E85 M- views please on suspension
- Thread starter bigwinn
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Sachs shocks aren't available anymore. The nearest is a Billstein B6 kit. The Sachs shocks are gas and they leak they aren't very reliable. Not just milage its age. The shocks on mine are the only thing with surface rust.
This is the reason the springs snap because they are taking the majority of the impact when the shocks are done.
Having had one when they were newer and now a 20 year old one with 80k I can def tell mine are done. Im going to replace with B6 shocks and keep the original springs for the same ride height. All my springs are new.
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
About £700
This is the reason the springs snap because they are taking the majority of the impact when the shocks are done.
Having had one when they were newer and now a 20 year old one with 80k I can def tell mine are done. Im going to replace with B6 shocks and keep the original springs for the same ride height. All my springs are new.
Front Left Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-141662
Front Left Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-141662 Bilstein shocks.co.uk have thousands of Bilstein suspension products listed to purchase with FAST FREE UK DELIVERY
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
Front Right Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-141679
Front Right Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 35-141679 Bilstein shocks.co.uk have thousands of Bilstein suspension products listed to purchase with FAST FREE UK DELIVERY
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-141680
Rear Bilstein B6 - Sport Shock Absorber - 24-141680 Bilstein shocks.co.uk have thousands of Bilstein suspension products listed to purchase with FAST FREE UK DELIVERY
www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk
About £700
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Simple answer is you want to avoid doing that!
Much better idea is to find a good BMW Indy. I've been using an ex-Sytner one for my cars since he opened for business in 2019.
If you ask on here someone may be able to recommend one in your area.
Much better idea is to find a good BMW Indy. I've been using an ex-Sytner one for my cars since he opened for business in 2019.
If you ask on here someone may be able to recommend one in your area.
If helps - i wanted to keep to factory shocks with eibach springs for my Z4MC when looking to refresh the suspension on my 50k miles Z4MC last year. The rears were readily available from factory as per the drivers side front but the NSF was on back order. To my surprise BMW then did another run and both fronts bacame available so definitely worth a check with a dealer.
As regards the ride quality, much better than before. Tbh I’ve done tiny mileage since so unable to give a comprehensive review, but this route worked for me
As regards the ride quality, much better than before. Tbh I’ve done tiny mileage since so unable to give a comprehensive review, but this route worked for me
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this is really useful thanksIf helps - i wanted to keep to factory shocks with eibach springs for my Z4MC when looking to refresh the suspension on my 50k miles Z4MC last year. The rears were readily available from factory as per the drivers side front but the NSF was on back order. To my surprise BMW then did another run and both fronts bacame available so definitely worth a check with a dealer.
As regards the ride quality, much better than before. Tbh I’ve done tiny mileage since so unable to give a comprehensive review, but this route worked for me
can i ask how much you paid and do you get a 10% discount or more from your dealer for parts?
i think best is i try a few different set-ups and take it from there
997.1 clubbie with ceramicsThe rides not compromised the main issue is the spring rates and damper rates don't make any sense. It's like driving a car with 2 different roll centres
Also pork nerd, which GT3 did you have?
