Hello Bros,Been aeon since i last posted here. Usual la, come here to cry for help...Ok,Got a e34 sometime ago, suspected cut spring (no space bet wheel&arch), but new shocks. so happily driving away la. Now its time to change the shocks&springs, it's got so bad, that other things are falling apart because of the bloody suspensions.Since I'm a very young man (just shush and let me pretend la) caught in this cut throat world of inflations and lousy spending power, I'm going back to all original, original shocks and springs...till the day where I can land my butt on a chair, get up, and look at where I'm sitting and see crisp RM100 notes....Since I suspect everything about the shocks are bust, I need an idea what are the things that I might be looking at to change. I've changed the thrust, control and steering arms before and that vertical thingy that has two ball joints at each end "pointing" different directions (what's it called, i can't recall now, there goes my young man BS). BUT, i won't be too suprised (heartbroken definitely, maybe even suicidal) if I had to change them.I can get the original springs fr the cut shop with no prob, at least that was last time la. fingers crossed I'll be able to source it with lil effort, again.I would also appreciate feedback whether I should get the parts myself fr AB or let my mech have a look at it first then let them order? Either option has it pros and cons la. any cheaper places? Think cheap and good. Just let me bask in my naivity la, good things can still come cheap
. comparatively speaking la.What I would really appreciate feedback is:1. What are the things I shld expect when changing the shocks (e.g. mounts, upper and lower spring pads, shaft protection tubes, and compression absorbers)2. Shld I get all these by myself first for added cost savings or leave everything to the mech3. I go to two mech, one in USJ1 and one in TAR, Cheras, regulars shld now which one I'm talking about, which one would be a better bet in terms of value for money and experties, i'm deciding between these two, and so far TAR has not dissapoint me yet? I'm in no way free plugging for anyone, and i'm not sure how talking bout one ws and another is looked upon in this forum, but i'll appreciate ANY feedback. heck, even if you can recommend one who's can give me value for money or/and knows his stuff about BMW suspensions by all means, i'm all ears....Warmest Regards