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03-30-2020, 03:44 PM | #1 |
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Coilover Kits Fit BMW Z4 (E85) 2003-2008 Convertible Adj. Height Shock Absorbers https://ebay.us/bLFkht
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Start with the Suspension sub-forum, much of this has been discussed ad nauseam
https://www.zpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=116 If you're looking for the basics hard to go wrong with Koni , Bilstein or the like. An eBay no-name kit will get the aesthetics done but is likely to be a worse ride than stock and you'll be looking to upgrade - pay now or pay later. |
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I put Bilstein B6's on my first Z4MC at about 42k miles. Fantastic upgrade from stock, pairs perfectly with the stock springs. Will do the same to my current car at around 50k when the time comes, as well as refreshing the FCABs and RTABs at the same time.
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JC8HGFV..._RvSGEbTTT600N found these on amazon for the rear, the front options are decidedly less clear, I'm just looking for stock or slightly better , which on a vehicle that has 125K and is still rides on the OEM shocks and struts that came with the car, I'm pretty sure wrapping bungee cords around the strut tower would be an improvement at this point. but i 'm not looking to throw stupid money down on some KW v3's , and although they are pretty, @$2500 , that $500 more than i paid for the car. so yeah, there that.. |
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125k and still on the stock dampers? Oh my. You're gonna think you got a new car. Definitely do the FCABs and RTABs at the same time.
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BMW Comprehensive Bushing Kit - Lemforder E46BUSHL https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...caAmZsEALw_wcB or this mid range $50 kit? BMW Trailing Arm Bushing Kit - 33326770817KIT https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...AaAmoCEALw_wcB or is the RTABs them self enough? Pair Set of 2 Rear Lower Forward Trailing Arm Bushings Lemforder For BMW E46 E85 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085PPGH12..._l9bHEbVV72755 The front dampers I actually order were Bilstein 35-124115 Monotube Strut Assembly, Front, Left & Right, 36mm The rears are Bilstein B6 Rear Shock Set For 2003-2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Thank for the heads up Brother |
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^^ Good question. I'm not savvy enough to offer advice on which way to go there. I'm sure someone else will chime in.
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I bought the mid range one
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