Struts/Shocks

SCA · 02-19-2013, 06:03 PM

I know that mileage typically plays a factor when it comes to replacement, but what about low mileage vehicles? Does age come into play then?

FC · 02-19-2013, 06:23 PM

From what I've heard, it depends on the car, the design of the shock, and the kind of use/roads.

I thought it was pretty standard that 3er shocks were only good for 40-60k miles. By the time my ZHP hit 60k, it was starting to be noticeable that they would need replacement soon. I'm sure a back to back drive with a new car would have made it extremely obvious they were worn. On my 190E, they were known to be good for 100k+.

wdc330i · 02-19-2013, 06:55 PM

I think my M3's were starting to go at 38k. Bad city roads, big wheels, an low-profile tires.

SCA · 02-19-2013, 07:34 PM

Thanks guys!

I asked because the rear of the E90 appears to be sitting lower. It has just happened within the last few weeks.

John V · 02-19-2013, 07:54 PM

Not likely to do with the shocks. The shocks don't provide much contribution to the ride height of the vehicle.

FC · 02-20-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Not likely to do with the shocks. The shocks don't provide much contribution to the ride height of the vehicle.

Except of course for air suspensions, but that's a different animal altogether.

SCA · 02-20-2013, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John V

Not likely to do with the shocks. The shocks don't provide much contribution to the ride height of the vehicle.

John V · 02-21-2013, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I don't get it.

wdc330i · 02-21-2013, 08:57 AM

Flat spots on the tires from being parked so long?

Theo · 02-21-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

Dead bodies in the trunk?

02-19-2013, 06:03 PM	#1
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,046	Struts/Shocks I know that mileage typically plays a factor when it comes to replacement, but what about low mileage vehicles? Does age come into play then?

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02-19-2013, 06:23 PM	#2
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,263	From what I've heard, it depends on the car, the design of the shock, and the kind of use/roads. I thought it was pretty standard that 3er shocks were only good for 40-60k miles. By the time my ZHP hit 60k, it was starting to be noticeable that they would need replacement soon. I'm sure a back to back drive with a new car would have made it extremely obvious they were worn. On my 190E, they were known to be good for 100k+.

02-19-2013, 06:55 PM	#3
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	I think my M3's were starting to go at 38k. Bad city roads, big wheels, an low-profile tires.

02-19-2013, 07:34 PM	#4
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,046	Thanks guys! I asked because the rear of the E90 appears to be sitting lower. It has just happened within the last few weeks.

02-19-2013, 07:54 PM	#5
John V No more BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Ram, MS3, CX-5, RX-8 Location: Glenwood, MD Posts: 14,753	Not likely to do with the shocks. The shocks don't provide much contribution to the ride height of the vehicle.

02-21-2013, 08:57 AM	#9
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	Flat spots on the tires from being parked so long?