z4 coupe lowering on stock struts

[jaykay192]

Hi all,
I know this is an old subject, but I would like to clarify about using lowering springs (eibach pro springs) on stock struts non m suspension. I am hearing that is will knacker my shocks in a couple of thousand miles, is this correct?

 

[Roundozo]

How many miles is your car on? The shocks could already be on their way out so might make sense to replace anyway?

 

[jaykay192]

Hi Roundozo,
Its only done 24,000

 

[Roundozo]

Ok, that is low mileage indeed. I'm not sure in all honesty. Obviously the se suspension has more movements but I don't know how it would react with shorter, stiffer springs.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

It won't wear them out that quickly. Just because you have low miles doesn't necessarily mean the shocks will still be in the best condition, they may have had a hard life.

If you plan on keeping and have the money then it's certainly worth going down the B12 route, buy once - cry once, especially if you're not doing the work yourself. BC coilovers are also worth a look.
If you don't want to do that then putting the springs on OE shocks will be fine.

 

[Vanne]

Yep, they will be knackered before long if you go lowering springs with stock struts.

 

[jaykay192]

How long do you think they will last, 10k or 20k?

 

[Yorkie Z]

It's will be fine. Lowered my last Z and two years later it was still going strong. Have lowered the M and that's fine also.

 

[jaykay192]

Thanks, I bit the bullet and got it booked in tomorrow, as I've got a broken rear spring.

 

[no fit state]

Got mine lowered on standard shocks and all is good. Think I've only ever once changed the shocks while fitting lowering springs. Never once had any problems.