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DISCUSSION => Suspension => Topic started by: johnwoo on May 06, 2009, 02:41:42 AM

Title: shock mounts
Post by: johnwoo on May 06, 2009, 02:41:42 AM

hey guys going to install my bilsteins and vogtlands, wanted to do my rear shock mounts and possibly my front strut mounts.  
do you guys recommend going the aftermarket route for the rear shock mounts?  the akg or the turner ones?  the akg are pretty pricey at 100/pair just wondering if you guys think they are worth it.  also any suggestions on the strut mounts?  im installing ie camber plates wondering if specific mounts are needed.  thanks.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: monty23psk on May 06, 2009, 08:51:55 AM

People have used the e46 rear mounts as they are beefier and direct fit. When I replace mine, that is the way I will go.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: 1991318is on May 06, 2009, 04:44:05 PM

Bimmerworld has a set that is I think 35 plus shipping or so and their guaranteed for life. Pretty good considering the stock ones are 5 dollars less and are known to fail.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: johnwoo on May 06, 2009, 06:17:57 PM

what about the jt ones or the ie ones.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: 1991318is on May 06, 2009, 11:23:24 PM

jt? Sorry I'm not familiar w/ those initials...
The IE ones will work, just a lot more expensive and not needed. I almost bought the rogue ones, but am not gonna track the car, just a daily driver so don't need to spend ridiculous costs on the car.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: johnwoo on May 07, 2009, 02:02:02 PM

alright thanks for the input guys im gonna pick up some of the ones from bimmerworld

what about the front strut mounts?  recommend any?  have have ie camber plates for the front didn't know if i needed special ones.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: 1991318is on May 11, 2009, 02:29:35 AM

Quote from: johnwoo;71521

alright thanks for the input guys im gonna pick up some of the ones from bimmerworld

what about the front strut mounts?  recommend any?  have have ie camber plates for the front didn't know if i needed special ones.

I have the GC ones on order right now, so I'm gonna have to go w/ those for a camber plate. I've heard horror stories about the ireland's actually raising the front end on cars when they put them on because the camber plate is so large.

Title: shock mounts
Post by: ShinnickSP on May 12, 2009, 10:37:13 AM

You could also use the stock e30 cabrio rear mounts which are beefed up over the coupe/sedan e30.  P/N #33-52-1-132-104.