I'm after replacing the shocks on the M3 and I was wondering which ones do I go for.
Ideally after something for a normal ride.
TIA.
M3 Shocks
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anothere21323i
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So far as I know, the original Boge dampers are NLA (both from BMW and Boge themselves), but somebody on here may know of a source.
I don't think Bilstein do a B4 for the M3 (which is roughly close to the original spec), which leaves you with the B6 - a great damper but pretty stiff for UK roads.
I don't think Bilstein do a B4 for the M3 (which is roughly close to the original spec), which leaves you with the B6 - a great damper but pretty stiff for UK roads.
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kieran325
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Where's the best place to look for the B6's ?
I'm running new oem springs which are 2 years old and I'm wanting a normal ride.
I'm running new oem springs which are 2 years old and I'm wanting a normal ride.
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kieran325
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Set of front and rears Bilstein B6 sport dampers -£550ish.
Is this good ? Venom Motorsport ?
Is this good ? Venom Motorsport ?
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bigbird76
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C3bmw is good for e30 m3 parts, Thats where i bought my B6 and H&R setup.
318is springs will also fit your car.
Leigh
318is springs will also fit your car.
Leigh
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E30 M3 shocks were not NLA from BMW last time i checked.
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DanThe
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B6 are fine for normal road driving, and its not like the S14 is a lightweight donkey either, matched with genuine springs I dont think you can go wrong TBH 
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sounds about right, last time I bought billies they were about 130 a corner,kieran325 wrote:Set of front and rears Bilstein B6 sport dampers -£550ish.
Is this good ? Venom Motorsport ?
B6's will be fine 8's are a little stiff, but then you are a fairly portly chap
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bigbird76 wrote:C3bmw is good for e30 m3 parts, Thats where i bought my B6 and H&R setup.
+1
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kieran325
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I'm going to have words with you Mr S!!e30topless wrote:sounds about right, last time I bought billies they were about 130 a corner,kieran325 wrote:Set of front and rears Bilstein B6 sport dampers -£550ish.
Is this good ? Venom Motorsport ?
B6's will be fine 8's are a little stiff, but then you are a fairly portly chap
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rich318i
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about 150 for fronts and 110 for rears. My mate works for euros and you cant get them any cheaper than that.. standard price no discounts on billies
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I asked for a price for 31322225397 in August this year and was told they're NLA - but then of course there may well be an alternative part number?bss325i wrote:E30 M3 shocks were not NLA from BMW last time i checked.
I guess it's all about asking the right questions!
