shocks and struts - BMW Forum

PR bimmer · 01-16-2008, 01:37 PM

It's about that time to change my shocks and struts in my 330ci 2001. I tried to get pricing on OEM parts but searching has proven to be quite difficult. I hear that there is after market equipment I can purchase. Anyone has any idea as to which are these and if they work on my 330ci production date is 7/01.

I found some Bilstein's for around 87.00 us for the shocks, however I don't know if they even work on my car.

any help is appreciated.

K_Man · 01-16-2008, 02:51 PM

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94BMW325i · 01-16-2008, 02:55 PM

do you want close to a stock ride?

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PR bimmer · 01-17-2008, 08:57 AM

Tried this site, i think i might have found them. a lot of the selections though are for 2001's up to 4/2001 and mine is a 7/2001. I have to call them and clarify that. It seems that something changed on the 330 and I don't know what it is. Also when I bought the car, the sticker said sports package, and according to my vin# I should not have that option.

PR bimmer · 01-17-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 94BMW325i

do you want close to a stock ride?

yes I would like to if not sportier

94BMW325i · 01-17-2008, 09:03 AM

I think that h&r sport springs with something like koni adjustables would be nice, or bilstein sports, I hear they ride a little harsher though, no idea how harsh though. my friend has the bilstein BTS kit, and I wouldnt call it harsh at all, handles great though.

PR bimmer · 01-24-2008, 09:39 AM

do you have anymore info on these bilstein sports or a shop you know is reliable?

thanks

PR bimmer · 01-26-2008, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 94BMW325i

I think that h&r sport springs with something like koni adjustables would be nice, or bilstein sports, I hear they ride a little harsher though, no idea how harsh though. my friend has the bilstein BTS kit, and I wouldnt call it harsh at all, handles great though.

got the bilstein sports. we'll see what's up with those. everyone says they are great.

thanks

coop12 · 01-28-2008, 10:34 AM

Sachs is the OEM for that car
KYB is good too though, KYB Gas shocks
Sachs are around 140 and kyb are around 60
KYB makes a good shock though, you can use them and be fine

Quote:

Originally Posted by PR bimmer

It's about that time to change my shocks and struts in my 330ci 2001. I tried to get pricing on OEM parts but searching has proven to be quite difficult. I hear that there is after market equipment I can purchase. Anyone has any idea as to which are these and if they work on my 330ci production date is 7/01.

I found some Bilstein's for around 87.00 us for the shocks, however I don't know if they even work on my car.

any help is appreciated.

PR bimmer · 01-30-2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coop12

Sachs is the OEM for that car
KYB is good too though, KYB Gas shocks
Sachs are around 140 and kyb are around 60
KYB makes a good shock though, you can use them and be fine

I went and ordered the bilsteins. I will install this weekend and see if they are as good as people brag about.

thanks

Onlya1 · 09-03-2009, 05:31 PM

How did the car ride and handle after installing the shocks?