Grant 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2004 Hi All I am getting more and more people asking if I can bring back Bilstein Sport Shocks from the USA when I am over there in September. This is a bit unrealistic due to weight restrictions, import duty etc, so I propose the following: I will investigate the importing of them into NZ (rather than me physically bringing them back), and see what kind of deal I can organise (including duty, freight etc). Who would be interested? Prices here are around $1,100 for them, I will try to get these here for around $800. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2004 Why dont you fly to america more HUH? heheh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 7, 2004 Hopefully after September that won't be an issue. Getting anything shipped from the states should be a piece of cake. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 was looking on bavauto.com they have bilstein shocks on sale at the mo. set of four for sport shocks total is about $US370 works out to be $NZ584 no more 666 posts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 was looking on bavauto.com they have bilstein shocks on sale at the mo. set of four for sport shocks total is about $US370 works out to be $NZ584 no more 666 posts Yeah, I have emailed them, and shox.com as well.I will let you know the outcome. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted June 8, 2004 was looking on bavauto.com they have bilstein shocks on sale at the mo. set of four for sport shocks total is about $US370 works out to be $NZ584 no more 666 posts don't forget to add 150 USD for shipping Tim - thats why I didn't bring them over. Also be weary of the different size of shock mounts etc etc - I had the wrong size for my car - but since I got them from NZ I could just swap them. Also be weary of warantee claims. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homy.D.Clown 0 Report post Posted June 8, 2004 hmm sounds good..keep us in the loop if your gonna work on a deal id be keen to go in.. are you thinking of getting some other stuff brought in..me wants an exaust(and a few other bits n pieces)from the states..but cost too much to ship..if there was a container of something being organised...well homy could be VERY interested..VERY!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dnz 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 A bimmersport container? That just sounds crazy. You'd have to have everything forwarded to some shipping company or something, and even then thats gonna cost money coz america is so huge (youd have to make all the purchases in one state to minimise cost) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Yes, a container load may be a tad optimistic. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Speedye30 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Nice to see you guys are thinking big though :thumb: this might not be a stupid idea in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Q: What's so good about Bilstein shocks??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Q: What's so good about Bilstein shocks??? The fact that they are much better than the stock ones. Either the Bilstein Sports or the Koni Sports seem to be the way to go, especially if you are going to change the stock springs to stiffer ones.Decent shocks and stiffer springs will greatly enhance the handling of your Bimmer (but make the ride a bit firmer). Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 The fact that they are much better than the stock ones. Either the Bilstein Sports or the Koni Sports seem to be the way to go, especially if you are going to change the stock springs to stiffer ones. Decent shocks and stiffer springs will greatly enhance the handling of your Bimmer (but make the ride a bit firmer). So if I have Koni shocks I shouldn't need be envious of Bilstein shocks??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 The fact that they are much better than the stock ones. Either the Bilstein Sports or the Koni Sports seem to be the way to go, especially if you are going to change the stock springs to stiffer ones. Decent shocks and stiffer springs will greatly enhance the handling of your Bimmer (but make the ride a bit firmer). So if I have Koni shocks I shouldn't need be envious of Bilstein shocks??? Definately not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 Excellent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 So if I have Koni shocks I shouldn't need be envious of Bilstein shocks??? you need your konis taken from you by force koni pwn. are they yellows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 are they yellows?Yip, i've only just realised how they can be so easily adjusted from within the engine bay, doh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 carl....your a skank a filthy filthy skank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 carl....your a skank a filthy filthy skank Huh??? What brought that on??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 9, 2004 carl....your a skank a filthy filthy skank Huh??? What brought that on??? Oh, I see, it's the hairy green eyed monster... :pimp: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bumpstop325 0 Report post Posted June 9, 2004 no...........its the open armed man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homy.D.Clown 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2004 beware of smiling friends with meat cleavers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petone 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2004 I'm also keen on the shocks. How much different over standard do you reckon it will make, bearing in mind that I got lower and stiffer springs? Zwilling- who did you get your konis off? Can I ask how much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Zwilling Report post Posted June 20, 2004 Zwilling- who did you get your konis off? Can I ask how much?Hahaha, don't know if I should say this as Gus will call me a whore I got the konis and jamex springs off Glenn for a very smart price of $700 and they certainly are worth it, i've only had the stuff on for a week and already my car's been doing twice the suggested speed around some corners and if it weren't for some nasty understeer (inclemental weather) i'd be doing more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
