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mineralblue
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:04 am

Morning, I believe my one of my front shocks has gone on my cab, be interested in peoples views on best replacements. It's dropped 30 on eibachs for the record.
Cheers fellas
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:05 am

Bilstein B4's or B6's if you're feeling flush :wink:
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 7:14 am

My b8's are one of the best things Ive bought.
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:06 am

My cab is dropped 30 on eibachs too, amd i am on Boge turbos from GSF. Around £50 a corner, and no messing around with the different sized (and often missing) collar nuts that are bilstein specific.

Feels gorgeous on them.

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:17 am

Cheers fellas, anyone have a problem like sh55123 mentions above with the bilsteins?
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:28 am

boge turbo are good,i have them fitted.
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:37 am

capri_rob wrote:Bilstein B4's or B6's if you're feeling flush :wink:
+1 on the B4's I had B4's and eibachs on my E30 and it felt real nice.

I'm sure someone told me that B4's are a direct replacement for M-tech shocks?
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:45 am

I'd recommend Benidorm for a good shock, you should see the women :eek:
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:48 am

Anyone know where's the cheapest place to get the B4's?
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:50 am

popey7676 wrote:Anyone know where's the cheapest place to get the B4's?
I dont remember where i got mine from but your best bet is to take a look at various sites on the net thats what i did
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:52 am

I've heard the billie b8's are awsome, I've also been in a mates with those and h&r springs. It was excellent!

This is the next thing I do to my suspension when I can afford, I have g max gas 40mm at the mo. They are a good stop gap but can't wait for the billies :D
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:52 am

sh55123 wrote:My cab is dropped 30 on eibachs too, amd i am on Boge turbos from GSF. Around £50 a corner, and no messing around with the different sized (and often missing) collar nuts that are bilstein specific.

Feels gorgeous on them.

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that sits spot on :cool:
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:56 am

e30-dk wrote:I've heard the billie b8's are awsome, I've also been in a mates with those and h&r springs. It was excellent!

This is the next thing I do to my suspension when I can afford, I have g max gas 40mm at the mo. They are a good stop gap but can't wait for the billies :D

B8's handle really well but are quite stiff apparently so not the nicest ride in the world, B4's are a good all rounder not so stiff that they break your back and still handle well

Depends what you’re after really
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:39 pm

I went from awful gmax to b8's. The ride was about the same but the handling improved ten fold.
I also had b6's on my tech one with standard springs, the ride seemed normal. Not hard at all. Springs make a big difference as well.
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 12:39 pm

Well, before the saloon boys start, it's a cab so handling isn't the bee all and end all but It does get driven "sportingly" shall we say so the B4's or the Boge sound like my options. Thanks all, zone views always appreciated.
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:14 pm

Convertibles need softer suspension. B4's or Boge Turbo's are great and good value.
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Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:40 pm

Blitz wrote:Convertibles need softer suspension. B4's or Boge Turbo's are great and good value.
This!

B8's are to firm for a wobbly cabrio.
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk

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Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:15 pm

Thanks for all the pointers fellas
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Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:31 am

I have Eibachs and B4s on my chromie and find it hits the stops occasionally. I plan to change to B6s when funds allow.
www.shox.com were the cheapest I could find (including postage from US - depends on exchange rate).
Went B6s and Eibachs on my 2002 to avoid the risk of bump stoppage
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