iX Bilstein HD.. the ones for going lower?

[JGood]

If someone could point me to a cheaper place for a pair I would be very happy.

I'd be happy with that price. Actually, I'd verify that they are indeed the correct Bilstein iX HD's, part number 34-002513. My wholesale account price is $118/each, and your link says $111. And that link says 'NLA', actually. If the order does go through, I'd be surprised if an actual set of Bilstein HD's show up at your door, especially for $222 shipped.

[Link]

The ones Im thinking to order are at the bottom of this page. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...le-shocks.aspx

[Link]

These are what people use? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-25...1987-1991.aspx Can someone please confirm this. It does not match your part number JGood but it is an iX HD shock insert..

[ak-]

These are what people use? http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-25...1987-1991.aspx Can someone please confirm this. It does not match your part number JGood but it is an iX HD shock insert..

Bilstein Heavy Duty Front Strut Insert - E30 325iX 1987-1991

This Bilstein HD Front shock fits the following BMWs:
1987-1991 E30 325ix

yes

[Link]

Here is an OE replica of the ix hd http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bils...ix-oem-110-336

I could save $100.. and get these revalved at a later time.

[ak-]

Here is an OE replica of the ix hd http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bils...ix-oem-110-336

I could save $100.. and get these revalved at a later time.

Sounds like something I'd say I'd do then wouldn't, lol.
Maybe call Bilstein HQ and ask to purchase re-valved ones from the start?

[Link]

Thatd be the smartest thing to do, but neither budget or time friendly for me. I think I am going with the cheaper (correct) ones tomorrow morning if noone chimes in to say they wont work.

[ak-]

The sachs OEM ones?
I hope you don't plan on going anything over the rate of 300 for your springs or it's going to be Cadillac bounce city.

[ScHpAnKy]

Sounds like something I'd say I'd do then wouldn't, lol.
Maybe call Bilstein HQ and ask to purchase re-valved ones from the start?

I would do this

I thought g60 corrado bilstiens were the best choice for the front. Idk about the rear currently researching the same thing.

how would this work? corrados I thought were an entire strut setup instead of inserts.

[Wishno87]

From what I remember its the vr6 that has the strut as one piece.

[Northern]

the ix HD's are about half the rates of the RWD Sports.

I call bullshit. There is no way that the rwd sport/hd are one strength, and the ix hd's for a slightly heavier car are halved.

Honestly if you arent getting custom valving, konis, or something expensive, then get thr billy sport/hd

[JGood]

I call bullshit. There is no way that the rwd sport/hd are one strength, and the ix hd's for a slightly heavier car are halved.

Honestly if you arent getting custom valving, konis, or something expensive, then get thr billy sport/hd

Lol, you're right, Bilstein publishes false specs for their products.


BMW 325I HD FRONT
COLL/EXT: 530.0/618.0
REB/COM: 2320/800

BMW 325I SPORT FRONT
COLL/EXT: 515.0/597.5
REB/COM: 2330/755


BMW 325IX 4WD F
COLL/EXT: 438.5/511.0
REB/COM: 1365/465

[JGood]

It does not match your part number JGood but it is an iX HD shock insert..

34-002513 supercedes P36-0251

Same basic insert, probably some slight internal differences. Unless Turner stocks them and has the P36-0251 on the shelf, they likely be sending you the 34-002513 anyway

[ak-]

BMW 325I HD FRONT
COLL/EXT: 530.0/618.0
REB/COM: 2320/800

BMW 325I SPORT FRONT
COLL/EXT: 515.0/597.5
REB/COM: 2330/755


BMW 325IX 4WD F
COLL/EXT: 438.5/511.0
REB/COM: 1365/465

Mind explaining what the numbers mean for me please?
Also COLL/EXT? I'm guessing the bottom is rebound and compression.

[JGood]

Mind explaining what the numbers mean for me please?
Also COLL/EXT? I'm guessing the bottom is rebound and compression.

Collapsed length / extended length (measured in mm)
Rebound / compression (measured in newtons at .52 m/s)