NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 13, 2019 Where to buy a set of front shocks for a 2008 130i M-sport? Msport suspension set up, don't mind going aftermarket if its better or cheaper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Just got a full set of bilstein touring shocks from FCP euro for like $200 a corner on the 330. Check p/n but likely - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-left-128i-135i-313-254 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-right-128i-135i-313-255 Edited May 14, 2019 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 23 hours ago, Jacko said: Just got a full set of bilstein touring shocks from FCP euro for like $200 a corner on the 330. Check p/n but likely - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-left-128i-135i-313-254 https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-strut-assembly-front-right-128i-135i-313-255 Looks like the part numbers are different, checked real oem and they came up with: Front left is 31316786023 Front Right is 31316786024 Found a couple of genuine bmw parts on fcp euro but $200US a corner Bilsteins website gave these two for front shocks with sports suspension on E81/E87 130i: Front Left https://www.bilstein-shop.com/bilstein-bmw-1-series-e81-e87-130i-b4-gas-shock-absorber-p-231455.html Front Right https://www.bilstein-shop.com/bilstein-bmw-1-series-e81-e87-130i-front-b4-gas-shock-absorbe-p-231453.html Searching their p/n found they're available at a few places and about $100NZ each plus shipping Are B4s suitable replacements for M-Sport suspension, these say they are but wonder if anyone has fitted them before? Do I need to order anything else? Edited May 15, 2019 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) E87 and E81s have different shocks up front, looks like E81s are shared with E82s in some specs (like the US 128i coupe) http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=31316782857 - The sachs p/n is the "old" p/n for the same shock you listed, and interchangable retrospectively with the 23/24 B4s come in both "Motorsport" valving and stock. Its very likely many of the shocks are all totally physically interchangeable from E8/9x but will have different valving. Edited May 15, 2019 by Jacko Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 42 minutes ago, Jacko said: E87 and E81s have different shocks up front, looks like E81s are shared with E82s in some specs (like the US 128i coupe) http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=31316782857 - The sachs p/n is the "old" p/n for the same shock you listed, and interchangable retrospectively with the 23/24 B4s come in both "Motorsport" valving and stock. Its very likely many of the shocks are all totally physically interchangeable from E8/9x but will have different valving. Sorry those linked Bilsteins are E81/E87 130i in the sports suspension spec which I assume is their jargon for M-sport suspension. They are dearer than the models for stock suspension. Ah ok, that makes sense. So they work out about the same cost then between the Sachs and the bilstein b4. Edit with Shipping B4s for sport suspension are under $300NZ, and the sachs are about $380 ok on amazon I can match the old part number to the B4 bilsteins, so they're correct for the E81! They've got them even cheaper hmmm Edited May 15, 2019 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 I've ordered a pair of bilstein B4s from demontweeks. Do I need any other parts for replacing shocks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Depends on who you ask. Personally i always do strut mounts, followed by bump stops and dust boots if perished, some times the lower spring pad if it looks deformed but i re-use everything else. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2158 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Bump stops and dust boots, they're always dead, lucky if the bumpstops last half the life of the shocks. Top hats while you're there (and they're always dead as well ) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 27, 2019 Guess I'll be hitting up fcp euro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 Ordered strut mounts, dust sleeves, bump stops and lower spring pads from fcp euro, its going on a car with 50k kms on it so other bits should be ok. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3343 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 How’d you find the freight charges? I was ordering last night and nothing heavy or large; freight costs to Wellington had trebled. I shipped to MyUS instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) It wasn't cheap, $50US for fedex international, but I've ordered smaller stuff from other US sites and paid about the same so figured it was ok. I paid $36US shipping for about 3/4 of the amount of parts a couple of months ago Edited May 28, 2019 by NZ_InFerno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3343 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 very reasonable! I was on $100US for less weight than shocks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 I paid $90nz from demontweeks for shipping on the shocks themselves. I think its volume that stings on the fcpeuro shipping costs, rather than weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1680 Report post Posted May 28, 2019 FCP with Fedex for 2x E39 front struts and 2x rear shocks was $100 USD, It was $60 USD if shipping them as pairs. I use Youshop when their charges get a bit excessive for smaller items and i dont mind waiting. They were going to charge for $50 USD to ship a front wheel bearing at a few little connectors and seals, Youshop was $50 NZD with the 5-9 day and $37 iirc for 7-14 day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
