E30 shock absorber replcement

[francis david]

Hai all the sifu,i am having problem with my front and rear absorber system. I don't know when the previous owner last replace it. I have own the car for the last 1 year. The absorber are weak now especially when carrying passengers. Check around spare part shops and they suggested various brands. As far as i understand the original system was using bilstein but very expensive. I am not sure which to choose. I am planning to replace all four sets to have a better ride. Will appreciate if anyone can suggest a reliable and suitable brand as replacement. Thank you

 

[bazet]

can try PRS Ekuine Park for custom absorber. Have to google it

 

[tamade7]

Try this http://titanshocks.com/index.html

 

[A2B Imports]

I've heard Bilstein Sports are the best, before coil-overs.

 

[Jules]

Original OEM is surely not Bilstein. I think its Boge.

You can choose Boge, Bilstein Black......if you want some thing less exotic, but if you wants sports - Bilstein Yellow are the way to go. Konis are another choice although i think not as good as the Bilstein.

In end, you know best what your car is for.....comfort or racer wanna be. Choose accordingly to suit your needs n budget.

 

[francis david]

dear sifus,

thank you for the suggestions. i have contacted Titan and also another supplier for boge and bilstein. waiting for a fovarable reply.

thank you

 

[evilnickwong]

I've just changed to Bilstein B8s on my E30 recently. Certainly no complaints, they are MUCH better compared to the Bilstein B4s I had previously.

 

[bartsanz]

i'm currently using my own custom made adjustable shock absorber (hi lo, soft hard) due to ready stock absorber market prices quite expensive.. and then cannot be service too..

 

[Russell1]

bumb ubm!

 

[mizhan]

B8 is good, but can make you poor. B4 altho softer is value for money on a daily driver.

 

[gOdspEed]

B8 is good, but can make you poor. B4 altho softer is value for money on a daily driver.

i concur.....
now i'm on boge turbo and it is okay for a mild driver with a very humble ride like me however i believe it also can accommodate those not so "young & dangerous" driver with their pseudo supersonic rides.... cheers!