BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 (edited) i have to fit some new front shocks to this 93 m3. for a wof left one was leaking and knocking right one was seized what experiences have people had can get genuine boge/sachs ones like whats in there now. or koni 87 series direct replacement type munroe reflex direct replacement type (have similer type in my wifes e36 328i wagon and they ride quite well) or upgraded bilstein b6 type (i think) car is just for resale or as my new runnabout to replace the 328i coupe , not looking at tracking (well dont think so at the moment) have the e28 for that sort of use. whats your thoughts . cheers brent ps. and no it doesn't have those silly lights fitted anymore Edited July 8, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 Koni or Bilstein if the budget allows, otherwise I'd just run with OEM. Never really been too keen on Monroes, they don't seem to last like factory / euro parts. Been meaning to ask how the M is coming along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 Koni or Bilstein if the budget allows, otherwise I'd just run with OEM. Never really been too keen on Monroes, they don't seem to last like factory / euro parts. Been meaning to ask how the M is coming along yea original ones have lasted 133k's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 What sort of money are you looking for it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 What sort of money are you looking for it? Now you're just being greedy! You've already got one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 What sort of money are you looking for it?what you have a yellow one now you want a purple one i have just brought a donar e36 coupe in black to nic all the panels from then repaint the rest of the car.. but make an offer if you like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 I just bought a complete set of Koni Srt.t shocks from shox.com for $650 which included shipping and gst. Ive been wanting to try them for awhile now as they are half the price of adjustables and im real impressed with them for the price, they're nice and firm( bit fimer than my oem boge sports) but still comfortable a ride. After using Koni's and Bilsteins on various cars Koni imo are superior and would probably would probably work out cheaper than most options at the moment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 607 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 what you have a yellow one now you want a purple one i have just brought a donar e36 coupe in black to nic all the panels from then repaint the rest of the car.. but make an offer if you like The thought of turning my touring into a m3 touring had crossed my mind...I'm surprised your not doing it with one of yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 I just bought a complete set of Koni Srt.t shocks from shox.com for $650 which included shipping and gst. Ive been wanting to try them for awhile now as they are half the price of adjustables and im real impressed with them for the price, they're nice and firm( bit fimer than my oem boge sports) but still comfortable a ride. After using Koni's and Bilsteins on various cars Koni imo are superior and would probably would probably work out cheaper than most options at the moment e34 shocks will be cheaper as the fronts are just inserts , where as the fronts on a e36 have all sorts of brackets and spring platforms etc welded to them.i can get the koni's for about $466 boges at $750 bilsteins at $820 munroe at $350 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 The thought of turning my touring into a m3 touring had crossed my mind... I'm surprised your not doing it with one of yours. dont think the wife would notice the extra driving the kids to school inanyway have my e34 544iT 6spd coming soon , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
///MPROVD 131 Report post Posted July 8, 2013 ive got those munro reflex and there pretty cheap and handle fine and they have the tabs for the m3 sway bar links to bolt too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 e34 shocks will be cheaper as the fronts are just inserts , where as the fronts on a e36 have all sorts of brackets and spring platforms etc welded to them. i can get the koni's for about $466 boges at $750 bilsteins at $820 munroe at $350 Yeah no doubt but was more aimed at how cheap they are atm compared to others as you have listed above. If koni's are $466 then seems the obvious choice ibboostn: Munroes probably handle fine compared to worn shocks but its well known they are inferior Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted July 9, 2013 e34 shocks will be cheaper as the fronts are just inserts , where as the fronts on a e36 have all sorts of brackets and spring platforms etc welded to them. i can get the koni's for about $466 boges at $750 bilsteins at $820 munroe at $350 If you are feeling handy, you can convert your blown struts to take inserts. Plenty of "how to's" on the interweb. If you are keeping it, it may be worth while, as you can get a better insert shock for the same $$ as a replacement strut... food for thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blonky 2 Report post Posted July 10, 2013 Bilstein B8s in my E36 were $365ea from Adens Tyres, bumpy for an everyday car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
