Shocks & Springs for E36 318i - need help deciding. Please help!!!!

[hyper_cool]

Hi guys, Thanks in advance for your opinions & advice. I'm looking at these deals in Ebay I want to know if they're expensive for my 318i 1994. Check the links: I'm deciding between the two. I'm not really sure about the drop but I don't like my exhaust/pipe line hitting the ground especially when there's a hump. Please help..... Also how are the prices......are these too expensive for it's price? Thanks.
Bilstein shocks: eBay Motors: BILSTEIN SHOCKS & SPRINGS BMW E36 318i 325i 92 - 98 (item 200161811283 end time Oct-20-07 20:53:14 PDT)

Monroe shocks: eBay Motors: MONROE SHOCKS STRUTS & SPRINGS BMW E36 318i 325i 92-98 (item 200160735831 end time Oct-17-07 21:02:46 PDT)

[SHAHAB323IS]

bilstein, and no that's pretty cheap, good luck

[hyper_cool]

Hey Shahab thanks for your advice. I still have one question hopefully you can answer this. When they refer 1.25 inch drop for springs do they refer for both Front & rear springs? I'm just a bit cautious, I kind of don't want to end up like my brother who's car is dropped low and the muffler/exhaust pipe is hitting humps or when the road is not even(hilly). Thanks again for the help!.

[dannyb]

Usually you have a different drop in front and in the back...

[Wonderboy]

^^ yeah it should specify front and rear ride heights. and i say go Bilstein

[d3ity]

As a side note, I recently got a kit from turner motorsport with H&R springs and Bilstien sport shocks. Feels REALLLY nice through the curves but the springs are a bit on the stiff side... a bit of a pain when you want that "smooth" ride down a road full of potholes. That said, the car feels NAILED to the road.

[dannyb]

We got potholes full of roads

[///M Power]

Bilstein

Look for H&R sport springs. Those are your best bt for a moderate drop. I'd avoid Eibach Pro-Kit as i've always been disappointed with their drops.

[d3ity]

///M Power, Those are exactly what I have. potholes hurt, and I do tend to bottom out here and there if i'm not careful... that said, 110mph on route 80's twisties are AWESOME.

[carboncopy]

I'm toying with the idea of Koni and Eibachs? Any idea of the ride quality? My current setup is Boge shocks with OMP springs.

[thekid]

Originally Posted by carboncopy

I'm toying with the idea of Koni and Eibachs? Any idea of the ride quality? My current setup is Boge shocks with OMP springs.

The konis are a good idea, especially adjustable (if you plan on tracking/auto-x). I would avoid Eibachs, since they have started manufacturing in America their quality has suffered. H&R would be a better choice for springs, unless you go with the custom Eibach springs... can't remember the website off the top of my head atm.