Bilstein Shocks help please

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smunro90
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Post Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:14 am

Hi I'm about to replace my shocks and have chosen to get bilsteins but my problem is I can't find which ones to get. I am lowered on 35-40mm eibachs, so as far as I know I don't need shortened shocks? Which bilsteins are the standard length for example, B4 B6 B8? Thanks guys
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Post Sun Oct 21, 2012 9:19 am

Also where can I get new bump stops and top mounts from?
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Post Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:09 am

B4 Bilsteins, and use E46 cabriolet top mounts from BMW - identical in size and appearance to E30 ones, but of a much stronger construction.
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Post Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:47 am

Great thanks and its the 51mm I want isn't it? I haves 318is. I had heard of e46 top mounts but also wasn't sure thanks again though.
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Post Sun Oct 21, 2012 1:44 pm

iS had 51mm struts when it left the factory.
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Post Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:41 am

B4's are alright, but Boge Sachs 325i dampers are better - go for Super Touring and they're very good indeed.
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