New Shock absorbers

bimmerfrk · 07-20-2016, 07:56 AM

My car has around 45k on it and its a NYC / suburbs car and the shocks have been pounded and need a refresh i feel like.

Whats a reasonable replacement? I don't have EDC and my car is not lowered.

All I want to do is take the old struts off and replace them with something that rides a little better than the stock oem...

Any suggestions? Also looking to stay under 2k, is it possible?

thx in advanced

shimmy23 · 07-20-2016, 08:21 AM

bilsteins, koni try a search on those. I personally like bilsteins

pbonsalb · 07-20-2016, 08:24 AM

Bilstein B8 is good stock performance replacement strut and shock. I am using them. Not sure they ride softer than new stock, but they may ride better than worn stock.

bimmerfrk · 07-20-2016, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Bilstein B8 is good stock performance replacement strut and shock. I am using them. Not sure they ride softer than new stock, but they may ride better than worn stock.

What about the springs? Will a new stock spring work with the B8s?

pbonsalb · 07-20-2016, 11:00 AM

Yes stock or aftermarket. I am running H&R.

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