E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by rebel.ranter
Bottom lime is whatever you put in now (assuming its a reputable brand) it will be far superior to the 12 year old item it is replacing.
Worth reading this:
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?1267863-Definition-of-e39-sport-package-vs-M-packages
Agreed, 100%.
After having put different springs and shocks on many cars over the years and never being happy despite the assurances and recommendations on the internet I'm now a firm believer in oem suspension.
E39 M Sport II suspension
Just on this, bavauto confirmed they'll ship to Ireland but at $200 per pair. The shocks are only $460 for all for from them so. $400 more for shipping seems dear
RE: E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by JohnH
Just on this, bavauto confirmed they'll ship to Ireland but at $200 per pair. The shocks are only $460 for all for from them so. $400 more for shipping seems dear
I would just go with a Bilstien B12 kit if it was me. No point in sticking with OEM when theres better parts available for less €€€.
Do BMW not sell these under the Valueline dicosunted parts for older cars??
E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by DoktorB
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Originally Posted by JohnH
Just on this, bavauto confirmed they'll ship to Ireland but at $200 per pair. The shocks are only $460 for all for from them so. $400 more for shipping seems dear
I would just go with a Bilstien B12 kit if it was me. No point in sticking with OEM when theres better parts available for less €€€.
Do BMW not sell these under the Valueline dicosunted parts for older cars??
I must look into the B12 kit, thanks. Have you tried it yourself? Id be interested in any real world opinions. I'm not sure if they do offer then under the Valueline but I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip.
RE: E39 M Sport II suspension
No shocks under valueline i asked them a while ago
RE: E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by JohnH
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Originally Posted by DoktorB
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Originally Posted by JohnH
Just on this, bavauto confirmed they'll ship to Ireland but at $200 per pair. The shocks are only $460 for all for from them so. $400 more for shipping seems dear
I would just go with a Bilstien B12 kit if it was me. No point in sticking with OEM when theres better parts available for less €€€.
Do BMW not sell these under the Valueline dicosunted parts for older cars??
I must look into the B12 kit, thanks. Have you tried it yourself? Id be interested in any real world opinions. I'm not sure if they do offer then under the Valueline but I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip.
I have a B12 kit on my M3 but it has moved about 500m since I fitted them. So I mightnt be able to give the most informed opinion. But my driveway is pretty bumpy and it feels fine on that if that helps. :hehe!:
Know of a good few OEM fanatics that have fitted them to E36 M3's when thier fanaticism wained when they were given the quote for new shocks from the main dealer - never heard a complaint from them after fitting the B12 kit.
E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by DoktorB
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Originally Posted by JohnH
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Originally Posted by DoktorB
Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
Just on this, bavauto confirmed they'll ship to Ireland but at $200 per pair. The shocks are only $460 for all for from them so. $400 more for shipping seems dear
I would just go with a Bilstien B12 kit if it was me. No point in sticking with OEM when theres better parts available for less €€€.
Do BMW not sell these under the Valueline dicosunted parts for older cars??
I must look into the B12 kit, thanks. Have you tried it yourself? Id be interested in any real world opinions. I'm not sure if they do offer then under the Valueline but I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip.
I have a B12 kit on my M3 but it has moved about 500m since I fitted them. So I mightnt be able to give the most informed opinion. But my driveway is pretty bumpy and it feels fine on that if that helps. :hehe!:
Know of a good few OEM fanatics that have fitted them to E36 M3's when thier fanaticism wained when they were given the quote for new shocks from the main dealer - never heard a complaint from them after fitting the B12 kit.
Thanks.
About half of my commute is on an old concrete road that'll expose the flaws in any suspension set up. The same road made the back of the e92 bounce up and down when it was on h&r race spring so I'm wary of going for something to harsh
RE: E39 M Sport II suspension
B12 is more "Sport" suspension :wink: , not so soft as OEM Msport suspension . its not too hard as for E39 family saloon car but its slightly different ,more stiff
E39 M Sport II suspension
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Originally Posted by Valdelisbmw
B12 is more "Sport" suspension :wink: , not so soft as OEM Msport suspension . its not too hard as for E39 family saloon car but its slightly different ,more stiff
Thanks. Sounds like it's too firm for my old bones so
RE: E39 M Sport II suspension
I still hold on this option that its better to try once as to read 100 times :wink:
but I would like to get as close as possible to OEM on daily E39 ,maybe Boge or Sacks if they do for these cars ,they should do actually .otto parts do Boge I think ,but its not cheap