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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: gravyface on November 15, 2009, 06:01:16 PM

Title: OE shocks?
Post by: gravyface on November 15, 2009, 06:01:16 PM

What kind of shocks would you get from the BMW OE parts catalogue at the dealership today for our 318iS'?  I checked realoem, etc. but they didn't list suspension.  Boge?

Title: OE shocks?
Post by: carlos318is on November 16, 2009, 03:47:56 PM

I think they are sach they are the same as the E30 325

Title: OE shocks?
Post by: DesktopDave on November 16, 2009, 05:19:33 PM

I found some yellow M-Techs on an '87 325is that are Bilstein Sports.  No stickers, but unmistakeably Bilstein.

I'd ignore the OEM catalog and look for the Bilstein Sports or HDs specifically designed for our cars.  The valving is slightly different.