E30 Zone

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

Bilstein B4's or B6's if you're feeling flush

My b8's are one of the best things Ive bought.

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.

Cheers fellas, anyone have a problem like sh55123 mentions above with the bilsteins?

boge turbo are good,i have them fitted.

capri_rob wrote:Bilstein B4's or B6's if you're feeling flush

+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?

I'd recommend Benidorm for a good shock, you should see the women

Anyone know where's the cheapest place to get the B4's?

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

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

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.

that sits spot on

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

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

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.

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.

Convertibles need softer suspension. B4's or Boge Turbo's are great and good value.

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.

Thanks for all the pointers fellas

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