric do you base that statement exactly?

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:14 am

TomK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm
R60BBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:47 pm OEM equivalent Bilsteins are not better than stock.
On what metric do you base that statement exactly?

Bespoke engineering and testing.

Not to mention it will be easier to move the car on if it’s on OEM suspension.

I suggest you sit in a car with brand new M suspension vs one with OE equivalent Bilstein/aftermarket suspension to discover for yourself.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:16 am

Gwest44 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:11 pm Harry Fairbairn prices bring total down to £1,700:

Front Discs EACH: £142.80

Rear Discs EACH: £95.40

Front Struts EACH: £250.00

Rear Struts EACH: £154.50

Front Springs EACH: £105.80

Rear Springs EACH: £106.10

Didn’t even know about these guys!

Cheers!

Argenta · Post by **Argenta** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:43 am

TomK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm
R60BBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:47 pm OEM equivalent Bilsteins are not better than stock.
On what metric do you base that statement exactly?

I second that, the Bilstein replacements in question are better

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:50 am

Argenta wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:43 am
TomK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm
R60BBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:47 pm OEM equivalent Bilsteins are not better than stock.
On what metric do you base that statement exactly?

I second that, the Bilstein replacements in question are better

Did you compare Bilstein to old Sachs suspension or brand new though?

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:09 am

R60BBA wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:14 am
TomK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm
R60BBA wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 7:47 pm OEM equivalent Bilsteins are not better than stock.
On what metric do you base that statement exactly?
Bespoke engineering and testing.

Not to mention it will be easier to move the car on if it’s on OEM suspension.

I suggest you sit in a car with brand new M suspension vs one with OE equivalent Bilstein/aftermarket suspension to discover for yourself.

Oh right, just your opinion then, no actual facts to back up your statement, how surprising.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 11:11 am

TomK wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 10:09 am
R60BBA wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:14 am
TomK wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:06 pm On what metric do you base that statement exactly?
Bespoke engineering and testing.

Not to mention it will be easier to move the car on if it’s on OEM suspension.

I suggest you sit in a car with brand new M suspension vs one with OE equivalent Bilstein/aftermarket suspension to discover for yourself.
Oh right, just your opinion then, no actual facts to back up your statement, how surprising.

This a forum of course it’s my opinion

Bilstein shocks are stiffer than Sachs - fact.

Car will be easier to sell with a refreshed OEM set-up as opposed to an aftermarket - fact.

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Sat Mar 16, 2019 4:57 pm

The only 'fact' I can see here is that stiffer/softer does not equal better/worse.

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:28 pm

All sorted just pushed the button on the following - all prices include VAT & delivery:

OEM discs & pads (front & back) from Harry Fairbairn - £610
BC Coilover kit from Corby Motorsport - £725

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:39 pm

I have the best of both worlds in the PSS10/B16 kit.

I can have it rock hard for the track, and soft for the road. Even the hard setting isn’t as fidgety & unbalanced as brand new OEM kit.

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:39 pm

R60BBA wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2019 2:16 am
Gwest44 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 8:11 pm Harry Fairbairn prices bring total down to £1,700:

Front Discs EACH: £142.80

Rear Discs EACH: £95.40

Front Struts EACH: £250.00

Rear Struts EACH: £154.50

Front Springs EACH: £105.80

Rear Springs EACH: £106.10
Didn’t even know about these guys!

Cheers!

Attilio · Post by **Attilio** » Tue Mar 19, 2019 4:40 pm

Gwest44 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 19, 2019 12:28 pm All sorted just pushed the button on the following - all prices include VAT & delivery:

OEM discs & pads (front & back) from Harry Fairbairn - £610
BC Coilover kit from Corby Motorsport - £725

Enjoy!
Glad we could be of help

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:31 am

Bing wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:50 am Are you doing all the bushes as well ?

Just wanted to come back to you regarding this question now I have purchased the BC Coilover kit - when I spoke to BC racing they indicated there was nothing more I needed to purchase to swap-out the standard set-up.

Should I still be looking to purchase the replacement bushes or are they only required with the Bilstein kit - excuse my ignorance here just want to make sure I have everything required before I book the car in for fitting?

mmm-five · Post by **mmm-five** » Wed Mar 20, 2019 11:33 am

I’d be putting new spring pads/top mounts on, as they’ll be past their best too.

I’d also be checking the condition of suspension/steering/roll bar bushes whilst I was in there.

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