Bilsteins for BMW newbie questions

[Zephyr]

Alright i'm planning to buy some new bilstein shocks cuz i have pretty blown shocks now. since im a newbie to all this still i was shopping on bavarian auto sports's website and it says it needs "Please note: * must re-use lower spring perch " and it only says this for the front set, not the rear.

can anyone enlighten me on all this, im kinda lost and yes i searched before making this thread.

[Zephyr]

also what r some good lowering springs for a bmw as well

[Weapon_R]

The perch is already on your vehicle. When you purchase and install them, they ask that you use the factory perches.

Btw - great choice for shocks!

[three.eighteen.]

what do you want out of your springs?

[Kaos]

KONI's hands down, I got my rears put in the other day.
The ride is soo much better.

[Zephyr]

but koni's only m ake it for the E36 i need it for the E39... iono i just want shocks to get rid of my terirble body roll and improve ride comfort

[three.eighteen.]

well if youre gonna get bilstein shocks, they make matched spring and shock combinations...and they are definetly top notch suspensions

[2m0a0x2]

Originally posted by Kaos
KONI's hands down, I got my rears put in the other day.
The ride is soo much better.

Hey kaos, i always see you around like the NE......you know like 36th st or something...everytime i head up there just about I see your car.....i dunno why i said that, just saying

[Kaos]

I think I seen you in Macleod Trail the other day.

If it wasnt you, you still got a pimpin car.
I wish I had an M3 =)

[2m0a0x2]

Originally posted by Kaos
I think I seen you in Macleod Trail the other day.

If it wasnt you, you still got a pimpin car.
I wish I had an M3 =)

well you've got beautiful CH's

[N'Syncro]

Originally posted by Zephyr
also what r some good lowering springs for a bmw as well

H&R's, Eibach's or Apex... The model (sport vs. race) will depend on how stiff / low of a ride you want.


...And Koni makes shocks/struts for E39's. They have 2 different listings, depending on the model of your E39.

[Euro_Trash]

H&R's FK's arent too bad either

[Henry80]

I'm ridin' the Bilstein Sport Shocks with Eibach Prokit Spings and there's no complaints here

Just a thought...Good luck on your purchase