Changing Absorbers Advice

[jeffreychung]

Hi all, my e46 both front and back absorbers died .. Should i change to stock standard or adjustable ? Brand for adjustable and the rough price would be appriciated, cuz i dont know much about the absorbers ..Thanks

 

[henry phoong]

Try "TITAN" in pandan indah...

 

[jeffreychung]

stock vs adjustable .. may i know the difference ??
sifu pls let me know

 

[SilverBullet]

stock vs adjustable .. may i know the difference ??
sifu pls let me know

stock = well..ur just stuck with stock..if wanna use stock i recommend get M-Sport suspension..
adjustables = got fully & semi adjustables..fully u can set ur stiffness level and height..semi only can adjust stiffness but not height (or vice versa?)..also some only allow to adjust front sets only..more expensive ones can adjust both front & rear, stiffness & height..recommend to get KW

if got budget better go for adjustables / coilovers..can tune it to suit ur comfort + performance level..else go with the normal Bilstein + Eibach combo..or H&R etc..

i'm not a sifu..but just would like to share my knowledge n little experience.. happy hunting..

 

[EtEE]

stock = well..ur just stuck with stock..if wanna use stock i recommend get M-Sport suspension..
adjustables = got fully & semi adjustables..fully u can set ur stiffness level and height..semi only can adjust stiffness but not height (or vice versa?)..also some only allow to adjust front sets only..more expensive ones can adjust both front & rear, stiffness & height..recommend to get KW

if got budget better go for adjustables / coilovers..can tune it to suit ur comfort + performance level..else go with the normal Bilstein + Eibach combo..or H&R etc..

i'm not a sifu..but just would like to share my knowledge n little experience.. happy hunting..

Hi, I have an e46 325i ori Msport and its due for absorber change. Do you know what's the ori absorber brand that compliments with msport suspension

 

[dvng]

Hi, I have an e46 325i ori Msport and its due for absorber change. Do you know what's the ori absorber brand that compliments with msport suspension

SACHS Advantage

 

[EtEE]

SACHS Advantage

Thanks, any idea where to buy and price?

 

[zul_cessna]

Hi All, want to ask is 318i and 320i (6 potters) using the same absorber ? msport absorber

 

[dvng]

the msport absorber only comes with the offocial msport version of the car series. The 4 potter may have different abs than the 6 potter due to the difference in front end weight.

 

[zul_cessna]

the msport absorber only comes with the offocial msport version of the car series. The 4 potter may have different abs than the 6 potter due to the difference in front end weight.

That's meant 4 potters absorber cant use in 6 potters car ? or are they using same absorber but different spring ? need to change my absorber, some shop say using same absorber.

 

[dvng]

nope they are different. the damping is different. if you use the 4 potter abs on the 6 potter, the front end is gonna sit lower with different sag. your abs won't last as the seal will go bust due to the extra dynamic forces from a heavier unsprung weight.

 

[Fireuz]

Just want to share the experience about changing the absorber sets. My first thought of mind when have to change this is "How Much It will Cost me??"...

Due to fund constraining, so I've got only few brand and type of absorber that I can choose.
So, I go for this: http://www.bmwclubmalaysia.com/forums/showthread.php?38077-E46-328i-Queen-of-Quicksilver.../page3

Hopefully this review will help you to make the decision.

 

[Alex5522]

That's meant 4 potters absorber cant use in 6 potters car ? or are they using same absorber but different spring ? need to change my absorber, some shop say using same absorber.

Bro the abs 4 potters and 6 are different mine car was same as yours Jpn spec 6 potter right?
I get mine from BA brand SACHS $315/PC last Jun/10.

 

[kayzhen911]

go for BC Racing
3000

 

[ansonsoo]

go for BC Racing
3000

What is BC Racing 3000 ?

 

[rg470]

Just changed my 4 absorbers and mounting to BOGE by ZF. Cost me RM1.7k. E46 318i

 

[turbology]

your absorber won't last as the seal will go bust due to the extra dynamic forces from a heavier unsprung weight.

I believe you mean sprung weight.

unsprung weight only comes from rims,tires,brake pads, brake disc, and etc.
since nothing has change, unsprung weight should remain the same.

But due to springs, and absorbers are different, your car is sitting lower, which going to transfer weight to front (or rear).
This alter the travel distance/speed for the absorber and springs(up and down), which will shorten your life for your absorber.

Cheers