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  • Freakshow
    Advanced Member
    • Apr 2013
    • 174

    #1

    Shocks

    I need new shocks for the e30, which ones would you guys choose between these two? I'm trying to restore the factory ride but at the same time improve it a little if possible. I'm not trying to lower the car or get coilovers just yet.

    I am trying to choose between the Bilstein touring class shocks http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...9&autoModClar=

    Or..The Sachs shocks they have on pelican/Rock Auto http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg2.htm#item7


    I kind of want the Bilsteins would they be a good choice to go with?
  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37827

    #2
    Bilstein Touring are great for a car on stock springs.

    If you want to go cheap KYB are great for the price.
    BimmerHeads
    Classic BMW Specialists
    Santa Clarita, CA

    www.BimmerHeads.com

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    • Freakshow
      Advanced Member
      • Apr 2013
      • 174

      #3
      Thanks for the input man i'm going to go with the Bilsteins.

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      • danix
        Advanced Member
        • Jan 2014
        • 151

        #4
        Let us know how you like them, I may do the same.
        1988 325iC SOLD
        1985 524td 49k

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        • Cabriolet
          R3V OG
          • Apr 2010
          • 9620

          #5
          Im a koni man through and though. after having tons of shock types. the Konis are the only ones i use anymore. this guy is offering a good price set. yes they are adjustable from stock springs to coilovers.
          Much wow
          I hate 4 doors

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          • MR 325
            Moderator
            • Oct 2003
            • 37827

            #6
            Originally posted by Cabriolet
            Im a koni man through and though. after having tons of shock types. the Konis are the only ones i use anymore. this guy is offering a good price set. yes they are adjustable from stock springs to coilovers.
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=309732
            I really don't see a need for $600 shocks on a car with stock springs.
            BimmerHeads
            Classic BMW Specialists
            Santa Clarita, CA

            www.BimmerHeads.com

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            • Cabriolet
              R3V OG
              • Apr 2010
              • 9620

              #7
              Originally posted by MR 325
              I really don't see a need for $600 shocks on a car with stock springs.
              Originally posted by Freakshow
              I'm not trying to lower the car or get coilovers just yet.
              Matt, this lead me to believe that he may want to drop to like sport springs or something lower in the future. so, why replace shocks again? - was my thinking.


              but then again if the OP will keep is stock forever, just get the cheap KYBs and call it a day.
              Much wow
              I hate 4 doors

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              • Freakshow
                Advanced Member
                • Apr 2013
                • 174

                #8
                Thanks for the help guys. I plan on keeping it stock for a while, Konis are nice but are out of my price range.

                Planing on getting coilovers from CAtuned in the future. Need to replace my 20+ year old shocks asap.

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                • Cabriolet
                  R3V OG
                  • Apr 2010
                  • 9620

                  #9


                  call that guy and get the shocks. $160 will fix your issue for as long as you need.

                  "Used Bilstien Touring Shocks Used - $160"
                  Much wow
                  I hate 4 doors

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