12-12-2007, 09:15 PM | #21 |
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There are no inserts used in the E46. All of them are complete strut assemblies.
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12-12-2007, 09:16 PM | #22 | |
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12-13-2007, 01:31 AM | #23 |
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How do you know when it is time to change the springs/shocks??
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12-13-2007, 02:27 AM | #24 | |
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12-13-2007, 12:35 PM | #25 |
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terry, nice looking wagon, good taste in exterior color
dont know for sure, car seems "floaty" nowadays if that makes sense, not as button downed as I remeber it. So I am thinking the shocks are not doing their job as well anymore, more just sitting on the springs |
12-13-2007, 01:04 PM | #26 |
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12-13-2007, 02:35 PM | #27 |
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Last I checked the best RSMs are the Rogue Engineering ones.
We have the Bilsteins on the Roadster with H&R Sport Springs. The ride is NOT OEM like, but the handling is pretty good. I put SA Konis on the M3 at first, with stock springs, and it was nice. As for when are shocks needed, on a E46 M3 by about 12 - 15K miles. On non-Ms, I would still say if you have 85K they are shot. If you want a super street and track setup, the TC Kline is great.
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12-13-2007, 03:44 PM | #28 |
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If you search Koni FSD over at Bimmerfest, you'll read a pretty good review one member put up after installing them on his E46.
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12-13-2007, 07:13 PM | #29 |
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Thanks! More at http://www.tmk.com/bmw
Remember that a lot of the suggestions in this thread aren't available for the wagon. Even fewer if it is an AWD wagon. |
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