anybody install new shocks on their e46? - Page 2

bren · 12-12-2007, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

Or you recommending them?

That's what I would buy without a doubt.

Jeff_DML · 12-12-2007, 04:45 PM

thanks guys, how about springs, just resuse the oem sport springs?

zach · 12-12-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

thanks guys, how about springs, just resuse the oem sport springs?

When I did my Konis, we put in H&R OE Sport springs. They don't lower the car significantly like the H&R Sports, but have the same spring rates (I think).

As long as you have everything apart, you might as well do the springs.

rumatt · 12-12-2007, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff_DML

thanks guys, how about springs, just resuse the oem sport springs?

What's your goal?

Jeff_DML · 12-12-2007, 05:18 PM

return it back to OEM like ride/handling.

bren · 12-12-2007, 07:59 PM

I seriously doubt there is anything wrong with the OE springs.

Having said that, I'd probably go with the kit from TireRack that includes the FSD dampers and Eibach springs. The Eibach springs would give you a little drop though (on the M3 it's no more than an inch, not sure about the other models.)

Jeff_DML · 12-12-2007, 08:10 PM

this, so the shock relabeled konis?

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...780&perfCode=S

bren · 12-12-2007, 08:23 PM

This: http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...006&perfCode=S

Not sure why it doesn't show up for the wagon...I didn't think they were any different?

Jeff_DML · 12-12-2007, 08:41 PM

hmm...didnt think the setup was different but maybe the rear setup is different in the wagon for load carrying?

I know it doesn't have any auto leveling crap like the 5 series wagon. Rear springs are probably a different rate at least compared to the coupe/sedan.

Jeff_DML · 12-12-2007, 08:42 PM

looks like eibach kit are not inserts for the front which is nice

12-12-2007, 04:45 PM	#12
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	thanks guys, how about springs, just resuse the oem sport springs?

12-12-2007, 05:18 PM	#15
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	return it back to OEM like ride/handling.

12-12-2007, 07:59 PM	#16
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	I seriously doubt there is anything wrong with the OE springs. Having said that, I'd probably go with the kit from TireRack that includes the FSD dampers and Eibach springs. The Eibach springs would give you a little drop though (on the M3 it's no more than an inch, not sure about the other models.)

12-12-2007, 08:10 PM	#17
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	this, so the shock relabeled konis? http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...780&perfCode=S

12-12-2007, 08:23 PM	#18
bren lawn boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: e46m3, f25x3,C5 Z06, C4 Vette, 06 CTD Ram, and a trailer Location: Maryland Posts: 14,029	This: http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...006&perfCode=S Not sure why it doesn't show up for the wagon...I didn't think they were any different?

12-12-2007, 08:41 PM	#19
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	hmm...didnt think the setup was different but maybe the rear setup is different in the wagon for load carrying? I know it doesn't have any auto leveling crap like the 5 series wagon. Rear springs are probably a different rate at least compared to the coupe/sedan.

12-12-2007, 08:42 PM	#20
Jeff_DML Old Fart Join Date: Oct 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: T4R,GTI Location: San Diego Posts: 8,565	looks like eibach kit are not inserts for the front which is nice