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Greetings all,

Looking at upgrading the shocks & springs on my car - Z3 1.9, now riding on 225/45/17s.

How am I going to know what's best for my car - given each shop has a different suggestion?

So far I struggling between Bilstein vs Koni shocks, and Eibach vs HR springs - I've even had one place say Koni do springs as well, which I wasn't aware of...

For street driving, and the very occasional track day - i'm assuming there is going to be little difference in the different brands, right?

Btw, I'm not out to lower the crap out of my car or anything.

R
Reply to
Rick Hunter
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It depends on which Konis and Bilsteins. They both make very good shocks. All Konis are adjustable but not Bilsteins (except for higher models)

For the springs, HR & Eibach are both very good. I personally like Eibach a little bit more coz' it's easier to install (!)

If $$$ is not a problem, you can go for the PSS9 Bilstein adjustable coilovers, it seems quite popular on the m3s and is very well commented.

I have koni shocks and eibach springs in my e46 and cannot be happier with them.

B

Reply to
Brian Lam

Oh sorry, did I missed KONI's FSD? They are not adjustable btw.

Reply to
Brian Lam

Why are Eibachs easier than H&Rs?

I've heard but don't know from personal experience that H&Rs are a generally stiffer and lower than the eibachs.

If you don't want to lower at all I think some make upgraded springs of a stock height. Boge might.

I've been very happy with my Eibachs.

Reply to
adder1969

Though H&R lowers a little bit more than Eibach, the Eibach rears are shorter in heights and thus easier to push them in. At least for E46s.

B

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Brian Lam

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