E30 Shock Option Thread

[moatilliatta]

Subscribed. Probably doing IX struts on the e34.

[e30F]

bookmarked. Thanks for the info!

[johnwoo]

any reviews on how the ix front strut inserts install whats needed and how they perform with shortened gc housings?

[MR_SAZ]

koni sedan Touring IX FRONT part# 8641-1144Sport

[MR_SAZ]

guys why havent 325iX shocks been listed??!??!?!?!? they are shorter and work!!! like OMG!!!! bilstein part number P36-0251 im going to look up koni now for a listing

[mr.vang]

neuspeed.com for G60's

i already order a pair of IX front HD on bavauto..

[Moto-Mucci]

neuspeed.com for G60's

[mr.vang]

nvm got it..

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=21691966

[mr.vang]

can anybody confirm the IX insert is shorter?

[mr.vang]

anybody know where i can get G60 sport shock?

[mo diesil]

Part #: P36-0251 on the hd's for IX

[richardb]

Bump.

[acolella76]

Has anybody mentioned iX inserts? They're shorter than stock inserts, a few guys I know have them. I vote this thread be stickied

[richardb]

The IRS I'm thinking would be better because the e30 uses independent trailing arms. The e30 shouldn't be using shocks made for a solid rear axle (mustang shocks tck sells) but instead a stiffer IRS type shock. No? TCk recommends 500lb rear springs with these shocks. Now what is the effective wheel rate?

If the IRS shock is stiffer and bolts on, spring rates over a wimpy 500# should be usable, in the 600-700's.

[Philo]

Has anyone compared the IRS vs non-IRS mustang shocks? Apparently the IRS are much stiffer (a good thing?!)

It would depend on the weight load and rebound rate they are designed for. IRS dampers are generally stiffer because they do not work in unison, as the non-IRS dampers do.